Rewards & prize money

Our awards recognize innovative ideas and encourage participants to take the next step toward founding a startup. In two categories, we present attractive cash prizes sponsored by strong partners from the region.

Category I – Students & Trainees

Category II – Researchers, Graduates, Employees & External Applicants

1st Prize – 1.000 €

Sponsored by Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern mbH (MBG MV)

2nd Prize – 500 €

Sponsored by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Rostock

3rd Prize – 250 €

Sponsored by K&K – mystery shopping and more GmbH

1st Prize – 2.000 €

Sponsored by Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern mbH (MBG MV)

2nd Prize – 1.000 €

Sponsored by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Rostock

3rd Prize – 500 €

Sponsored by OstseeSparkasse Rostock / ROKA1825 GmbH

A heartfelt thank you to our partners, whose support strengthens innovation and entrepreneurship in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

💡 Ideas Competition 2026

💡 Ideas Competition 2026

Got an idea? Share it!

Outline Guide for Idea Sketch

The compact template for a strong idea sketch – free to download.
🎓 Workshops

🎓 Workshops

Learn. Experiment. Start your business.
🚀 *INnovateHRO

🚀 *INnovateHRO

For women who want to start their own business.

The ideas competitions are funded under the ESF Plus Program 2021–2027 of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with resources from the European Social Fund Plus of the European Union.