Set course for a start-up: SEGEL SETZEN! is the annual business plan competition of the NORD°OST° science region, organised by our cross-university start-up agency Stapellauf NORD°OST°. Individual founders and start-up teams, consisting of students, doctoral students, researchers or employees of universities or non-university research institutions in Mecklenburg-Western PomeraniaThe business plan competition gives young entrepreneurs the chance to submit their business concepts. The focus is on a meaningful presentation of the financial, technical and organisational implementation of a business concept. The submitted business plans are scrutinised and evaluated by experienced practitioners. All participants benefit from expert feedback, workshops and contacts with network partners right from the start.
Teilnehmen und Durchstarten 2025
Enter the competition for the most innovative founders from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with your business concept! Develop your business idea for a successful market entry with expert support and lay the foundation for your company financing. Take your chance to win prizes worth up to 20.000 € and participate in our start-up network with your application!
Dates and deadlines
ab 01.07.2025: Die Voranmeldung zum Wettbewerb ist geöffnet: hier geht es zum Download registration form.
ab 01.09.2025: Die Qualifizierungsphase beginnt: hier geht es bald zu den Seminaren.
bis 28.10.2025: Abgabe der vollständigen Unterlagen und Detaildarstellung des Businessplanes: Hier geht es bald zur Vorlage des Businessplans als Download.
am 17.11.2025: Prämierungsveranstaltung im Pommerschen Landesmuseum: hier geht es bald zur Anmeldung.
Prices
Participation is free of charge and attractive prize money awaits the winners:
1st prize: 10.000 €
2nd prize: 5.000 €
3rd prize: 2.000 €
The University of Greifswald is also donating a special prize of 3.000 € (awarded exclusively to participants from Greifswald's scientific institutions).
Sponsors
The business plan competition is a success story, also thanks to our sponsors, partners and media partners. Without their support, it would not be possible to organise the competition. Through their participation, they help to activate the creative and innovative potential in the NORD°OST° region and strengthen the start-up culture. Thank you very much.
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