NOISE* EXIST-Women is looking for ten projects from entrepreneurial-minded women* / FLINTA at the Film University (students, academic staff, alumni, and our partners) for 2027!

This empowerment program includes:

• A whole year of community events and individual support for women* / FLINTA entrepreneurial talents at the Film University (open to all creative FLINTA)
• A three-month scholarship (1,000 - 3,000 euros per month) for ten FLINTA scholars
• 2,000 euros for materials and additional mentoring
• Free consultations with experts, coaches, and mentors
• Access to co-working space
• Community events for sharing ideas and skills and connecting with other female founders

Each scholar can choose which three months they want to receive the scholarship. Even if you do not qualify for the scholarship, you can still become part of the community and access our regular community events.

The amount of the individual scholarship depends on the status of the respective founder:

• Students who have completed at least half of their coursework: 1,000 euros per month.
• Women* with completed vocational training: 2,000 euros per month.
• Graduates with a university degree: 2,500 euros per month.
• PhD graduates: 3,000 euros per month.

For women with dependent children, a child allowance of 150 euros per child per month is granted.

How can I apply?

The program is open to all students* / FLINTA and staff, alumni, and partners of the Film University. Whether you already have a concrete business idea or are currently developing one, this program could be for you.

Applications for the scholarship will open in December 2026. The application deadline will be in February 2027.

Please read the instructions below, fill out the form and upload the required application document as PDF herefollowing this guiding template. Make sure to include your name in the filename of the document!

If you have a project or a project idea that you would like to develop, please register here for the community events and submit the following by the deadline:

• FormPlease fill out the questionnaire to give us a short impression about essential criteria (including the offering, customers, and (entrepreneurial) goals). It should also include a written confirmation that the funding conditions are met, regular participation in the Film University and project sponsor events will occur, and the goal of founding is being pursued.
• Project-PDF-Upload via Owncloud(Template) including:
  • Motivation Letter: What motivates you? Who inspires you? What ressources do you bring to the table? How do you want to develop further? What are your wishes for mentoring? (max. 500 words)
  • Portfolio of Previous Work (1-2 pages)
  • Presentation/Pitch of the Idea (max 10 pages)
  • My contribution for Skillsharing (max. 500 words)

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Wenn ihr noch kein Projekt habt, registriert euch bitte hier für die Community-Events und reicht Folgendes ein:

• Motivationsschreiben: Was motiviert dich? Wer inspiriert dich? Was kannst du beitragen? Wie möchtest du dich weiterentwickeln? Welches Ziel würdest du im Rahmen des Programms anstreben, wenn du das Stipendium bekämt? Welche Erwartungen hast du an das Mentoring? Hast du schon jemanden im Visier? (maximal 500 Wörter)
•  Antragstellerbeschreibung mit einen Mind-Map im Anhang
• Portfolio bisheriger Projekte/Arbeit
• Schriftliche Bestätigung der Teilnahmeberechtigung

• Regular attendance at NOISE* EXIST Women events organized by the Film University and the project sponsor.
• 50% of coursework must have been completed by the start of the scholarship.
• No income or a maximum of 20 hours per week during the scholarship period (3 months).
• Simultaneous funding through a scholarship and the start-up grant from the Employment Agency is not possible.
• No previous participation in EXIST start-up scholarships, Berlin start-up scholarships, or similar support programs for start-ups.
• No previous establishment of a limited liability company (GmbH) at the time of application.
• For more infromation check the FAQs at www.exist.de