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Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW)

The Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW) is Germany's largest regional initiative supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups in developing viable business concepts. Established in 1995, BPW offers a wide range of free services, including seminars, workshops, individual consultations, and networking events, to guide participants from the initial idea to a fully-fledged business plan. The competition is a collaborative effort organized by the Investment Bank Berlin (IBB), the Investment Bank of the State of Brandenburg (ILB), and the Association of Business Associations in Berlin and Brandenburg (UVB). It is jointly supported by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises of the State of Berlin and the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour, and Energy of the State of Brandenburg, with co-financing from the European Social Fund (ESF).

Expected Outcome

  • The primary objectives of BPW are to:

    • Foster Entrepreneurship: Encourage the establishment of new businesses in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
    • Enhance Business Viability: Provide participants with the knowledge and resources to develop sustainable and competitive business models.
    • Promote Economic Growth: Contribute to regional economic development through job creation and innovation.
    • Facilitate Networking: Connect entrepreneurs with industry experts, investors, and institutions to support business growth.

    Since its inception, BPW has supported over 2,000 companies, leading to the creation of more than 16,000 jobs in the region.

Scope

BPW is open to individuals and teams with innovative business ideas intended for implementation in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The competition welcomes concepts across all industries and sectors, including technology, services, manufacturing, and creative industries. Both prospective founders and existing companies (established within the last 12 months) are eligible to participate. Additionally, businesses planning to develop new business fields or undergoing succession are encouraged to join. Participants can choose between developing a traditional business plan (BPW Plan) or utilizing the Business Model Canvas approach (BPW Canvas). The competition is structured into three phases, each focusing on different aspects of business development:

  • Phase 1: Product/Service and Founding Team
  • Phase 2: Market Analysis and Marketing
  • Phase 3: Company Organization and Financial Planning/Financing

In each phase, participants submit their business concepts for evaluation, receive feedback from expert jurors, and have the opportunity to win prize money.

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