Prototype Fund (Germany)
Review when idea, pre-seed teams in open source, civic tech, developer tools match europe, germany eligibility for non-dilutive funding or grant support.
Terms
Up to EUR 47,500 for individual developers or up to EUR 95,000 for teams over 6 months; optional Second Stage adds up to EUR 31,667 (individual) or EUR 63,333 (team) over 4 months
0% (non-dilutive grant)
Coaching plus network access
Founder fit
Developers, designers, and other open-source builders resident in Germany.
Open-source software projects; both individuals and small teams eligible.
Germany residency required.
Written application plus project plan.
Verification note
Class 03 dates confirmed on both the homepage and application page: October 1 to November 30, 2026. Selection phase December 2026 to February 2027. Funding starts June 1, 2027. Organizer noted as now funded by Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (formerly BMBF). Focus areas: data security and software infrastructure. Teams must form a German GbR. EU-resident team members eligible if GbR is Germany-based.
Source quality: official Prototype Fund homepage and application page confirmed. Status confidence: high.