For founders
No matter where you are right now.
There are four ways in, and no matter which one you take, each of them is right.
In 20 seconds
Is this for me?
Yes, if your own story or your family's story is connected to migration and you want to start a business in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. You do not need an idea, a qualification or perfect German.
What does it cost?
Nothing, because taking part is free of charge.
There is no contribution, no fee and no hidden costs, and that applies to every part of the programme. It is paid for with funds from the European Social Fund Plus and the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, so that access is not a question of money.
In what language?
We speak German and English, and there is a page in plain German. If your language is not among them, get in touch anyway, and we will find a way together.
I have an idea
You already know what you want to do. In the Assessment we look together at what your idea needs, for example market access, a legal form, financing or a team. After that you go through Ideation and Business Development, with offers that already exist in MV and with modules of our own where there are none.
I have already started a business
Perhaps you have already started your business, are about to, or want to grow your side business. Then the Mentoring and the Finale will be of most interest to you, that is, a tandem with an experienced businesswoman and an investor-ready pitch deck.
I am looking for knowledge and a network
You do not need a whole programme, just a workshop, some advice or people who are doing the same thing. The support finder sorts what is available in MV by founding stage, location and language.
Go to the support finder →I don't know yet whether starting a business is for me
That is a good place to start.
Many people who run a business today started exactly here. You can come to an info evening without deciding anything, you can call and ask questions without having a plan, and you can also leave again if it is not for you.
Women Who Build MV · Tekoha, Schwerin
Just do it. Trust yourself more and get started.
What it costs
Taking part costs you nothing.
There is no contribution, no fee and no hidden costs, and that applies to every part of the programme.
Residence and starting a business
Two terms make the difference
Employment (Beschäftigung) means that you work for someone as an employee, while economic activity (Erwerbstätigkeit) is the broader term and expressly includes self-employment (§ 2 Abs. 2 AufenthG). Where a law only allows “employment” (Beschäftigung), starting a business is not covered by it.
How it fits into your everyday life
Whether it is care work, a job or a language course: the programme is designed to fit alongside it.
In person, online or hybrid
You do not have to travel across the state for every session.
Fixed and flexible dates
Most sessions take place at the weekend, and apart from the Pre-School almost everything is hybrid, so you can also join online. We do not, however, offer childcare.
Your language
The programme runs in German and English, and in the team we also speak a little Español. For other languages, we find a way with the help of language mediation.
The next step is a conversation.
Call us, send a message or come to an info evening, because you do not need to apply just to ask a question.
