CBS Digital Transformation Innovation Grant
Venture seed grant funded by the CBS Entrepreneurship Hub supporting student founders creating digital AI and fintech startups.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Good academic standing in a CBS degree program
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 10-slide startup pitch deck detailing business model, addressable market, and technical viability
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty mentor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €5,000 prototype stipend, dedicated co-working space in Cologne, and mentor matching
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Free to enrolled students
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official CBS International Business School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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