​You’ve got a side project you believe in. Maybe it’s a weekend hustle, a late-night passion, or a concept you keep sketching out in your notebook.

​But turning that idea into a real business? With actual funding? That part can feel overwhelming and out of reach.

​That’s exactly what this workshop is for. No pressure, no startup fluff — just a clear info session with actionable guidance and hands-on activities to help you explore how Berlin-based public grants can help bring your side project to life.

​Who it this workshop for:

• ​You’ve been working on a project and want to take the next step.

• ​You’ve heard about grants but have no clue where to start.

• ​You’ve dabbled in applications and got stuck in the paperwork.

• ​You’re motivated to turn your idea into impact — with some financial support.

• ​You may not have a formed idea yet, but would like to explore funding options.

​What you walk away with:

​✔ A clear overview of Berlin’s most relevant funding programs: EXIST, EXIST Women and the Berlin Startup Scholarship.

​✔ An understanding of which grant fit your situation, idea and goals.

​✔ Tips and insights on how to position your project for funding success.

​✔ Hands-on practice in shaping key parts of your application in a convincing way.

​✔ A chance to connect with others walking a similar path — from side project dreamers to future founders.

​✔ Your next steps: clear, doable and realistic.

​Ready to take your idea seriously?

​Join us to take the first steps!

​About the Host:

​Anna Steele is the founder of Applitracker, a digital solution for job seekers. After turning her own side project into a funded startup through the EXIST Women and Berlin Startup Scholarship programmes, she’s excited to share her journey. Drawing from personal experience, Anna offers practical strategies, honest reflections, and useful takeaways for anyone navigating the early stages of public grant applications.

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​About our community:

​Employed.world

​We support UX community in Berlin/Germany by connecting them with emphatic mentors, job coaches and professionals working currently or in the past worked for companies in Berlin and contributed to the hiring process, by also connecting you with current hiring managers so you can get the opportunity to seek guidance and feedback based on the challenges that you are personally facing. We spoke with job seekers and found out that many are lacking transparent feedback on their profile, job applications, some may need guidance to understand their superpower and so they can stand out from other 100s of applicants or some might feel there are too few job opportunities in the market that they are looking for, then what is the strategy to find or even create roles for you?

​Photos at the event:

​There will be pictures taken at the event. If you have any concerns or don't wish to be photographed then please Yashvir know (yashvir@employed.world).