AiDiA START

Building Beyond Borders. Start Your Business in Germany.

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The AiDiA START Incubator is a 6-week digital entrepreneurship program for first and second generation migrants from the African diaspora in Germany. It supports aspiring founders and early-stage entrepreneurs with essential business knowledge, community access, and personalized support. Participants join interactive weekly sessions, build practical skills, and connect with peers, coaches, and ecosystem partners.

Sounds like You?

  • First & second generation migrant
  • Unfamiliar with German bureaucracy
  • Clear interest in entrepreneurship (idea- or early-stage)
  • No prior business education required
  • Sessions in English, inclusive & interactive

Our Program

  • Start Date: 21 October 2025
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Participants: 15–20
  • Format: 2x live online sessions/week (Tue & Thu, 18:00 CET)
  • Length per session: 75–105 minutes (incl. practical exercises)
  • Platform: AiDiA START online platform (materials, tools & networking)

Program Structure

01

Core Modules (Weeks 1–6)

  • Entrepreneurship Basics
  • International Entrepreneurship & Founding in Germany

02

Certification

  • Module Certificate: Attend 4/6 sessions in a module

or

  • Full Program Certificate: Attend 9/12 sessions overall

03

Key Features

  • Diaspora-centered, low-barrier & practice-driven
  • Led by experienced coaches with migrant & diaspora backgrounds
  • Weekly reflections, practical tasks & optional coaching
  • Follow-up opportunities:
    • Access to crowdfunding campaign
    • Consulting support
    • AiDiA Community Events & Alumni Network
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