Applications for START Berlin Batch #11 open on 5 October 2026 and close on 26 October 2026 at 23:59 (Berlin time). Tell us what motivates you to join and how you would like to contribute.
Onboarding Day: 15 November 2026.
START Hut Weekend: 11–13 December 2026.
It’s not easy to break into the startup bubble, so we build the bridge.
We’re a diverse, international community that connects the city’s most driven students with founders, VCs and operators. As part of the global START Network, our members tap into international peers, events and opportunities while building deep roots in Berlin’s ecosystem.
• Active community of like-minded students and alumni
• Opportunities to have a great impact through START Berlin
• Organise large-scale events, workshops, collaborate with startups & more
• Exposure to international programs and chapters across START Network
START began in 1996 at the University of St. Gallen. Today, the START Network connects student communities across Europe and Latin America through 22 chapters. Members can meet peers across the network and take part in programmes such as START Summit, START Hack and START Fellowship. START Summit brings students together with founders and investors in St. Gallen.
*START Berlin is an equal-opportunity community. For people living with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or neurodiversity, adjustments and support can make a decisive difference in the application process. If you need any specific accommodations (tools, time, etc.) and feel comfortable disclosing this, please let us know at recruiting@start-berlin.com.
