# AI NATION

> AI NATION is a publicly supported German platform for early-stage AI ventures, combining the networks of K.I.E.Z. in Berlin and AI+MUNICH. It offers pre-incorporation founder scholarships, a six-month accelerator, coaching and connections to research, industry and investors.

- **Headquarters:** Berlin, Germany
- **Products:** AI NATION GRANT, AI NATION ACCELERATOR, AI NATION partner network, AI NATION Podcast
- **Notable:** Reports 250+ supported AI startups across its programme network., Reports €340M+ raised by its startups, not funding raised by AI NATION itself., Reports 1,700+ jobs created by founders.

## Products & services

- **AI NATION GRANT** — Six-month pre-incorporation programme with up to €45,000 in founder scholarships per team, coaching and network access; current published terms include full-time and part-time stipends.
- **AI NATION ACCELERATOR** — Six-month support for incorporated German AI ventures with traction, including up to €10,000 in non-dilutive funding, product and market support and investor introductions.
- **AI NATION partner network** — Connects founders, research institutions, corporate partners, hubs and mentors for pilots, expertise and collaboration.
- **AI NATION Podcast** — Founder, investor and industry interviews distributed on YouTube and Spotify; launch announced for April 2, 2025.

## Achievements

- Reports 250+ supported AI startups across its programme network.
- Reports €340M+ raised by its startups, not funding raised by AI NATION itself.
- Reports 1,700+ jobs created by founders.
- Reports 80% of its startups remain active after three years.
- Combined Berlin and Munich programme networks into a national support platform.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Published Fall 2026 programme schedule lists October 1 start and October 6-8 welcome week; the programme pages advertise the next call for Q1 2027.
- **2026-01** — Munich Startup reported a new GRANT and ACCELERATOR application round with a February 1 deadline.
- **2025-11** — Berlin Demo Day marked the transition from the K.I.E.Z. brand to AI NATION.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ai-nation.de/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-nation-de/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-nation-podcast

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Last updated: 2026-10-08