Make your own idea a market success? That’s what thousands of creative, entrepreneurial and experienced restaurateurs dream of every year. Gastro Gründerpreis helps every winning start-up get off to a flying start with 5,000 euros of initial funding, as well as useful equipment and consulting services – including a 1,000-euro voucher for a Melitta coffee system.

For the first time, the jury this year will nominate the “Best in Class” from all entries in the categories Café, Bar, Restaurant, Club or Food Truck. The three nominees per category will only find out who has made it onto the podium on the evening of the award ceremony. Business ideas which are deemed particularly sustainable, have the chance of winning a special Social Award. The award ceremony will be held during the Berlin Food Week in the fall.