We are ICKE Consult.

Inspired by purpose.

Strangely enough, we don’t like the term “consulting”, but we believe in purpose and we work hard to get you where you want to be.

Berlin, but no bullshit.

In many events, 80% of effects come from 20% of the causes. We have our strengths but also some weaknesses. We will keep it real, no matter what.

We love fun(d)raising.

We believe in sharing our experiences, but also our failures. We never stop learning and therefore we grow, just like you.

ABOUT US

As accredited coaches in the KfW startup programme and the BAFA consulting programme, we help (social) startups, NGOs and SMEs grow, develop and succeed. As certified EU-fundraisers, project managers, design thinkers and entrepreneurs, we totally understand the struggles but also the opportunities.

With more than 18 combined years of experience in consulting, strategic thinking, social design, business development, grant writing, capacity building and more, we are confident to be of help. We also welcome the opportunity to work on something totally new. Contact us today and find out what we can do for you!

Design Thinking

85%

Business Modelling

75%

Grant Writing

80%

Our Team

An Eastern Berliner and an Arab Badenser walk into a bar…

Louna Sbou

Startup Coach & EU Fundraiser

Former corporate slave at a multinational conglomerate. Serial entrepreneur with a global network of doers. A detail-oriented vegan and a mastermind. read more!

Nina Martin

Social Designer & EU Fundraiser

A globetrotter with a passion for equality and gender empowerment. New Media guru with a special love for the Arab world. A great strategizer and excellent design thinker. read more!

Heidi

Feel-Good Manager

From the streets of Beirut to our office in Berlin, Heidi is a giver with a great understanding of stress management. She is an experienced motivator with a special love for cheese. read more!

"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."

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Services

EU Fundraising

EU funding is a mighty jungle full of opportunities. We offer support for (social) startups and SMEs, specifically in terms of consulting/mentoring, evaluation, proposal writing and workshops. Read more!

Startup Consulting

Whether you have a business idea or a running startup, we validate and challenge your product, your market, your target group and readiness for growth. We offer business planning to strategy validation, fundraising and more. Read more!

Impact Modelling

Whether you are a social startup, an NGO or have an impact-oriented hybrid business model - you will need to be able to measure your achievements in more than mere KPI’s. We can help you set up and observe the right indicators, measurements and interdependencies. Read more!

Design Research

Especially in the public entrepreneurship and international development fields, design research is crucial when creating products, systems and services that are tailored to human needs. Find out how this practice can contribute to the success of your NGO, social or for-profit startup. Read more!

Workshops

We offer workshops with a focus on EU-Funding (e.g. H2020's SME Instrument, ESF, EYE, etc.), Design Thinking, Impact Modelling, Startup bootstrapping as well as women empowerment, grassroots project development and other relevant subjects for our clients. Check our blog!