The document summarizes the preliminary results of the ePlus project which provides various services to support startups. It reports that 405 startups had the chance to present to investors through events and programs. A total of 592 startups were surveyed with over 150,000 social media impressions generated. Success stories include startups receiving large orders or selection for partial funding from regional German government programs after participating in the Nitro acceleration program with micro-grants. The ePlus project will continue offering services like Nitro training, micro-grants, mentoring, and talent matching events through June 2017.