Startup grants and accelerators for the Early Traction stage

Australia and New Zealand's leading mentor-led accelerator — a 12-14 week program with A$120,000 investment (at an A$1.5M post-money valuation for first-time raisers) and access to a 4,000+ founder and investor network across ANZ.

a16z Speedrun is an accelerator-style investment program that provides up to $1M in funding to startups, with a focus on the games industry. Founders get access to an operator team offering support across talent, recruiting, go-to-market, marketing, HR, legal, and visa assistance, plus a community of 600+ founders for introductions and feedback. Since 2023, the program has deployed more than $180M across over 200 startups.

The most prominent startup accelerator in the world. Runs quarterly batches offering funding, mentorship, and access to a vast alumni network across virtually every industry.

Missouri's flagship state-sponsored venture capital initiative - direct investments (equity or convertible debt) into promising early-stage, high-growth Missouri startups, leveraging state and federal funding to accelerate private investment.

EIC Accelerator provides funding and support to startups and SMEs developing high-risk, game-changing innovations (TRL 6-8) with potential to create or disrupt markets. It offers a blended finance package combining grants and equity investments, plus business acceleration services like coaching, mentoring, and access to networks and global partners.

Sydney-based deep tech incubator with 25 years of track record - alumni have collectively raised over $280 million. Offers Deep Tech Programs at no cost or reduced rates through partner-funded support, plus the annual Tech23 startup showcase.

The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator connects large corporations with startups and innovative SMEs across Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. It supports corporate-startup partnerships up to an investment-ready stage. Startups receive free, tailored acceleration services, including proof-of-concept, business case definition and access to investment opportunities.

Abu Dhabi global tech ecosystem offering grants, investment access and relocation support for startups, with dedicated AI and ClimateTech program tracks.

Z Fellows is a one-week programme that brings technical builders together with founders of billion-dollar companies. Participants are mentored by these founders, and the programme continues to help them for the life of their company. Participants can join without money, or receive a $10,000 investment at a $1B valuation cap that converts into stock at the next priced round.

Karmen is a fintech offering short-term business loans of 1 to 24 months and factoring of B2B customer invoices. Companies apply online and can receive a financing offer within 48 hours. The page describes the service as aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.

Global, virtual-first fellowship backing early-stage founders, run by a group of unicorn entrepreneurs. Two tracks: Ideation for founders without revenue traction, Traction for founders already generating revenue, users, pilots or patents. Roughly 35-40 startups accepted a year.

Vertical fintech accelerator matching startups with banks, payment networks and corporate partners for pilots, funding access and market entry support.

Snowflake for Startups helps startups build, grow and scale on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud. Eligible startups get free Snowflake usage, technical expertise, go-to-market guidance and access to a global network of investors, partners and customers. Through the Startup Challenge, startups can apply for a chance to receive up to $1 million in investments from Snowflake and mentorship from NYSE-listed company leaders.

Wayflyer is a financing partner for fast-growing businesses in e-commerce, retail, software and services. It offers funding from €5.000 to €20 Mio. € that is repaid as fixed instalments or as a percentage of revenue, with no equity given up and no personal guarantees. The page says there are no restrictions on how the funds can be used.

20-week accelerator offering a $40,000 equity-free grant plus a $20,000 SAFE investment ($60,000 total) to international startups willing to scale from Puerto Rico, with structured mentoring and investor access.

Tokyo-backed seed investor with offices in Nairobi and Lagos, writing $50,000-$150,000 checks into early-stage African startups, with a track record across Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Morocco, and Cameroon.

Europe's leading B2B accelerator (Estonia-based), running programs across the Baltics, Southern Europe, Turkiye, Ukraine and parts of Africa - around EUR 50,000 upfront for a negotiated 3-6% equity stake.

State grants up to $75,000 (covering up to 75% of costs) for Illinois small businesses running R&D projects in partnership with an Illinois university or research institution.

AWS Activate provides startups with promotional cloud credits, ranging from up to $5,000 for self-funded founders to up to $200,000 for pre-Series B startups backed by an Activate Provider (accelerator, angel investor, or VC firm). Invite-only additional credits beyond $200,000 are available for AI startups ready to scale post Activate Portfolio.

Elemental Impact is a nonprofit investor that provides catalytic capital plus wrap-around support—project expertise, local partnerships, and investor mobilization—to entrepreneurs building first-of-a-kind and early commercial climate technologies across energy, industry, food and agriculture, nature, water, and transportation. It also recently launched a Data Center Innovation Initiative with Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft to accelerate sustainable infrastructure technologies.

Edge is a bespoke three-month company-building program for select pre-idea, pre-seed and seed founders, with fully flexible financing. It gives access to Greylock's resources, AI Researchers in Residence, hiring and customer services, plus $500K+ in credits with AWS, Google, Microsoft and more. Greylock does not require Edge companies to take its capital, and funding ranges from a priced seed round to an uncapped SAFE note, or no capital at all.

Non-dilutive, reimbursable matching grant for Kentucky companies that have already won a federal SBIR or STTR award - up to $100,000 for a Phase I project, up to $150,000 for Phase II, helping bridge the gap to commercialization.

Co-invests up to $150,000 alongside industry partners in research projects with University of Central Florida or University of South Florida faculty, for companies in the 23-county Corridor region.

The Google for Startups Cloud Program provides tiered Google Cloud credits and support based on startup stage: $2,000 for pre-funded founders building an MVP, up to $200,000 (or $350,000 for AI-first startups) for Seed to Series A companies, and customized cloud solutions and support for Series B+ startups scaling their business. It also gives access to Google's AI stack including Gemini models, TPUs/GPUs, BigQuery, security tools, and Google Workspace.

Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) describes itself as NYC's leading tech accelerator, with 400+ startups and $2.5B+ raised by its companies. The page says it offers access to a network of 500+ mentors, including serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and investors. It lists a $150K/6% Post-Money SAFE investment alongside its W'27 and S'27 cohorts.

World One is a three-month residency for a small cohort of solo builders who want to build in public and rapidly ship frontier products powered by World ID. Up to five builders are accepted for the first cohort, with office space and financial support included. Residents get full creative freedom, with no deliverables and no assigned roadmap.

The Together AI Startup Accelerator is a targeted, selection-based programme for startups building on Together AI's platform. It provides free platform credits for serverless inference, dedicated endpoints, fine-tuning and instant clusters, plus free forward-deployed engineering time. Startups also get exclusive AI engineering content, joint go-to-market amplification, community events and access to Together AI's VC network.

Silicon Valley's flagship accelerator for enterprise, B2B and deep-tech startups - a six-month seed-stage program with an optional $25,000 stipend in exchange for a negotiable single-digit equity stake (commonly ~5%).

Concierge-style 12-week equity accelerator (separate from the free gBETA track) - $100,000 investment via SAFE for 7.5% equity, only 5-6 companies per cohort, with curated introductions to mentors, corporates and investors. Runs cohorts in multiple US cities/states.

Austin-based accelerator and VC firm, the most active investor in Texas for over a decade - unusually founder-friendly terms at just 1% equity for up to $100,000 in investment, plus mentorship, coworking and the largest investor network in Texas.

State-backed venture capital program (part of Nevada's SSBCI allocation) targeting Nevada-based startups and high-growth tech companies raising seed, Series A or Series B rounds.

Part of Iowa's Innovation Continuum - up to $175,000 to help Iowa companies (fewer than 500 employees) bring market-ready, innovative technologies or products to commercialization in advanced manufacturing, biosciences or information technology. Requires matching funds.

Non-dilutive grants for South Carolina tech startups: a Startup Grant (up to $25,000) for early-stage companies reaching commercialization, and an Acceleration Grant (up to $50,000) for more established early-stage companies. Part of the broader SC Launch program, which can combine grants, loans and investment up to $775,000.

Innovate UK's Innovation Funding Service lists multiple ongoing and upcoming competitions offering grants to UK-registered businesses and other organisations for R&D and innovation projects across sectors such as AI, batteries, energy, health, and more. Each competition has its own eligibility criteria, funding amount, and deadline, with awards ranging from tens of thousands to tens of millions of pounds.

The worlds largest startup campus in Paris. The Fighters Program offers free desk space and support to founders who did not start from a privileged background, alongside 30+ specialized in-house programs.

Microsoft for Startups offers founders access to cutting-edge AI models, developer tools, and up to $150,000 in Azure credits. It also provides technical guidance, free access to best-in-class tools, and connections to Microsoft's global customer network to help startups build, scale, and sell their products.

Non-dilutive grants for Maine startups along the full innovation continuum - typically $10,000-$30,000 for first-time applicants, with cumulative funding reaching up to $100,000 per company as the business progresses. No application deadlines - apply any time.

Levenue is a European revenue-based financing platform that provides non-dilutive funding to businesses with recurring revenue. Businesses can access upfront capital by leveraging a portion of their future revenue, receiving up to 35% of future ARR upfront. The funding is repaid through fixed monthly instalments over 12 months.

HubSpot for Startups offers eligible startups discounted access to HubSpot's CRM and marketing/sales/service software platform, with up to 90% off in year one, 50% in year two, and 25% in year three for venture-backed startups, or 30% off year one and 15% off year two for those affiliated with approved partner organizations. It also provides access to AI tools (Breeze AI Agents), startup resources like pitch deck examples, financial templates, and a founder community.

Smart&Start Italia is an Invitalia incentive supporting the launch and growth of high-tech innovative startups across all Italian regions. It provides a zero-interest loan covering a large share of eligible expenses, with additional non-repayable grants available for startups based in Central-Southern Italy.

The federal non-dilutive funding program behind most of the state SBIR/STTR matching grants in this catalog - Phase I awards $50,000-$275,000 for proof of concept, Phase II awards $750,000-$1,800,000 for technology development. Open to for-profit US companies with fewer than 500 employees, in all 50 states and territories.

Innosuisse funds science-based innovation projects of Swiss start-ups preparing for first market entry, covering up to 70% of direct project costs with the start-up contributing at least 30% itself. Only the start-up (not a research partner) is supported, and applications are evaluated by independent experts and the Innovation Council before a funding decision.

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports early-stage social enterprises with a three-year package of capacity-building support, capital, and community engagement. It provides up to $300,000 USD in unrestricted grant funding or investment capital, plus up to $500,000 USD worth of in-kind operational and technical support, including a board service role from a DRK team member.

PearX is an accelerator for pre-seed founders that takes teams from idea to real traction in 12 weeks. Pear invests between $500K and $2M, tailored to each company's needs, and provides $4.5M in credits and deals, founder-to-founder mentorship, fundraising support, recruiting help, GTM support, and free office space at Pear Studio for up to 6 months.

The Fashion Trust U.S. Award offers a financial grant and mentorship to designers. Sixteen finalists are selected, and the winners share the grant money among five winners. Winners also receive a one-year mentoring programme covering budgeting, social media growth, strategy, digital marketing, merchandising, wholesale and scaling the business.

Working capital for high-growth consumer brands and retailers, used to fund inventory, marketing spend and purchase orders. The capital is repaid out of revenue rather than exchanged for equity, and applying does not affect the founder's credit score.

The ElevenLabs Grants Program gives early-stage startups 12 months of free access to the full ElevenLabs voice AI platform, along with startup credits and support, so cost is not a blocker. It is open to startups and companies with fewer than 25 employees that have a business or monetization strategy. Grants cover products intended for long-term market launch, not one-off projects.

Mentorship-driven accelerator network running dozens of vertical and regional three-month programs worldwide, each backed by local investors and corporate partners.

Monthly grants for women entrepreneurs, named after Amber Wigdahl. One application is considered for every grant WomensNet gives that year.

NVIDIA's free programme for AI and accelerated-computing startups. It gives training credits, preferred pricing on enterprise GPUs and software, free cloud credits from NVIDIA and its partners, and introductions to investors through Inception Capital Connect. No cohorts and no fixed intake.

Circle Developer Grants offers funding, co-marketing, and mentorship to exceptional teams building on Arc and the Circle Developer Platform. Funding is milestone-based, paid in tiered USDC tied to meaningful integrations and ecosystem impact. Teams also receive hands-on technical guidance and access to Circle teams and strategic ecosystem partners.

The Runware Grant Program gives startups up to $30,000 in API credits to build and ship products on Runware's AI model platform. Grants run for 12 months and include direct access to the Runware team and builder community. It is aimed at early-stage teams with a real product or credible MVP that need generative AI at their core, before Series A.

Bahrain's first angel investor network, backing local startups with BHD 20,000-30,000 (~$50,000-75,000) plus mentorship and connections across the Gulf, including support to expand into Saudi Arabia.

State-affiliated seed fund investing in Virginia-headquartered technology, life science, and cleantech startups, with initial checks up to $125,000 via a common Gust application.

Non-dilutive grants ($100,000-$500,000) for Massachusetts-based startups that have won a federal SBIR/STTR Phase II award, funding commercialization activities like market validation and IP strategy.

Global network of zero-equity, zero-fee accelerator programs across multiple regions. Startups compete for non-dilutive cash prizes instead of giving up equity for funding.

Four-month in-person accelerator in Silicon Valley for early-stage founders building for the US and global markets, backed by one of the most active seed-stage VC firms.

Vinnova provides government funding to organisations for research and innovation projects in Sweden through various 'calls for proposals', covering areas such as climate-smart solutions and robotics for elderly care. It also offers support specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though it typically does not fund all project costs and requires applicants to secure additional funding sources.

Latin America's largest startup acceleration program — a free, equity-free six-week program (Acceleration + Connection phases) with mentorship and training, running two cohorts a year and selecting up to 220 startups per cycle.

The Accelerator Grant helps create the next generation of FSF alumni-led companies. It prepares FSF alumni-led early-stage startups for success through a year of expert mentorship and a grant of $50,000. It is open to former FSF Scholarship recipients whose startups operate in the fashion industry.

TCA Venture Group, formerly Tech Coast Angels, is an angel investment organisation in Southern California with about 400 members and five angel funds. It supports startups through seed, bridge and early A-round funding, and provides connections, mentorship and operational support. Entrepreneurs can apply for funding through its website.

BANSEA is Asia's oldest angel investment network, established in 2001, and promotes early-stage investment in Southeast Asia. It offers startups investment opportunities from its angel investors, along with help to fine-tune business plans and mentoring. Startups can submit their company through the site to raise with BANSEA.

An annual international awards programme for women impact entrepreneurs, run by Cartier. Awards come with a grant, a fellowship year and peer coaching. Separate regional awards and a Science & Technology Pioneer award.

Cambridge Angels is a UK business angel network providing smart capital from entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs, and has been investing since 2001. It supports more than 150 companies through an invitation-only membership, largely made up of exited entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs can get free, no-obligation one-on-one feedback from an experienced investor through its office hours.

Google for Startups Accelerator offers a cohort-based program for growth-stage startups, combining 1-to-1 mentoring, technical project support, and specialist workshops led by Google experts. Participants receive equity-free support, early access to Google's AI products, and eligibility for cloud and product credits.

Angel Academe's EIS Fund is described as the UK's first EIS fund for female founders, investing alongside its angel network. Female founders can apply to pitch to the network. The page does not state investment amounts or deadlines.

The SFC Angel Fund raises money for early-stage businesses by investing in SEIS and EIS eligible ventures. The page says SFC invests in 15-20 companies per fund and works with universities, spin-outs, accelerators, incubators and angel investors. It also has a 'Start Raising' section for startups seeking capital.

Leading early-stage venture fund based in Utah with a second office in Colorado, investing in pre-seed and seed rounds for enterprise software, fintech, healthtech, marketplace, and consumer SaaS startups across Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.

State-run non-dilutive grants (Proof of Concept, Early-Stage Capital & Retention, Collaborative Infrastructure, Export) for Colorado startups in seven advanced industries: manufacturing, aerospace, bioscience, electronics, energy, infrastructure engineering, and technology.

State-backed seed investor operating four regional offices across Pennsylvania, funding early-stage tech and manufacturing companies with $100,000-$500,000 plus business support services.

State grants for Minnesota startups: Innovation Grants reimbursing R&D and business expenses, plus SBIR/STTR Matching Grants (up to $35,000 for Phase 1, $50,000 for Phase 2 federal awardees).

Open innovation marketplace connecting social entrepreneurs with non-dilutive grant funding, mentorship and a nine-month support program to scale impact solutions globally.

Competitive pitch program offering grants up to $10,000 to early-stage Connecticut companies getting their product to market, plus related CTNext grants (Growth Company Grants up to $25,000, Technology Talent Bridge up to $25,000).

Poland's state agency for enterprise development runs the national and EU-funded support schemes for small and medium companies - grants for innovation, internationalisation, digital adoption and staff training. Individual calls open and close through the year, each with its own budget and rules.

Europe leading pre-seed fund investing year-round with no batch deadlines. Backs exceptional founders across the continent from first call through partner pitch.

Non-dilutive state grant of up to $125,000 for Alaska small businesses with an active or recently completed federal SBIR or STTR award, funding business development, market testing, and patent filing.

The ED/IES SBIR program funds education technology in two phases. Phase I supports rapid prototype development and evaluation of new education technology prototypes, and Phase II supports full-scale development and evaluation of new education technology products. The program is run for small, for-profit businesses, and it emphasizes commercialization so products can reach schools.

Sponsor-funded South African accelerator for post-revenue startups with early customer traction - free to join, no upfront equity taken, focused on getting scaling fundamentals in place.

Non-dilutive matching grant (up to $50,000) for Vermont-based companies that have already received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or II award.

Supplementary non-dilutive state funding (up to $100,000) for research-focused startups that have already won a federal SBIR or STTR grant, aimed at keeping the company rooted in Louisiana.

The Flare Grants Program supports innovative and impactful projects growing the Flare ecosystem. Grants are offered to builders and teams with products that align with Flare's vision and goals and that require funding to continue their work. Support also includes partnership introductions, co-marketing, technical and advisory assistance, and Google Cloud credits of up to $200k ($350k for AI-focused projects).

12-week impact-focused accelerator investing in tech startups tackling climate and sustainability challenges, with dedicated tracks including an Africa agritech cohort.

Alabama's longest-running business plan and pitch competition (since 2006) - up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding for winning startups across technology, life sciences and consumer goods tracks, plus a 12-week mentorship program. Has invested over $6.6 million in 124 Alabama startups to date.

Non-dilutive Concept Awards ($200,000) and Prototype Awards ($500,000) for early-stage California clean energy startups, administered by New Energy Nexus for the California Energy Commission.

IAN Group invests in innovative companies that solve real-world problems, driven by technology and targeting large markets. Its investment strategy draws on the Group's mentor and expert pool and global networks. Investment is made through funds including the IAN Alpha Fund and the IAN Angel Fund.

Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd is Malaysia's focal point agency for early-stage technology startups, offering the Cradle Investment Programme (CIP) which includes CIP Spark and CIP Sprint grant schemes. Beyond monetary aid, Cradle provides commercialisation support and value-added services to help technology entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

14-week accelerator (New York/Philadelphia) for HealthTech, UrbanTech and SecureTech startups with early revenue or pilot traction - $50,000-$100,000 investment for 6% equity, with equity not exercised until Series A.

State-run grants and SBIR/STTR matching funds (SEED Fund) for Washington technology startups, plus periodic Small Business Innovation Fund awards for R&D-driven small businesses.

Discretionary state grant of up to $250,000 to sponsor business and technology accelerator programs mentoring Arkansas start-up companies, plus a related SBIR Matching Grant (up to $50,000 Phase I / $100,000 Phase II).

State matching fund for Tennessee companies that have received federal SBIR/STTR awards, plus a separate TTAC Proof of Concept Program with a rolling application for early-stage innovators.

Grants up to $75,000 for Rhode Island businesses (500 employees or fewer) to fund R&D conducted with a local Knowledge Provider (college, university, hospital or research institution) or in-house for manufacturers. Over 150 projects funded to date.

Corporate-backed equity-free accelerator for APAC startups (including New Zealand and Australia) working on circular economy, climate action or sustainable agriculture - $20,000 equity-free grant, with an additional $100,000 available to program winners.

Canada's largest source of non-repayable R&D funding for small and medium businesses — up to $10,000,000 per project, covering up to 80% of R&D labour costs. No equity taken, nothing repaid.

Arc is Sequoia's bi-annual open call for pre-seed and seed stage founders. Selected founders join the Arc Intensive, a four-day company-building programme with workshops on customer, product, go-to-market, business and product-market fit, plus 1:1 time with the Sequoia team. Cohorts are small, with around 10 companies.

New York state energy agency deploying $1.2 billion over 15 years in R&D grants, commercialization support, and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence program for clean energy startups.

State-run programs for Arizona startups: a free six-week Venture Start accelerator plus the Arizona Innovation Challenge, an annual non-dilutive competition awarding up to $250,000 to early-stage companies.

Barcelona-based seed-stage accelerator running two five-month cohorts a year (plus Madrid and Galicia editions), providing over EUR 400,000 in services, mentorship, and investor access in exchange for 4-7% equity.

Government non-reimbursable grants up to $30,000 for Colombian entrepreneurs and startups, plus technical assistance and training - no equity, no cost to apply.

Uruguay's national innovation agency co-funds innovative ventures under 36 months old with non-refundable support (Uruguay contributes at least 40% of project cost, up to $300,000 over 3 years), plus a $40,000 non-refundable Softlandings track for startups relocating to Uruguay.

Equity-free technical accelerator giving growth-stage startups tailored training from Google experts through 1-to-1 mentoring, group sessions and sprint projects.

Non-dilutive matching grants for West Virginia companies with a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or II award, plus up to $10,000 in technical assistance funding for accelerator participants, with top graduates eligible to pitch for up to $100,000 in additional pre-seed funding.

Indiana's non-profit venture development partner matches $0.50 for every federal SBIR/STTR dollar awarded, up to $50,000 per award and a $150,000 lifetime cap per company - non-dilutive.

Pinecone for Startups gives eligible startups free access to Pinecone's Standard Tier and Pro Support. Startups in the program also receive usage credits and discounts. The page says the program is for startups building AI applications, and it is limited to companies with fewer than 100 employees at Series A or earlier.

The Gold House Ventures Accelerator is a 14-week immersive program for diverse-led tech startups across the United States. Benefits include weekly masterclasses, 1:1 advising from experienced founders and operators, curated investor introductions, and a public Demo Day. Founders also get strategic networking with Gold House's network of Asian Pacific creatives, executives, and venture capitalists, and the page says they are eligible for seed funding.

Non-dilutive matching grants (up to $30,000 per phase, per year) for Montana companies working on a federal SBIR or STTR project, covering both Phase I feasibility research and Phase II commercialization.

Venture fund and non-profit dedicated exclusively to digital health startups, connecting founders with healthcare-focused investors and industry expertise.

Government-backed accelerator helping non-Korean startups expand into the Korean and Asian markets — up to KRW 950M (~$633,000) in program support across three phases, no equity required, free office space in Korea included.

Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge is a global deep tech startup competition offering a €200K equity prize from DeepBright Ventures, access to 350+ VCs and CVCs at Investor Day, and year-round connections with investors, corporates, and industry leaders. Selected 'Deep Tech Pioneers' get global recognition, exhibition opportunities at the Hello Tomorrow Summit in Amsterdam, and finalists pitch on the Pioneers Stage in front of top investors and media.

The EdTech Accelerator call, part of the Digital Europe Programme, helps European EdTech startups and SMEs turn concepts for educational solutions into market-ready products. It offers business guidance and access to markets within an EdTech-specific accelerator environment. The call also includes short-cycle piloting of solutions in real educational or training settings.

One of the world's most established public accelerators — equity-free grants from $15,000 (Build) up to $100,000 (Growth) for founders of any nationality, plus a 2-year Chilean startup visa. You keep 100% of your company.

A ten-week equity-free hybrid accelerator program from Google for Startups for Seed to Series A startups based in, or with significant operations in, Spanish-speaking Latin America. It offers mentoring, technical project partnerships with Google experts, specialist workshops, early access to Google AI products, potential Cloud credits, and free Cloud TPU access.

A cohort accelerator for LGBTQ+ founders ready to scale, built around an 18-month business plan, mentoring and introductions. Demo days in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Non-dilutive MICRO ($10,000) and SEED ($50,000) grants for North Carolina-based startups, twice a year. Requires at least one full-time founder residing in North Carolina.

LAN Accelerator runs a six-week acceleration programme for early-stage tech startups in Latin America, combining masterclasses, 1:1 mentoring, the LAN Brain team memory tool, and a Demo Day in Santiago de Chile. LAN takes equity through a SAFE at the startup's current valuation to cover the programme cost. The page says the top startups of the batch may receive cash investment through a SAFE at the cap of their own round.

Business Finland's Young Innovative Companies (YIC) funding supports startups under 5 years old with high growth potential, helping them scale internationally, strengthen their team, and develop their business model. Funding is granted in up to three phases (EUR 250,000, EUR 250,000, and EUR 500,000 in grants) to companies with demonstrated scalable business models and international revenue.

A three-month hybrid accelerator program for growth-stage, deeply technical African startups, pairing founders with Google and industry experts to solve technical challenges and grow their business. Benefits include equity-free support, mentoring, technical bootcamps, early access to Google AI products, and eligibility for Cloud credits and free Cloud TPU access.

Columbus, Ohio venture studio and accelerator combining seed capital, a physical innovation hub, and help securing non-dilutive SBIR/STTR and state grants for Ohio-based (or relocating) startups.

Fast Forward's Accelerator is a three-month program for early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits, providing $25K+ in unrestricted funding, mentorship from tech and social impact leaders, and a curriculum covering both tech development and nonprofit management. Participants culminate in a Demo Day pitch and gain ongoing post-program support through Fast Forward's Portfolio Services, including peer circles and continued fundraising assistance.

Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia is a three-month, equity-free program for Seed-to-Series B startups in Southeast Asia, offering direct engineering support, 1-to-1 mentoring, technical workshops, and in-person bootcamps in Singapore and San Francisco. Participants also gain early access to Google AI products, potential Cloud credits, and free Cloud TPU access to accelerate their technology and business.

State-run accelerator helping Texas research-driven startups secure non-dilutive federal SBIR/STTR funding, plus access to the state's FAST Partnership matching program.

GitHub Accelerator is a 10-week cohort program for open source maintainers and contributors building AI-focused projects, offering non-dilutive funding, mentorship, and technical resources. Selected teams receive live instruction, workshops, office hours with GitHub and Microsoft's M12 venture fund, and access to GitHub/Azure AI tooling. The program culminates in a Demo Day to showcase projects to the community.

Non-dilutive grants for early-stage New Jersey startups - no application fees collected. Includes Clean Tech R&D Seed Grants (up to $75,000) for very early-stage clean tech companies and SBIR/STTR follow-on support ($50,000) for companies that completed Phase I and submitted a Phase II application.