Grants for startups

NLnet Foundation offers grants of €5,000 to €50,000 for a first grant to support technical development of open-source software, hardware, or content under open licenses and standards. Applicants can apply to several theme funds (e.g., Restack, CodeSupply, or an open call) with a short proposal describing the project, budget breakdown, and team background.

Innovate UK will fund UK SMEs to experimentally validate prototype AI systems built on novel reusable mechanisms for efficient, structured and controllable learning systems. The competition is aimed mainly at research-intensive AI startups, deep tech SMEs, university spinouts and pre-commercial companies with proprietary AI technology. Funding is a grant covering a share of eligible project costs of between £50,000 and £150,000.

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.

One of the most founder-friendly state grants available - non-dilutive, rolling applications, up to $150,000 in matching funds to support early-stage product development for Nebraska-based companies.

The R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) is an Australian Government program that helps companies innovate and grow by offsetting some of the costs of eligible research and development activities. Businesses can self-assess their eligibility, apply for advance or overseas findings, and engage research service providers to conduct R&D on their behalf.

Dollar-matched non-dilutive funding voucher ($10,000-$50,000) to access CSIRO's research expertise for pre-revenue or pre-profit Australian startups and small businesses - nothing repaid, no equity taken, rolling applications.

A key activity of the Tezos Foundation is to deploy resources to entities and initiatives that will help ensure the long-term success of the Tezos blockchain. Grants are available for Tezos and Etherlink, across areas including core development, tech relations, infrastructure and tooling, arts and culture, DeFi, business development and gaming. Successful grants are paid out in milestones after a review of each milestone report.

The Seed Grants Program provides grants up to $25,000 in STRK as non-dilutive funding to early-stage teams building applications in the Starknet ecosystem. Teams must have an MVP or proof of concept and clarity on what they want to build on Starknet. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed in rounds.

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.

The Conflux grant program supports developers and entrepreneurs building key components of the Conflux technology stack, with a focus on growth. Funded projects should enhance the ecosystem by attracting liquidity, increasing network activity, and building developer tooling and infrastructure. A committee evaluates whether each project benefits the ecosystem, and grants are paid out against agreed milestones.

The Graph grants program funds contributions to the web3 ecosystem, including protocol R&D, Subgraph and Indexer tooling, data services, and community growth. Grants go to individuals, projects and initiatives that are open source and contribute to the growth of The Graph ecosystem. The page states that you do not have to be technical to receive a grant, and it also lists requests for proposals (RFPs) for specific work.

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.

The Walrus Foundation's RFP program funds projects that advance and support the Walrus ecosystem, including new tooling, integrations, and novel use cases. Funding and support are offered for proposals that respond to targeted needs set out in individual RFPs released from time to time. Selection weighs technical strength, product alignment, ecosystem engagement, and commitment and resourcing.

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.

BNB Chain Grants empowers developers involved in open-source initiatives to benefit the BNB Chain developer community. It provides funding and access to the BNB ecosystem's developers, with support including marketing exposure, tech support, ecosystem partnership building, and financial support. The program invites developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and enthusiasts to submit proposals for novel and impactful solutions.

The Arbitrum Foundation is offering $1 million in grants to builders who launch DeFi agents, agent templates, or contributions to Vibekit, an Arbitrum-native MCP agent framework developed by Ember. Each submission is capped at $10k. Eligible contributions include DeFi agents, agent add-ons and plug-ins, open source agent templates, and capability integrations.

Government incentive programme helping entrepreneurs and new Israeli startups reach proof of concept and business feasibility. Funds prototype building, IP protection and business development, including materials, components, subcontractors and consultants. Founders are not required to quit their job, incorporate a company, or give up rights to the project.

The dYdX Ecosystem Development Program offers grants to projects that involve, build on top of, or benefit the dYdX protocol and its community. Applications are assessed on relevance, benefit, feasibility, execution, qualification, originality and cost. Applicants complete an application form, and the Grants lead contacts them directly if the application is successfully considered.

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.

Grand Challenges is a family of initiatives funded by the Gates Foundation that awards grants to innovators tackling global health and development problems. The program has made 4,163 awarded grants across 124 countries since 2003, covering a range of health and development topics. New grant opportunities are posted periodically for specific initiatives under the Grand Challenges umbrella.

Open Technology Fund offers multiple funding tracks for internet freedom technology, including the Rapid Response Fund for emergency digital security support, the Internet Freedom Fund for research and innovative anti-censorship tools, the FOSS Sustainability Fund for maintaining open source projects, and the Surge and Sustain Fund for large-scale anti-censorship tools. The program supports technical research, development, and operational costs for projects combating censorship and surveillance in repressive contexts.

The Hashgraph Association provides co-funding support for start-ups, enterprises, and government initiatives developing Hedera-powered solutions. Start-up projects using Hedera are funded and empowered by the Hedera community through a grant management platform. Enterprises can seek co-funding for large-scale projects in digital assets and decentralized finance.

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.

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.

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.

The Render Foundation Grant Program provides funding, technical support, and community resources to projects that strengthen the Render Network. It funds projects, large and small, in four areas: development, resources, community events, and educational resources. Interested applicants submit a quick pitch, and approved projects are invited to a longer formal proposal.

A community-led grants program dedicated to supporting development teams building decentralized staking applications, services, and tooling on the ssv.network protocol. Teams can apply for a grant through the page. The page also refers to Mentorship & Guidance and to fund-raising and go-to-market support.

The grant is for builders on Arbitrum Orbit who are launching their own Orbit chain. It offers up to $500K in credits per team, applied directly to Alchemy's development platform, plus a co-marketing opportunity with Arbitrum and Alchemy. The page says $1,000,000 remains of a $10M total grant fund.

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

Free 5-month residential fellowship in Washington, DC for early-stage social entrepreneurs - no fee, no equity stake. Includes a $10,000 stipend, free housing and workspace, pro-bono legal/business support, and AWS cloud credits.

Free, equity-free 7-week accelerator program from gener8tor - no investment, no fees, no equity taken. Runs cohorts in 50+ US cities across a range of industry verticals, selecting up to 5 companies per cohort.

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.

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.

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.

Small non-dilutive awards ($7,000-$15,000) for Michigan startups working with a SmartZone business accelerator, funding specialist services not otherwise available to help the company reach commercialization.

Non-profit, distributed AI research and funding program backing exceptional founders and researchers building cutting-edge AI products from idea through early traction.

The Ethereum Foundation's Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) provides financial and non-financial support to builders creating free and open-source public goods for the Ethereum ecosystem, focusing on builder tools, infrastructure, research, and community resources. Support is offered through curated Wishlist and RFP funding opportunities, as well as non-financial Office Hours for project feedback and guidance.

Government-backed non-dilutive grant (up to Rs 20 lakh, ~$24,000) for proof-of-concept, prototyping and product trials, applied for through DPIIT-approved incubators, plus optional convertible-debt funding for market entry.

Small non-dilutive microgrant ($5,000) for New Hampshire startups with a strong SBIR/STTR concept, covering direct proposal-development support - requires completing FOSTER pre-proposal training first.

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.

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.

Central hub for Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 non-dilutive startup support, including a free University Startup Accelerator Program - founders keep 100% equity. Foreign startups need to incorporate locally or partner with a Saudi institution.

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.

For Hawaii-based companies that win a federal Phase I SBIR award - HTDC matches up to 50% of the award amount, non-dilutive. A smaller $3,000 Phase 0 grant is also available to help first-time applicants prepare a competitive SBIR proposal.

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.

Chicago's premier healthcare incubator, running equity-free, cohort-based accelerator programs (e.g. the Health Equity Innovation Accelerator) with hospitals, health systems and industry partners - mentorship, curriculum and a network of 200+ healthtech startups.

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.

Argentine government program offering an interest-free honor loan (0% interest, no collateral, no fees) of up to $250,000 for early-stage ventures, or up to $700,000 for the Impacto track focused on social and environmental impact projects, accessed through an authorized incubator.

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).

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 grant of up to $5,000 for South Dakota startups to prepare a competitive federal SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal.

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.

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.

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.

Pre-seed / proof-of-concept non-dilutive funding for Oklahoma startups - $50,000-$100,000 per company with a 1:1 matching co-investment requirement from founders or other investors.

Africa's largest philanthropic entrepreneurship program - $5,000 in non-refundable seed capital, business training, mentorship, and access to Africa's largest entrepreneur network. Open to citizens and legal residents of any African country; application is completely free.

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.

Non-dilutive grant of up to $5,000 for Oregon-based companies to secure professional proposal-development services for a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II, or Fast-Track application.

Builder Grants are small grants for builders with early ideas or initial prototypes who are working on projects on nights and weekends. The programme aims to get resources quickly to the people making the most meaningful contributions to Base. Grantees are found mainly through the team's own discovery process, and community members can submit nominations.

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.

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.

Non-dilutive matching funds for Kansas-based small businesses: Phase 0 covers proposal development (up to $3,000), Phase 1 matches a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award (up to $25,000). Requires 51% of operations to stay in Kansas.

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.

Non-dilutive funding for Maryland technology-based startups in two phases - Technology Assessment (up to $130,000 over 9 months) and Technology Validation - up to $430,000 total. Applications reviewed quarterly.

Fuse provides grants to advance Web3 projects, drive mainstream adoption, and simplify non-custodial consumer fintech application launches for businesses. Grants support businesses building Web3 payment systems, consumer clubs and loyalty programmes, non-custodial wallets and mobile fintech, and branded stablecoins. Selected applicants also receive technical mentorship and marketing support.

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.

Fireblocks Grant Programs provide financial resources and support to initiatives within the blockchain and Web3 landscape. The stated aims are to help teams develop and launch projects, fund business expansion to reach milestones faster, and encourage ecosystem collaboration and broader adoption of digital assets. Recipients must commit to integrating the grant issuer's protocol in their proposed use case.

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.

We select promising early-stage startups and build their MVP for free, in exchange for helping them get investor-ready. No equity taken as part of the grant itself. We evaluate applicants on product-market fit, technical feasibility, and founder commitment. Selected projects get a working, fundable product built by our team.

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.

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.

EIC Pathfinder is a Horizon Europe funding programme that supports research teams taking forward breakthrough deep tech projects at the earliest stages (TRL 1-4). It offers grants of up to EUR 4 million, booster grants, coaching, mentoring and networking. It is open to research teams, including consortia or, for Pathfinder Challenges only, single applicants.

XPRIZE Foundation runs a series of global 'Grand Challenges' that award large cash prizes to teams or innovators who develop breakthrough solutions in areas like quantum computing, water scarcity, healthspan, wildfire response, carbon removal, and rainforest conservation. Prizes range from $5 million to $119 million and are sponsored by various foundations and corporate partners such as Google Quantum AI, Musk Foundation, and HEVOLUTION.

Non-dilutive grant for knowledge- or technology-based startups spinning out of a German university or research institution - up to EUR 30,000 in material costs, EUR 5,000 coaching budget, plus a monthly founder stipend (EUR 1,000-3,000) for up to 12 months. Applied for through the university, not directly.

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.

SPRIND is Germany's Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation, which runs open 'Challenges' inviting teams with radical ideas to apply for funding on specific breakthrough technology themes. Current open challenges include AI-Native Chip Design, Next Frontier Robotics, and Recoding Medicine, each with its own application deadline. The agency finances groundbreaking technologies intended to generate economic benefit for Germany and Europe.

BIRAC's Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme provides early-stage grant-in-aid funding of up to INR 50 lakh to help innovators and young biotech startups convert ideas into a Proof of Concept over an 18-month period. The scheme is delivered through a network of 8 BIG Partners who provide mentoring, monitoring, networking and business development support to grantees.

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.

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.

The Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship funds individuals ('Fellows') working on social impact and open-knowledge projects for one year. Funding consists of a fellowship grant covering the Fellow's time (amount based on external salary equivalent) plus $275,000 per year in project funding.

Early-stage non-dilutive grant funding for tech and growth-oriented Mississippi startups - no repayment required. Applicants build out a business plan and pitch live to the Seed Fund Investment Board for a funding decision.

Non-dilutive reimbursement of up to $4,500 for Wisconsin-based technology companies preparing a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I application, plus a separate matching grant for companies that already won a Phase I or II award.

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.

Non-dilutive grant of $25,000-$50,000 for business development expenses to early-stage New Mexico companies commercializing new technology, plus a separate SBIR/STTR Matching Grant ($50,000-$100,000) for federal award recipients.

Non-dilutive grants (3:1 state-to-business match) for Delaware small businesses with 10 or fewer employees - up to $100,000 for science and technology companies, or up to $50,000 for other sectors. Rolling applications, decisions within 45 days.

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.

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.

Voucher-based reimbursement program for North Dakota entrepreneurs - up to $50,000 across two $25,000 phases, funding customer and market research with hands-on coaching from regional entrepreneur centers. Recurring biennial program; check the current application window before applying.

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.

Non-dilutive grants ($5,000-$50,000) for growth-oriented Wyoming startups, awarded through a competitive quarterly pitch process. Requires the company to stay primarily in Wyoming for at least three years and keep 50% of employees Wyoming residents.

Google for Startups Black Founders Fund: Africa provided equity-free cash awards along with ongoing Google mentorship, Google Cloud credits, and product support to help Black-led startups in Africa grow. The program ran as a hybrid, 6-month initiative, part of a broader global Black Founders Fund that has awarded more than $40 million since its 2020 launch.

Free, equity-free seven-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators across 22+ European countries, offering training, mentorship, and up to EUR 10,000 in prizes with no equity taken.