Entrepreneurship

Launch Your Biotech Career: Amplitude Fellowship Program 2026 — Paid Summer Fellowship for Life Sciences PhD/MD/Postdocs

If you are standing at the crossroads between the lab bench and the startup whiteboard, the Amplitude Fellowship Program 2026 is one of those rare signs that says: try both.

Amount: Paid full-time summer fellowship (stipend amount not publicly specified) Deadline: Jan 31, 2026 Location: Canada

MIT Solve Global Challenges Grant 2025: How Tech Innovators Can Win 20000 Dollars Plus World Class Support

If you are building a tech solution to a stubborn global problem — climate, health, education, economic mobility, you name it — MIT Solve is one of the most interesting stages you can step onto.

Amount: At least $20,000 per selected Solver team Deadline: May 8, 2025 Location: Global

Pitch Fest Competition 2025: $250 Scholarship for High School Entrepreneurs

Virtual pitch competition for U.S. high school students ages 14-18. Submit a 1-5 minute YouTube pitch with #PitchLabs, and compete for scholarship prizes, feedback, and mentoring opportunities.

Amount: $250 first place; $150 second place; $100 third place Deadline: Feb 15, 2026 Location: United States

Refugee Entrepreneurship Grants 2025: How Refugee Led Enterprises Can Secure 150000 USD for Growth

If you run a refugee‑led business that is creating jobs, dignity, and real options for your community, this is the kind of opportunity you do not ignore.

Amount: USD $150,000 per enterprise Deadline: Jul 5, 2025 Location: Global

SBA Microloan Program: Up to $50,000 for Small Businesses and Startups

Microloans up to $50,000 for small businesses and startups through SBA-approved nonprofit intermediary lenders, with built-in technical assistance and business counseling.

Type: Loan Amount: Up to $50,000; average about $13,000 Deadline: rolling application Location: United States

South Africa Township Digital Services Grant: R18.5M to Digitize the Kasi Economy

This listing references a township-focused digital services funding opportunity. The most clearly documented official channel is DSBD's Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP), and public details there should be checked for the current funding amount and application window.

Amount: Listing references R18,500,000 Deadline: Check latest DSBD TREP notice; current listing date is unverified Location: South Africa

SSBCI: The $10 Billion Federal Boost for Small Businesses

A federal small business capital-access initiative that provides Treasury funds to states, DC, territories, and Tribal governments, who then run local loan, guarantee, collateral, and investment programs.

Type: Funding Amount: Total SSBCI 2.0 capital: $10B+ (federal categories: $6.5B main capital, $1.5B SEDI, $1.0B SEDI … Deadline: No single federal business application deadline; each participating jurisdiction has its own program windows Location: United States, District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and Tribal Governments

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP): $5,000 Seed Funding for African Entrepreneurs

Africa's largest private entrepreneurship support programme, providing non-refundable seed capital, business management training, mentorship, and alumni network access for African founders across all 54 countries.

Amount: $5,000 non-refundable seed capital Deadline: Mar 1, 2026 Location: Africa

Top European Startup Accelerators 2025: Funding, Equity, and How to Get In

Comprehensive guide to the best startup accelerator programs across Europe in 2025, including funding amounts, equity stakes, application deadlines, and insider tips for getting accepted

Amount: Varies by program: €10,000 to €150,000+ in seed funding Deadline: Rolling/Varies by program Location: Europe and Multiple Countries

Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program 2026: $5,000 Grant and Yearlong Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs

The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program connects extraordinary women entrepreneurs with essential tools to scale, lead, and shape the economy. Fellows receive a $5,000 business education grant, access to a premier peer network of 400+ women entrepreneurs, collaborative coaching, advisor access, and self-paced education opportunities.

Amount: $5,000 grant + one-year fellowship programming Deadline: Nov 11, 2025 Location: United States