Equity

EIC Accelerator - European Innovation Council - European Commission

EU blended finance program supporting high-risk, high-impact innovation by startups and SMEs.

Type: Grant Amount: Grants up to €2.5M plus equity investments up to €15M Deadline: Oct 1, 2025 Location: Europe and Global

Get Up to EUR 1,000,000 for Your German Tech Startup: HTGF Pre‑Seed and Seed Equity Guide

If you are building a technology company in Germany and you need serious early capital plus hands‑on support, High‑Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) deserves your attention. This is not a hobby check.

Amount: EUR €1,000,000 initial investment Deadline: Nov 30, 2025 Location: Germany

HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant

Large-scale grants for local partnerships to redevelop distressed public or assisted housing into mixed-income communities with comprehensive neighborhood revitalization.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $50 million Deadline: Annual NOFO, typically late spring Location: United States

Techstars Accelerator: $120,000 Investment for Early-Stage Startups

One of the world's most extensive accelerator networks, running 50+ programs annually across verticals including climate, fintech, healthtech, space, mobility, and Web3. Startups receive $120,000 in funding, three months of intensive mentorship, investor introductions, and lifetime access to a global alumni network of 3,700+ companies.

Amount: $120,000 investment for 6% equity plus optional $100,000 convertible note Deadline: Apr 10, 2025 Location: Global

Y Combinator Accelerator

Flagship Silicon Valley accelerator investing $500K in early-stage startups through an intensive three-month program.

Type: Accelerator Amount: $500K total: $125K for 7% equity plus $375K on an uncapped SAFE with MFN Deadline: Apr 22, 2025 Location: United States and Global