Startup

Venture Kick - 1 Million Plus to kick your startup to success

Swiss university spin-offs can secure up to CHF 150,000 in staged funding through Venture Kick's three-phase program. No equity required. Includes mentorship, pitch training, and access to investor networks.

Amount: CHF 150,000 Deadline: Rolling (jury sessions held several times throughout the year) Location: Switzerland

Vercel for Startups

A rolling startup-focused Vercel program page for teams that want faster web deployment, preview-based collaboration, and startup-oriented platform support.

Type: Grant Amount: Not publicly specified; benefits vary by current Vercel startup terms Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

Win $100,000 for Student Climate Startups: The Complete Guide to the MIT Climate and Energy Prize 2025-2026

If you and a teammate have a student-led climate or energy startup with real promise, this is one of those rare competitions that actually changes trajectories.

Amount: $100,000+ in non-dilutive cash prizes Deadline: Jan 11, 2026 Location: Global

Win Up to KES 5,000,000 for Kenya Climate Tech Growth: A Practical Guide to the KCIC Acceleration Grant 2025

There are two kinds of climate-tech funding stories in Kenya. The first is the “we met someone at a conference and now we’re waiting” story. Long on hope, short on cash.

Amount: KES 5,000,000 blended support Deadline: Aug 22, 2025 Location: Kenya

WIPO Global Awards

Recognition for SMEs and startups that use intellectual property to create commercial value and social impact.

Amount: Global recognition, mentorship, and support Deadline: Mar 31, 2026 Location: Global

Y Combinator Accelerator

YC is a global accelerator that runs four in-person batches per year, invests on standard terms, and offers founder support through office hours, alumni network access, and Demo Day.

Type: Accelerator Amount: $500K total: $125K for 7% equity plus $375K on an uncapped SAFE with MFN Deadline: May 4, 2026 Location: United States and Global

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Matching grants of up to USD 150,000 for Georgian tech companies entering global markets through GITA.

Amount: USD 150,000 Deadline: Jun 20, 2025 Location: Georgia