10 startup programs worth your time this week, picked from 674 open programs and ranked by funder track record and terms.
This week's picks
EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Projects call (Business Plan 2026)
EIT Culture & Creativity
Targeting high-impact innovations in Architecture, Audio-Visual Media, and Fashion, this equity-free grant provides preparatory lump sums and up to 900,000 EUR. It assists teams moving from TRL 7 toward TRL 9 with technical development, pilot deployment, and market scaling.
Techstars New York City Accelerator
Techstars
Early-stage startups working in health, climate, AI, fintech, supply chains, future of work, and enterprise SaaS can join this three-month hybrid accelerator. Participants receive a 220,000 USD investment via SAFE and equity agreements, paired with mentorship, partner perks, investor access, and a demo day.
European Partnership for Innovative SMEs (Innowwide) 5th Call
TÜBİTAK / Eureka Network
Designed for innovative small businesses exploring non-European target markets, this equity-free grant covers up to 70% of project costs. It delivers up to 60,000 EUR to conduct market feasibility initiatives alongside local partners.
Aspiring creators can take an idea to a first version through this six-week program. Cohort announcements and application cycles are shared directly on launchspace.club and on Instagram (@launchspace_).
PearX
Pear VC
Pre-seed founders receive 500,000 USD to 2,000,000 USD in investment, typically for around 7% equity, through this 12-week accelerator. The program delivers one-on-one mentorship, credits, go-to-market guidance, recruiting support, office space, and a Demo Day presentation.
Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge
Hello Tomorrow
This worldwide deep tech competition awards an equity prize of up to 200,000 EUR to early-stage innovators. Finalists gain valuable access to investor gatherings, corporate partners, and the global Hello Tomorrow Summit in Amsterdam.
Offering up to 600,000 EUR in equity-free cascade grants, this initiative funds cross-border consortia developing digital innovations at TRL 6 to 8. Projects must focus on healthcare, energy, or mobility, involving partners from designated regions in Germany, Portugal, Spain, Romania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
a16z speedrun
Andreessen Horowitz
Built for early-stage companies, this San Francisco-based 12-week accelerator offers up to 1,000,000 USD in investment funding. Founders benefit from dedicated credits, customer access, and specialized talent support.
I3FLOAT 1st Open Call
I3FLOAT consortium (EU-funded project)
Small and medium enterprises addressing challenges in floating offshore wind can secure up to 60,000 EUR individually, or up to 120,000 EUR for collaborative efforts. These equity-free cascade grants fund near-market innovative solutions.
UK-registered small and medium enterprises developing late-stage climate tech deployments can access up to 315,000 GBP in funded technical assistance packages during Phase 1. Successful participants also gain the opportunity to apply for Phase 2 DevEx grants.
How these were chosen
We checked 674 open programs in the getfund catalog. A program makes the list only when its deadline is confirmed and between a week and two months away, or when it is a rolling call verified in the last two weeks, and only when we verified it recently. Programs that closed, are no longer verified, charge a fee, are loans or carry no startup stage are left out. What remains is ranked by the funder's track record, the size of the award and whether it asks for equity, with a small boost for accelerators, incubators and competitions. Programs that appeared in the last three weekly lists score lower, so the list rotates from week to week. We aim to keep at least three programs open to founders in Türkiye and three open to founders abroad. Always read the official page before you apply.
By the numbers
The getfund database currently tracks 674 open startup opportunities worldwide. Founders can explore 272 grants offering non-dilutive capital, alongside 141 competitions rewarding innovative pitches. There are also 116 accelerators, 41 incubators, 92 specialized programs, and 12 events available across diverse industries and development stages.
Browse the hubs: Grants: Türkiye, Grants: Global, Competitions: Türkiye, Competitions: Global, Accelerators: Türkiye, Accelerators: Global.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of programs are included in this selection?
- The selection includes equity-free grants, early-stage accelerators, venture competitions, and structured development cohorts. These opportunities support founders working on innovations across deep tech, climate tech, digital health, creative sectors, and enterprise software.
- Why is a specific program chosen for the list?
- Programs are featured based on their funding potential, tier status, and direct value to entrepreneurs. Picks provide significant capital awards, structured mentorship, international expansion support, or urgent application deadlines that deserve immediate attention.
- How can founders check full program details before applying?
- Founders should open a program page and inspect the official link provided in the listing. Reviewing official partner guidelines ensures full alignment with specific eligibility criteria, scope, and funding agreements before submitting materials.
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