10 startup programs worth your time this week, picked from 662 open programs and ranked by funder track record and terms.
This week's picks
İTÜ Çekirdek BİGG
İTÜ Çekirdek
This accelerator offers business plan coaching, training, and mentorship to early-stage entrepreneurs. It prepares founders to secure up to 1,350,000 TL in investment for 3% equity from the TÜBİTAK BİGG Fund under the TÜBİTAK 1812 BİGG Investment Program.
The setup support (İş Kurma) is a grant with applications open at any time. The business-development support (İş Geliştirme) goes up to 2,250,000 TRY (+250,000 TRY for priority groups), is repaid at 0% and takes applications only in the periods KOSGEB announces.
I3FLOAT 1st Open Call
I3FLOAT consortium (EU-funded project)
European SMEs with floating offshore wind innovations close to market (TRL 6-8) can request equity-free funding. Individual applicants receive up to 60,000 euros, while two applicants from different regions can combine for up to 120,000 euros per project.
Entrepreneurs can bring their ideas to life from initial concept to a first version through a six-week program. Cohort dates and application details are shared on the community website and its dedicated social channel.
Financial Support To Startups Open Call 2026
EIT Urban Mobility
Targeted at pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups in the EU and Horizon Europe associated countries, this initiative assists ventures building urban mobility solutions. Selected companies raising a funding round receive co-investment alongside private investors, featuring benefits reaching 2,500,000 EUR.
This seed call provides up to 8 million TRY in investment for up to 10% equity via the TÜBİTAK BiGG+ Venture Capital Investment Fund. It serves Turkish capital companies established after January 1, 2016 that completed previous 1512/1812 BiGG support programs.
Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark)
EIT Culture & Creativity
Early-stage founders developing creative tech concepts in Fashion and Architecture can receive up to 30,000 EUR in subgrant funding. The program also delivers an in-person startup sprint alongside a 9-month incubation experience without requiring company equity.
Innovate UK offers UK-registered SMEs between £100,000 and £200,000 in equity-free Phase 1 funding. The competitive initiative supports businesses collaborating with a deployer organisation on advanced AI and ML solutions for assurance and compliance.
Techstars AI Health Baltimore
Techstars
Early-stage AI-driven health startups receive $220,000 in investment alongside structured mentorship during a three-month Baltimore cohort. Participants gain access to clinical environments, payer insights through local health systems and universities, plus a culminating demo day.
This cross-border initiative delivers up to 600,000 EUR in cascade grant funding for collaborative projects advancing digital innovations in healthcare, energy, and mobility (TRL 6-8). Consortia must involve partners from specified regions in Germany, Portugal, Spain, Romania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How these were chosen
We checked 662 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 platform currently tracks 662 total open opportunities for startup founders across various funding categories. Grant opportunities represent the largest share with 271 active listings, while competitive founder challenges account for 146 options. Accelerators offer 115 tracks, paired alongside 88 specialized development programs and 32 incubator cohorts. Rounding out the catalog, 10 industry events provide additional visibility. Founders can explore all these open options directly to identify suitable resources for their stage.
Browse the hubs: Grants: Türkiye, Grants: Global, Accelerators: Türkiye, Accelerators: Global.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of programs are featured on getfund?
- The platform tracks a wide range of opportunities including grants, accelerators, competitions, incubators, structured development programs, and startup events. These opportunities cater to different stages, from early concepts entering six-week cohorts to established SMEs needing large equity-free grants or seed co-investments. Founders can find sector-focused initiatives covering areas such as artificial intelligence, urban mobility, creative technologies, and offshore energy.
- Why are specific programs selected for this top list?
- Selections are curated based on clear benefits, verified organizational backing, and defined deadlines or rolling tracks. The list prioritizes high-value funding calls, equity-free grants from major institutions like KOSGEB and Innovate UK, and top accelerators such as Techstars. Opportunities that offer strong regional or sector relevance, including specialized European consortia and Turkish venture programs, receive dedicated spots.
- How can founders check full program details before applying?
- Founders should begin by opening the program page on the platform to review the summary, required stage, and offered amounts. Next, they should check the official link listed for that opportunity to confirm all host guidelines, consortium rules, and documentation criteria. Taking these steps ensures that your startup aligns with every eligibility parameter before you submit the final application.
Sources
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