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Startup funding this week: international, 9 Nov 2026

This week's startup funding for international: 12 new programs and 10 closing in the next 14 days.

This week at a glance

This week on getfund brings 12 new programs alongside 10 opportunities that are closing soon for founders across the international region. Entrepreneurs can explore varied funding routes ranging from non-dilutive grants to equity investments and global corporate partnerships. These options cover key sectors like artificial intelligence, low-carbon materials, quantum technology, media transformation, and sustainable food systems.

Founders can use this curated digest to discover suitable calls and plan submissions efficiently. Review the summary notes below to match your startup stage and industry focus with the right initiative. Track upcoming deadlines closely to prepare strong applications before applications close.

New this week

NBA Foundation All-Star Pitch Competition lists no deadline. This competition offers Arizona-based early-stage founders in sports, entertainment, and experiential sectors the opportunity to compete for funding and build relationships with NBA business leaders.

South Summit Madrid Startup Competition 2027 closes on 31 January 2027. One hundred selected global startups pitch live in Madrid to investors and corporates, accessing pitch training, event tickets, matchmaking, and equity-free award opportunities.

Medienkooperation – Wiener Medieninitiative closes on 30 November 2026. Supporting cooperative media transformation projects in Vienna, this program awards up to 40,000 euros for research concepts and up to 500,000 euros for implementation.

AI Center of Excellence Open Call lists no deadline. This open call connects AI-first startups across all sectors and stages with corporate partners, mentors, and global investor networks.

AI Center of Excellence closes on 31 December 2026. Designed for AI-first startups with working products or validated use cases, this accelerator provides corporate partnerships, investor access, mentorship, and global networking.

Growth Cohorts: Next generation low carbon concrete closes on 2 December 2026. UK businesses developing scalable low-carbon concrete solutions can access multi-stage grant funding starting at £50,000 for development plans.

DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) closes on 16 December 2026. Providing non-dilutive funding across 25 priority topic areas, this opportunity supports US small businesses developing innovative energy and deeptech technologies.

Globee® Awards for Impact closes on 24 June 2027. This international business awards program recognizes organizations, individuals, products, and initiatives delivering measurable positive impact across workplaces, society, and the environment.

The FoodTech 500 Global Ranking closes on 15 November 2026. Showcasing innovative AgriFoodTech startups and scaleups globally, this ranking evaluates companies on their business size, digital footprint, and sustainability practices.

MDI Programme Innovation and Scale-up Hub closes on 18 November 2026. Grant funding between £3.8 million and £4 million is available to establish a manufacturing hub supporting UK technology providers in advanced materials, automotive, aerospace, and space.

UK-Netherlands Co-Innovation for Quantum Technology 2026 closes on 9 February 2027. Grants of £250,000 to £400,000 support UK registered businesses collaborating with Netherlands-based partners on commercial quantum technology research and development projects.

LegalTech LaunchPad Startup Pitch Competition closes on 27 March 2027. Early-stage legaltech companies pitch live to investors and industry leaders to gain visibility and compete for an equity investment.

Closing in the next 14 days

Coopeuch Conecta Innovación 2026 closes on 9 November 2026. This call invites fintech and AI startups developing smart payment solutions to access pilots, venture client partnerships, and strategic financing.

FIERCE 2nd Open Call for the Financial Support Programme closes on 9 November 2026. Offering up to 50,000 EUR plus mentorship, this call funds projects applying downstream space data to develop positive environmental solutions.

FLF ICURe Engage - November 2026 closes on 9 November 2026. A 4-week, part-time virtual pre-commercialisation program helping UKRI Future Leaders Fellows evaluate the market potential and impact of their research.

Founders Live Pitch Competitions closes on 9 November 2026. Early-stage founders deliver 99-second live pitches followed by audience Q&A and voting across events held in more than 150 cities worldwide.

MassChallenge 2026-2027 Challenge Cycle closes on 9 November 2026. Mid-to-late stage startups match with corporate partners to accelerate pilot testing, proofs of concept, and commercialization across fintech, healthtech, and cybersecurity.

Businessplan-Wettbewerb Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW) closes on 10 November 2026. Founders in Berlin and Brandenburg receive free training seminars, business plan feedback from experts, and prize money across three competition stages.

Founder Institute Agentic Accelerator Program closes on 10 November 2026. This pre-seed program combines an AI-powered curriculum, mentor office hours, and AI agents to help founders launch companies across global chapters.

Founder Institute Bootcamps closes on 10 November 2026. Short, intensive virtual bootcamps designed for early founders covering practical topics such as customer acquisition, AI tools, ideation, and solo company building.

HumanTech Startup Challenge 2026 closes on 10 November 2026. Startups with an MVP building human-centered technology pitch live in Warsaw for five minutes to a jury for awards, visibility, and investor connections.

2027 SDSU Social Venture Challenge closes on 11 November 2026. Student teams from SDSU and invited Southern California institutions receive training and compete for $35,000 in total prizes with health and food system ideas.

Everything closing soon is on the closing soon page.

By the numbers

Founders currently have access to 236 open opportunities worldwide on getfund. Competitions form the largest category with 93 active listings, closely followed by 85 open grant calls providing non-dilutive capital. Accelerator programs account for 29 listings, while 20 general programs and 6 incubators offer structured support. In addition, 3 events are available for participating founders seeking new networks and partners across different development stages.

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Frequently asked questions
Which programs on the list close their applications first?
Multiple opportunities close on 2026-11-09, including Coopeuch Conecta Innovación 2026, FIERCE 2nd Open Call, FLF ICURe Engage, Founders Live Pitch Competitions, and MassChallenge 2026-2027 Challenge Cycle. Deadlines follow on 2026-11-10 for the HumanTech Startup Challenge 2026 and programs from Founder Institute.
What types of support are available across the open programs?
Founders can access diverse mechanisms. These include non-dilutive grants for quantum, manufacturing, or media innovation, live pitch competitions awarding cash prizes or equity investments, and corporate accelerator partnerships offering pilot projects and investor networks.
How can founders verify application requirements before applying?
To check all requirements, eligibility rules, and submission instructions, open the program page on getfund and visit its official link. Reviewing the official source ensures you meet criteria such as company stage, regional scope, and project alignment.