How many funding programs are open right now for AI and machine learning startups in the United States?

465 programs are open right now for AI and machine learning startups in the United States.

Which of these closes next?

Global Business Tech Awards 2027 closes on November 5, 2026.

How many of these name AI and machine learning as their sector?

110 programs name AI and machine learning as a sector; 355 more have no sector limit.

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AI and machine learning startup funding programs in the United States (November 2026)

Open programs a founder in the United States can apply to, each checked against its official page. Calls that name this sector come first, then calls open to any sector.

465 listings

Specific to AI and machine learning (110)

Global Mobile (GLOMO) AwardsGSMAOpenCompetitionDeadline: Under 7 days
Stripe Sessions 2027 - Call for ProposalsStripeOpenEventDeadline: Under 7 days
Hitachi Startup Challenge FY26Hitachi (delivered by L Marks)OpenCompetitionDeadline: Under 7 days
NYU Entrepreneurs ChallengeNYU Stern Berkley Center for EntrepreneurshipOpenCompetitionDeadline: Under 7 days
Coopeuch Conecta Innovación 2026Coopeuch & ChileGlobal VenturesOpenCompetitionDeadline: Under 7 days

Also open to any sector (355)

Programs that state no sector limit, so AI and machine learning startups can apply to them too.

Global Business Tech Awards 2027Don't Panic EventsOpenCompetitionDeadline: Under 7 days
The Fast Pitch Competition at Startup Fest '26Drexel University's LeBow College of BusinessOpenCompetitionDeadline: Under 7 days
Polsky BridgePolsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of ChicagoOpenProgramDeadline: Under 7 days
McCloskey New Venture CompetitionIDEA Center, University of Notre DameOpenCompetitionDeadline: Under 7 days
Startup Award Miami 2026 - The VenturesThe VenturesOpenCompetitionDeadline: Under 7 days

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How many funding programs are open right now for AI and machine learning startups in the United States?: 465 programs are open right now for AI and machine learning startups in the United States.
Which of these closes next?: Global Business Tech Awards 2027 closes on November 5, 2026.
How many of these name AI and machine learning as their sector?: 110 programs name AI and machine learning as a sector; 355 more have no sector limit.