fUND cOMPETITION

Apply for funding through active funding competition.

  • Are you an impact entrepreneur leveraging business as a force for good? Our call for applications for the 2023 edition will open on Monday, May 16th, 2022.

    We are constantly looking for ways to extend opportunities to more impact entrepreneurs worldwide. For this upcoming edition, we will add two new regional categories: Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa and Oceania.

    A Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award will be created to encourage entrepreneurial solutions designed to close gaps of access, outcome or opportunities for communities that have been underrepresented or underserved.

    Apply Here

  • Unlock AWS Loft spaces with your Activate membership, and scale with up to $100,000 in AWS Active credits *

    Designed to help founders succeed, AWS Activate provides startups with the right mix of tools, partner benefits and expert support to quickly get started on AWS and scale your business, while optimizing performance, managing risk and keeping costs under control.

    Apply Here

  • ABH aims to identify, support and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future.

    The initiative aims to be as inclusive as possible. Applications are open in English and French to entrepreneurs from all African countries, all sectors, and all ages who operate businesses formally registered and headquartered in an African country, and that have a 3 year-track record.

    The finalists compete for a share of US $1.5 million in grant money.

    Apply Here


 

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accelerator programs

Funding opportunities led by teams who are trained to prepare you for free.

  • Techstars and J.P. Morgan accelerator programs will unlock untapped potential in traditionally overlooked entrepreneurs across nine U.S. cities.

    We provide funding and fundraising opportunities, workshops and curated resources, not to mention countless moments where you can learn from your peers. It’s a proven model that’s helped build thousands of successful companies, all over the world.

    Apply in Atlanta

    Apply in Chicago

    Apply in Detroit

    Apply in Miami

    Apply in Washington D.C.

  • Our investment-readiness accelerator is ready for more purpose and mission-driven startups who have growth potential, and today you can find out what it's like to take part.

    Collective Impact not only provides access to training and networking opportunities, it gives you the chance to get familiar with investors and crowdfunding options available to you.

    ✅ If you're a purpose-driven founder, ready to scale your impact and looking to get the crowd invested in your mission, get your name on the list now! 👀

    Apply now

  • Why should you apply to gBETA?

    gBETA runs multiple times every year in cities across the United States. Up to five companies from a range of verticals are selected from a competitive applicant pool to participate in the free seven-week program. Participating companies receive:

    Individualized coaching and mentorship from the team of nationally ranked accelerator gener8tor on company growth and investor readiness

    Weekly "Lunch & Learns" and "Mentor Swarms"

    Investor and accelerator pitches

    $1M+ in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, Paypal, Zendesk, Hubspot and Microsoft

    Ongoing post-program support and gener8tor community involvement and offerings

    gBETA's goal is that graduates will go on to participate in an investment accelerator or raise a seed round.

    Apply here

  • Where Black founders get the resources needed to scale their startups faster.

    Apply Here

  • We have multiple accelerator programs, some questions may be more advanced than your stage, if you don't know the answer, it's okay to put "I don't know" as well as put estimates if you don't have exact numbers available.

    Application Process:

    1. Please allow 2-3 business days for us to review your initial application.

    2. If you make it past the first round, we will reach out to schedule an interview.

    3. If you pass the interview, our investment committee will make a final determination.

    4. If accepted, we'll be in touch within 3-5 business days with your acceptance invitation.

    *Completion Time- This app takes 10-15 minutes to complete and can be saved to finish later by clicking save.

    *Connect Program- If applying for Connect only, please select Connect Only at the end of the app.

    Apply Here

  • S22 Applications Now Open!

    If you have a minimum viable product and at least one customer but need funding and resources to grow your startup faster, apply to the Sputnik ATX accelerator this Summer! Applications are now open

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