Equity

EIC Accelerator - European Innovation Council - European Commission

EU blended finance program supporting high-risk, high-impact innovation by startups and SMEs.

Type: Grant Amount: Grants up to €2.5M plus equity investments up to €15M Deadline: Oct 1, 2025 Location: Europe and Global

Germany High-Tech Gründerfonds

Provides seed financing and support for German high-tech startups across diverse sectors.

Type: Equity Amount: EUR €1,000,000 initial investment Deadline: Nov 30, 2025 Location: Germany

HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant

Large-scale grants for local partnerships to redevelop distressed public or assisted housing into mixed-income communities with comprehensive neighborhood revitalization.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $50 million Deadline: Annual NOFO, typically late spring Location: United States

Techstars Accelerators

Global accelerator platform offering seed funding, mentorship, and investor access for early-stage startups across industries.

Amount: $120,000 investment for 6% equity plus optional $100,000 convertible note Deadline: Apr 10, 2025 Location: Global

Y Combinator Accelerator

Flagship Silicon Valley accelerator investing $500K in early-stage startups through an intensive three-month program.

Type: Accelerator Amount: $500K total: $125K for 7% equity plus $375K on an uncapped SAFE with MFN Deadline: Apr 22, 2025 Location: United States and Global