Non-Dilutive

Google for Startups Black Founders Fund

Equity-free cash awards, Google Cloud credits, and mentorship for Black-led startups in the U.S. and selected regions.

Type: Grant Amount: $150,000 in non-dilutive funding plus $100,000 in Google Cloud credits Deadline: Jun 15, 2025 Location: United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe

Intercom Early Stage Program

Intercom Early Stage Program gives qualifying startups a multi-year discounted path for AI-first customer support tooling through a recurring signup model.

Type: Grant Amount: 90% off year 1, 50% off year 2, 25% off year 3 (per published program terms) Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

Linear Startup Program

Linear Startup Program provides eligible early-stage teams with up to six months free on Linear plans through a recurring partner-affiliated offer.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to 6 months free on eligible Linear plans Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

Miro Collaboration Software Grant for Startups: How to Get Non Dilutive Workspace Value on a Rolling Basis

Founders love to say they’re “moving fast.

Amount: Program value varies by startup plan and eligibility Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

MongoDB Startup Credits and Technical Support Program: How Early-Stage Teams Get Non-Dilutive Database Help Worldwide

If you have ever watched a startup burn weeks arguing about infrastructure, you know the dirty secret: databases are rarely the thing that wins you customers, but they can absolutely be the thing that loses them.

Amount: Program benefits vary by startup profile and eligibility Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

Non Dilutive Startup Funding in Disguise: How to Get Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub Credits and Perks for Cloud and AI Builds

Most “startup support programs” are like free tote bags at a conference: nice, but not exactly paying your AWS bill. **Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub** is different. It’s not a trophy you hang on your website.

Amount: Credits and benefits package (tiered by stage) Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

NSF Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) Phase I

Non-dilutive NSF Seed Fund support for high-risk technology commercialization via SBIR/STTR, starting with project pitch and invitation workflow.

Type: Grant Amount: Phase I proposals may request up to $305,000 for 6-18 months under the current Phase I … Deadline: Nov 5, 2025 Location: United States

NVIDIA Inception Program for AI Startups: Free Global Membership With Training, Visibility, and Potential Cost Savings

If you’re building an AI startup, you already know the dirty secret: the “idea” is the cheap part.

Amount: Free program access; member benefits vary Deadline: Ongoing Location: Global

Startup CRM Discount Guide 2025: How to Save on HubSpot for Startups With Non Dilutive Support

Startups love to talk about growth. Fewer love to talk about the plumbing that makes growth possible. But here is the uncomfortable truth: a surprising number of young companies are one messy spreadsheet away from operational farce.

Amount: Discounted HubSpot access (offer varies by eligibility) Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

Startup Productivity Funding Without Dilution: How the Atlassian for Startups Program Gets You Discounted Jira and Confluence Pricing

If you run an early-stage startup, you already know the cruel math: every month you’re paying for tools you “need,” while still building the product that (hopefully) pays for the tools.

Amount: Discounted pricing (program tier dependent) Deadline: Rolling Location: Global