Startup

The Tony Elumelu Foundation

Provides seed capital, training, and mentorship to African entrepreneurs across sectors.

Amount: $5,000 seed capital plus support Deadline: Mar 1, 2025 Location: Africa and Nigeria

Top European Startup Accelerators 2025: Funding, Equity, and How to Get In

Comprehensive guide to the best startup accelerator programs across Europe in 2025, including funding amounts, equity stakes, application deadlines, and insider tips for getting accepted

Amount: Varies by program: €10,000 to €150,000+ in seed funding Deadline: Rolling/Varies by program Location: Europe and Multiple Countries
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UNICEF Venture Fund

Equity-free funding and product mentorship for early-stage, open-source technology startups improving the lives of children.

Amount: Up to $100,000 equity-free investment Deadline: May 31, 2025 Location: Global

Venture Kick - 1 Million Plus to kick your startup to success

Swiss university spin-offs can secure up to CHF 150,000 in staged funding through Venture Kick's three-phase program. No equity required. Includes mentorship, pitch training, and access to investor networks.

Amount: CHF 150,000 Deadline: Rolling Location: Switzerland

Vietnam NIC Innovation Launchpad: Get VND 2.5 Billion in Support to Scale Your Vietnamese Startup

accelerate Vietnamese startups through the National Innovation Center

Type: Accelerator Amount: VND 2,500,000,000 in services Deadline: Sep 28, 2024 Location: Vietnam

WIPO Global Awards 2026: How to Win the World's Top IP Prize

The WIPO Global Awards recognize SMEs and startups that use intellectual property to drive positive impact. Winners get global promotion, mentorship, and a trip to Geneva.

Type: Prize Amount: Global Recognition + Mentorship + Trip to Geneva Deadline: Mar 31, 2026 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