Entrepreneurship

SSBCI: The $10 Billion Federal Boost for Small Businesses

A massive federal program that gives money to states to fund small business loans and venture capital investments.

Type: Funding Amount: Loans up to $5M+ | VC Investments up to $20M Deadline: Rolling (Varies by State) Location: United States, District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and Tribal Governments

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

Toronto Business Incubation Grant 2026: Up to $100,000 for Entrepreneurship Programs

Not-for-profit incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurship organizations in Toronto can secure grants up to $100,000 to support programs, events, and operations that foster new businesses and innovation.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $20,000 (programs), $10,000 (events), or $100,000 (multi-year operating support) Deadline: Nov 20, 2025 Location: Canada - Toronto

Upstream Festival 2025 Rotterdam: Network with 2000+ Innovators, Investors, and Founders

Join 2000+ entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers at Upstream Festival 2025 in Rotterdam (May 21-22) for 45+ events, fireside chats, pitch sessions, and meaningful connections driving sustainable innovation

Amount: Ticket prices vary (early bird discounts available) Deadline: May 21, 2025 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands and Europe

USDA Youth Loans 2025: Get Up to $5,000 to Start Your Ag Business

Financing up to $5,000 for youth ages 10–20 to start or expand agricultural projects with guidance from advisors.

Type: Loan Amount: Up to $5,000 per eligible youth project Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Win £50,000 and Tailored Support: Women in Innovation Grants (Innovate UK) 2025 Guide

If you are a woman founder or senior decision-maker running an ambitious UK-registered micro, small or medium enterprise, this is one of those opportunities that can push your business from promising prototype to commercial traction.

Amount: GBP £50,000 equity-free grant plus tailored business support Deadline: Oct 1, 2025 Location: United Kingdom

Women Entrepreneurship Fellowship Grant 2025: How to Win the Tory Burch Foundation 5000 Dollar Award and Yearlong Support

If you are a woman building a real business – not a “cute side hustle,” but a company with revenue, customers, and big ambition – the Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program should absolutely be on your radar.

Amount: $5,000 grant + one-year fellowship programming Deadline: Nov 1, 2024 Location: United States

الهيئة العامة للمنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة | منشآت

Empowers Saudi founders scaling ventures aligned with Vision 2030 strategic sectors.

Amount: SAR 2,000,000 milestone-based grant Deadline: Feb 10, 2025 Location: Saudi Arabia