Startup

Startup Innovation Grants Brazil 2025 How to Secure up to R 1500000 from Finep Chamadas Publicas

If you run a Brazilian startup and your biggest bottleneck right now is money for real product development, testing, and market preparation, Finep is basically the public bank account you wish you had.

Amount: BRL R$1,500,000 matching grant Deadline: Oct 17, 2025 Location: Brazil

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

Stripe Atlas

Stripe Atlas is an always-available startup formation program that helps founders incorporate, obtain tax ID support, issue equity, and access startup partner discounts.

Type: Grant Amount: Includes up to $2,500 Stripe credits plus partner discounts (per current Atlas offer) Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

Techstars Accelerator: $120,000 Investment for Early-Stage Startups

One of the world's most extensive accelerator networks, running 50+ programs annually across verticals including climate, fintech, healthtech, space, mobility, and Web3. Startups receive $120,000 in funding, three months of intensive mentorship, investor introductions, and lifetime access to a global alumni network of 3,700+ companies.

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

Thailand NIA Deep Tech Accelerator: ฿5 Million Support for Science-Based Startups

Provides funding, mentorship, and market access for Thai deep technology startups in AI, robotics, biotech, advanced materials, and clean energy. Includes access to specialized equipment and investor connections.

Type: Accelerator Amount: THB ฿5,000,000 support package Deadline: Rolling Location: Thailand

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP): $5,000 Seed Funding for African Entrepreneurs

Africa's largest private entrepreneurship support programme, providing $5,000 non-refundable seed capital, 12-week business training, mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, and access to a network of over 21,000 alumni across all 54 African countries. Since 2015, TEF has disbursed over $100 million in direct funding.

Amount: $5,000 non-refundable seed capital Deadline: Mar 1, 2026 Location: Africa

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

Trung tâm Đổi mới sáng tạo Quốc gia | Vietnam National Innovation Center

Support of up to VND 2.5 billion in services for Vietnamese startups scaling through the National Innovation Center launchpad.

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

TÜBİTAK | Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu

Grants of up to TRY 900,000 for Turkish entrepreneurs turning research into startups through the TÜBİTAK 1512 program.

Amount: TRY 900,000 Deadline: Sep 19, 2024 Location: Turkey

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 (jury sessions held several times throughout the year) Location: Switzerland