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NSF 26-511: SBIR/STTR Scientific Instrumentation Pilot (2026-2027)
Active NSF SBIR/STTR funding for U.S. small businesses developing next-generation scientific instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and other enabling technologies, with Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and supplemental routes.
Open Horizons Project Final Call 2026: up to 55,000 EUR for women-led early-stage deep-tech and digital startups
Historical reference for Open Horizons Open Call 3, the final call, which closed on 19 May 2026 and offered eligible women-led startups up to 55,000 EUR in milestone-based equity-free support.
Pear VC Fellows Program: 2026–2027 Cohort Archive
Historical reference for Pear VC's 2026–2027 Fellows cohort, whose application deadline was August 9, 2026. Pear's current Fellows page describes the apprenticeship but does not announce a new cohort deadline.
Poland Deep-Tech Commercialization Grants: NCBR STEP 2026 Cycle (Closed)
Historical reference for NCBR’s 2026 STEP calls in digital and deep tech, clean technologies, and biotechnology. All six sector-track application windows have closed; this page records their funding terms, eligibility and application process while NCBR evaluates submitted projects.
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Ocean Innovation Grants 2026: $100,000–$400,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding for Marine Technology From Universities, Nonprofits, and Startups Worldwide
The 2026 initial-proposal window is closed. Schmidt Marine Technology Partners offered non-dilutive grants, typically $100,000–$400,000, for novel ocean technologies advancing sustainable fisheries, habitat health, ocean observing, and marine-technology networks.
Seva First Innovation Challenge, Maharashtra Zone 2026
A regional challenge for innovations addressing public, community, industry or societal problems across Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu and Goa.
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026: Multiple Grants of Up to $15,000 for Youth-Led Ventures Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 awards multiple grants of up to $15,000 USD, plus free founder support and networking, to youth-led startups and projects run by founders aged 18 to 30 that are already delivering measurable social or environmental impact, with a submission deadline of August 31, 2026.
Thiel Fellowship 2026: $250,000 Over Two Years for Builders 22 and Under to Skip or Leave College and Work on Their Own Ideas
The Thiel Fellowship gives people aged 22 or younger $250,000 over two years, plus mentorship and a founder network, to stop out of college and build a company, research project, or movement — with rolling, year-round applications and no equity taken.
Upstream Festival Rotterdam 2027: Save the Date for May 20
Upstream Festival has announced May 20, 2027 as a save-the-date after its seventh edition took place on May 21, 2026. Ticket pricing and a 2027 application or ticket deadline are not yet published.
WFP Innovation Accelerator Sprint Program
A six-month WFP-backed sprint that helps teams move from idea to proof-of-concept with up to US$100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, and access to WFP field operations.