Startup grants (2026)

Grants and non-dilutive programs that fund startups without taking equity. We list 10 programs below, with each one's cheque size, equity and application questions.

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  EIC Accelerator (EU)

  The EU's largest innovation funding program. Up to €2.5M in grants (non-dilutive) plus up to €15M in equity. M...

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  $15000K

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  43North

  Up to $1M in cash grants with zero equity. Catch: you must relocate to Buffalo, NY for 1 year. If you can do t...

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  $1000K · 0%

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  MassChallenge

  Nonprofit accelerator that takes zero equity. Cash prizes up to $1M for top performers. Programs in Boston, Is...

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  $1000K · 0%

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  AI Grant

  Grants from Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross for AI researchers and builders. No equity. $25K-$250K to work on AI...

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  $250K · 0%

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  Ben Franklin Technology Partners

  Pennsylvania's state-funded technology investment program. $50K-$250K via loans or royalty agreements (minimal...

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  $250K

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  NC IDEA

  North Carolina grant foundation. Up to $250K with zero equity. Must be NC-based. Connected to Research Triangl...

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  $250K · 0%

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  Venture Kick

  Swiss program that gives up to CHF 150K with zero equity. Three-phase funding model. Only for Switzerland-base...

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  $165K · 0%

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  Cleantech Open

  World's largest cleantech accelerator competition. No equity taken. Cash prizes and industry connections for c...

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  $100K · 0%

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  Start-Up Chile

  Chilean government's world-famous grant program. No equity, up to $100K in grants, 1-year visa. Must relocate...

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  $100K · 0%

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  Parallel18

  Puerto Rico government-backed program. No equity, up to $75K in grants. Unique position: US territory with LAT...

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  $75K · 0%

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