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JHTV: I-Corps - Summer

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
4/1/2025
Application Deadline:
5/30/2025
Accelerator

A free, 4-week program developed by the National Science Foundation for researchers, faculty, students, and community entrepreneurs. Participants will engage in customer discover research to inform how to take their innovation from idea to market.

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Duration:
July - August 2025
Location:
Hybrid in Baltimore, MD
Under $10K
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
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Education
past
opportunity
Fellowship

Pahara Fellowship

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
4/1/2025
Application Deadline:
6/1/2025
Fellowship

The Fellowship seeks to strengthen and sustain a diverse community of outstanding leaders who are transforming public education so that every child is prepared to lead a free and fulfilling life.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
2025
Location:
In-Person Summits in Colorado
Under $10K
Pahara Institute
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opportunity
Fellowship

Leadership Denver Fellowship

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
1/2/2025
Application Deadline:
6/2/2025
Fellowship

Leadership Denver transforms actively engaged civic leaders into community champions through in-depth experiences with a close network of new personal and professional relationships that last a lifetime. This 11-month program includes a class retreat and community impact project.

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August 2025 - June 2026
Location:
Denver, CO
Under $10K
Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation
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Stage 2
Education
Social Impact
past
opportunity
Fellowship

Hopelab: HBCU Translational Science Fellowship

Total Funding:
$100,000
Application Opens:
3/25/2025
Application Deadline:
6/2/2025
Fellowship

Eligible candidates are research faculty and career researchers at an HBCU in a relevant field of behavioral science. Fellows will each work on an independent project focused on supporting the well-being of Black adolescents (ages 10-25).

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Sep 2025 - Sept 2026
Location:
Hybrid
$75K and above
Hopelab
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gener8tor NMotion Accelerator Fall 2025

Total Funding:
$100,000
Application Opens:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
6/15/2025
Accelerator

gener8tor invests $100k into your high-growth startup. Gain specific business knowledge via a nationally ranked system and a 12-week investment for-equity program.

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August 20 - November 14, 2025
Location:
Hybrid
$75K and above
gener8tor
Stage 4
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Grant

CZI: Accelerating and Scaling Biological Sciences With AI

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
1/9/2025
Application Deadline:
6/18/2025
Grant

An up to two-year international postdoctoral fellowship program between the U.S. and Japan designed to advance excellence in bioengineering and biomedical research.

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Duration:
2025-26
Location:
United States
Under $10K
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Stage 4
Technology
Social Impact
past
opportunity
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Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship

Total Funding:
N/A
Application Opens:
4/1/2025
Application Deadline:
6/22/2025
Fellowship

The Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship is a fully funded Fellowship that equips impact- and growth-driven entrepreneurs with the tools to achieve product-market fit and scale their ventures.

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16 weeks
Location:
Boulder, CO/Virtual
Under $10K
Stage 3
Stage 4
Technology
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Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship Announcement Post
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Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship

Total Funding:
0
Application Opens:
4/1/2025
Application Deadline:
6/22/2025
Fellowship

Fellowship for impact-driven leaders leveraging AI and technology to help solve their communities' biggest challenges. Open to applicants in select Google Data Center regions in Austell GA, Council Bluffs IA, Omaha NE, Berkeley County SC, Loudoun County VA, Hamina (Finland), or Waltham Cross/London (UK).

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Sept 2025 - Dec 2025
Location:
Virtual
Under $10K
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Accelerator

gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator Summer 2025

Total Funding:
$100,000
Application Opens:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
6/30/2025
Accelerator

gener8tor invests $100k into your high-growth startup. Gain specific business knowledge via a nationally ranked system and a 12-week investment for-equity program.

Funding Period:
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Duration:
August 15 - November 21, 2025
Location:
Great Lakes Area
$75K and above
gener8tor
Stage 4
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Education
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past
opportunity
Grant

Boettcher Foundation: Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants

Total Funding:
$1,000 - $10,000
Application Opens:
6/2/2025
Application Deadline:
6/30/2025
Grant

The Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grant Program strengthens the capacity of leadership organizations that are working to create a more inclusive and accessible leadership ecosystem in Colorado.

Funding Period:
Notified August 1
Funding Type:
Grant
Duration:
Location:
Colorado
Notified August 1
Grant
Under $10K
Boettcher Foundation
Stage 2
Stage 3
Social Impact
past
opportunity
Fellowship

Chinook Fund: Giving Project

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
6/1/2025
Application Deadline:
6/30/2025
Fellowship

Chinook Fund’s democratized grantmaking brings together a diverse cohort of people from all income levels who are passionate about social change and interested in developing in fundraising, grantmaking, and community building.

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Location:
Colorado
Under $10K
Chinook Fund
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Accelerator

Google Accelerator: AI for Energy

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
3/6/2025
Application Deadline:
6/30/2025
Accelerator

The Accelerator runs for a period of ten-weeks with a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, sprint projects and mentorship.

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Sept - Nov 2025
Location:
Hybrid
Under $10K
Google for Startups
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ODF:24

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/4/2025
Application Deadline:
2/24/2025
Accelerator

ODF24 is an intense one-week in-person experience focused on meeting collaborators, exploring ideas, and gaining conviction.

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February 28 - March 7, 2025
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Under $10K
ODF
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LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator announces its 2025 Breakthrough to Scale Program. Applications open now through Feb 21st
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LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator 2025 Breakthrough to Scale Program

Total Funding:
Up to $200,000
Application Opened:
1/9/2025
Application Deadline:
2/21/2025
Accelerator

Apply to LearnLaunch’s Breakthrough to Scale Accelerator! Get expert coaching, investor connections, and up to $200K in milestone-based funding. Open to early-stage edtech startups in K-12, Higher Ed, Workforce & Lifelong Learning. Before applying, attend a required info session: http://bit.ly/BTSInfoWebinar

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May 2025 - October 2025
Location:
Hybrid
$75K and above
LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator
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Accelerator

gener8tor Oklahoma City Accelerator 2025

Total Funding:
$100,000
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
2/21/2025
Accelerator

gener8tor invests $100k into your high-growth startup. Gain specific business knowledge via a nationally ranked system and a 12-week investment for-equity program.

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Duration:
March 13 - June 6, 2025
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK
$75K and above
gener8tor
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Accelerator

Black Girl Ventures x TikTok Shop: SOAR Together Business Accelerator Program

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/15/2025
Application Deadline:
2/21/2025
Accelerator

A 6-week cohort program, created in collaboration with TikTok, designed to empower entrepreneurs with the education, tools, and resources needed to maximize your potential on the platform.

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March - April 2026
Location:
Remote
BLACK GIRL VENTURES FOUNDATION
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Fellowship

ASU Prep Microschool Entrepreneur Fellowship

Total Funding:
0
Application Opened:
2/17/2025
Application Deadline:
2/17/2025
Fellowship

If you have an innovative idea for a microschool focused on K–12 learners ASU Prep can help you get started. This year-long fellowship program will give you access to robust training, proven curriculum resources, teaching methodologies, and ongoing support.

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Duration:
Winter/Spring 2025
Location:
Hybrid
Under $10K
ASU Microschool Entrepreneur Fellowship
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Boettcher Foundation: Community Connection Grant (Winter)

Total Funding:
$20,000 - $75,000
Application Opened:
1/15/2025
Application Deadline:
2/14/2025
Grant

These grants often help fund the construction of facilities with multi-use spaces, bring together nonprofit organizations and cross-sector partners in shared locations, or make strategic investments that elevate successful initiatives to the next level.

Funding Period:
Notified March 3
Funding Type:
Grant
Duration:
Location:
Colorado
Notified March 3
Grant
$50K - $74,999
Boettcher Foundation
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Program takes place in-person in San Francisco. It kicks off with a 3-day, in-person retreat in San Francisco.
Accelerator

Y Combinator: Next Batch

Total Funding:
$50,000
Application Opened:
1/4/2025
Application Deadline:
2/11/2025
Accelerator

Y Combinator is accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Batch funding cycle. Groups work in-person from April - June 2025 in San Francisco.

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April - June 2025
Location:
San Francisco
$75K and above
Y Combinator
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Montessori Credential Grant

Total Funding:
$1,000 - $20,000 depending on credential center
Application Opened:
1/6/2025
Application Deadline:
2/10/2025
Grant

Our goal is to train and foster communities of practice for 60+ Black Montessori educators over the next two years. Through the Montessori Credential grant, we do just that by funding scholarships for Black educators interested in obtaining a Montessori credential.

Funding Period:
Jan 6 - Feb 10, 2025
Funding Type:
Unrestricted
Duration:
Location:
Remote
Jan 6 - Feb 10, 2025
Unrestricted
Under $10K
Black Wildflowers Fund
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Accelerator

Google Accelerator: Cloud AI

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Application Opened:
12/16/2024
Application Deadline:
2/4/2025
Accelerator

A new ten-week accelerator class for high potential AI first technology startups based in the U.S. and Canada.

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April - June 2025
Location:
Hybrid
Google for Startups
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Accelerator

Village Capital: US Women in Tech Accelerator

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Application Opened:
12/16/2024
Application Deadline:
1/31/2025
Accelerator

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March 2025 - July 2025
Location:
Virtual with 1 in-person summit
Village Capital
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Fellowship

Obama Leaders Program

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Application Opened:
12/1/2024
Application Deadline:
1/30/2025
Fellowship

For leaders working in the public sector, civil society, and the private sector who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the common good.

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Location:
Remote
Under $10K
Obama Foundation
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Fellowship

Watson Institute: The Retail Readiness Entrepreneurship Training Program 2025

Total Funding:
Varies
Application Opened:
10/1/2024
Application Deadline:
1/26/2025
Fellowship

A 16-week program to support underserved agricultural entrepreneurs to become retail ready, funded by Wal-Mart.

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Duration:
October 2024 - January 2025
Location:
Virtual
Under $10K
Watson Institute
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