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Name
Level
Stage
Grant
Comment
URL
Difficulty
AI Grant (Open Source Project)
USA
Early Stage
5,000 - 50,000 USD in grants for open source projects
grants for open source projects
https://aigrant.org/
Medium
AI Grant (Accelerator)
USA
Early Stage
Growth Stage
250,000 USD on an uncapped SAFE for your AI-native product startup
accelerator for AI startups
https://aigrant.com/
Medium
Exist Stipendium
Germany
Early Stage
Monthly grant of 1,000 - 3,000 EUR per person
Only granted to teams with business ideas - before founding
https://www.exist.de/EXIST/Navigation/DE/Gruendungsfoerderung/EXIST-Gruenderstipendium/exist-gruenderstipendium.html
Medium
Horizon
EU
Early Stage
Growth Stage
Same as EIC. Horizon Europe is the umbrella organization.
https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en
Hard
EIC Accelerator (Grant)
EU
Growth Stage
0.5-2.5M EUR
grant only less likely than grant + equity applications
https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-accelerator-0_en
Hard
BayTou
Germany
Bavaria
Early Stage
up to 150k EUR
The project must not have started yet, must be characterised by a significant technical and economic risk of success and a high level of innovation. Technology-oriented commercial companies
https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/de/baytou
Easy
Environmental Technology Scheme
Norway
Early Stage
500 to 600k NOK
Only for company in Norway, up to 60% of CAPEX, 5M EUR was biggest so far
https://www.innovasjonnorge.no/en/start-page/our-services/innovation-and-development/grants-for-environmental-technology/
Medium
“Dekarbonisierung der Industrie”
Germany
Early Stage
The funding is granted as a subsidy/investment subsidy within the framework of part financing (grant). The grant is limited to a maximum amount.
Grant wont be granted to Energy Suppliers. It would only be granted for concrete projects and to companies in energy intensive sectors part of the EU ETS.
https://www.klimaschutz-industrie.de/foerderung/dekarbonisierung-in-der-industrie/
Medium
BAFA: Modul 4: Energie- und ressourcenbezogene Optimierung von Anlagen und Prozessen
Germany
Growth Stage
max. 15 M, Grant of 500 EUR per ton of CO2 avoided (900 EUR for SME)
Funding is available for investment measures for the energetic and resource-oriented optimisation of industrial and commercial systems and processes that contribute to increasing energy or resource efficiency or to reducing and avoiding fossil energy consumption or CO2-intensive resources in companies.
https://www.bafa.de/DE/Energie/Energieeffizienz/Energieeffizienz_und_Prozesswaerme/Modul4_Energiebezogene_Optimierung/modul4_energiebezogene_optimierung_node.html#:~:text=Höhe der Förderung&text=Die maximale Förderung ist auf,CO2 begrenzt (Fördereffizienz).
Medium
Innovationsgutschein Bayern
Germany
Bavaria
Early Stage
30k EUR - 80k EUR
LM: could be interesting for Feasability studies. Possible to get three times per year
https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/de/innovationsgutschein-bayern
Easy
IBB Gründungsbonus
Germany
Berlin
Early Stage
50k EUR
Headquarters and, if applicable, the subsidized business premises must remain and be operated in Berlin for at least 3 years after the final payment.
https://www.ibb.de/de/foerderprogramme/gruendungsbonus.html
Medium
IBB Innovationsassistent
Germany
Berlin
Early Stage
40k EUR (50% of the salary of up to 2 people)
only 40k max for probably some effort
https://www.ibb.de/de/foerderprogramme/innovationsassistent-in.html
Medium
ProFit - Frühphasenfinanzierung
Germany
Berlin
Early Stage
500k EUR (100k grant, 400k loan)
Newly founded, technology-oriented small companies (KU) based in Berlin are eligible to apply
https://www.ibb.de/de/foerderprogramme/pro-fit-fruehphasenfinanzierung.html
Hard
Wipano (patente)
Germany
16k EUR
The program provides funding and assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and members of liberal professions in Germany to secure their research and development results through industrial property rights, with the aim of raising awareness of the benefits of patents.
https://www.innovation-beratung-foerderung.de/INNO/Redaktion/DE/Dossiers/wipano-unternehmen-patentierung.html?cms_docId=415204
Medium
7. Energieforschungsprogramm
Germany
Early Stage
no cap
For TRL>6 ?
https://www.energieforschung.de/antragsteller/antragstellung
Hard
Small Scale Projects
Europe
Early Stage
Only projects with a total capital expenditure between 2 500 000 EUR and 7 500 000 EUR will be eligible under this call.
Only projects with a total capital expenditure between EUR 2 500 000 and EUR 7 500 000/ will be eligible under this call
https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/funding-climate-action/innovation-fund/small-scale-calls_en
Easy
Invest BW
Germany
BaWü
Early Stage
Growth Stage
25K - 1M EUR
Startups must have a registered office, branch or operating facility in Baden-Württemberg.
https://invest-bw.de/
Medium
UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators
Germany
Munich
Early Stage
1,000 to 5,000 EUR per grant
support exceptional founding teams with deep tech solutions in B2B (business to business). Must be part of the UnternehmerTUM program, the Technical University of Munich, or the TUM Venture Labs
https://www.unternehmertum.de/en/services/funding-for-innovators
Medium
InnoFounder
Germany
Hamburg
Early Stage
2,500 EUR monthly, max 75.000 EUR
The amount of the grant is a flat rate of €2,500/month per person for full-time employment. The grant is awarded as a non-repayable grant for a maximum period of 18 months. The maximum amount per foundation is €75,000.
https://innovationsstarter.com/innofounder/
Medium
Gründerstipendium NRW
Germany
NRW
Early Stage
Monthly grant of 1,000 EUR per person, for up to one year
Supports innovative start-up projects founded in North Rhine-Westphalia, Open to individuals or teams (max 3) with an innovative business idea; must be at least 18 years old and reside in North Rhine-Westphalia, Monthly grant of €1,000 per person, for up to one year. The money can be used for private living or invested in the start-up. In addition, the scholarship holders benefit from coaching offered by accredited start-up networks
https://www.gruenderstipendium.nrw/gruenden
Easy
ESF Plus - Förderung von Technologiegründungsstipendien
Germany
Saxony
Early Stage
Monthly grant of 1,000 - 3,000 EUR per person, for up to one year
Supports innovative start-up projects founded in the Free State of Saxony, Open to individuals or teams (max 3). Students, university graduates, graduates from vocational academies, scientific staff at universities, vocational academies/ research institutions, or former scientific staff with main or secondary residence in the Free State of Saxony. The company must not have been founded at the time the application is submitted but must be founded within six months of the start of the approval per
https://www.sab.sachsen.de/de/esf-plus-f%C3%B6rderung-von-technologiegr%C3%BCndungsstipendien
Medium
Berliner Startup Stipendium
Germany
Berlin
Early Stage
2,000 EUR (gross) per month, per person, for 6 months. In addition, each scholarship includes the use of the infrastructure of the SIB (Startup Incubator Berlin) and there is an extra budget for external specialist coaching worth 1,000 EUR per startup team
Trilateral collaboration between the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin), the European Social Fund (ESF), and the State of Berlin, Open to teams (at least 2 and at most 3 individuals) that have a university degree, i.e. at least a bachelor's degree. Every team needs to choose a professor of the HWR as a mentor. The company should not yet be founded or economically active on the market. The place of residence (registration address) of all founders is in Berlin
https://www.startup-incubator.berlin/stipendium/
Medium
EArly-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER)
USA
Early Stage
up to 300,000 USD for a period of up to two years.
The NSF offers grants to support fundamental research and development in science and engineering. They have programs focused on technology fields such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
https://new.nsf.gov/funding/early-career-researchers#early-concept-grants-for-exploratory-research-eager-c8f
Hard
Department of Energy (DOE) Grants
USA
Early Stage
The DOE provides funding opportunities for research and development projects in energy-related technologies, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, nuclear energy, and advanced computing.
https://www.energy.gov/osdbu/funding-opportunity-announcements-and-grants
Hard
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I
USA
Early Stage
2,000 USD/month
Although the funding amounts can vary depending on the agency and project, the SBIR Phase I program supports early-stage research and development projects by small businesses. While $2,000 per month may not be guaranteed, this program offers the potential for substantial funding to advance innovative technology concepts.
https://www.sbir.gov/about
Medium
Founder Institute's Female Founder Initiative
USA
Early Stage
2,000 USD/month
https://foundersfoundation.de/gruenden-in-owl/startup-school/?utm_campaign=Startup%20School%20-%20Founders%20Foundation&utm_source=ppc&utm_medium=GoogleAd&utm_content=FemaleFounder&utm_term=female%20founder&utm_campaign=Startup+School+%2314+Interest+Q4+2022+Q1+2023+DE&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4863717396&hsa_cam=18379329765&hsa_grp=142512377896&hsa_ad=626395374612&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-305900568188&hsa_kw=female%20founder&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=CjwKCAjwwb6lBhBJEiwAbuVUSi3_r3bm5q7mDP00O67-qqcKOJLrIka6taG5qqVIXI7ybTwoci-ShxoCa2sQAvD_BwE#startup-programme
Easy
Innovate UK Smart Grants
UK
Early Stage
100,000 GBP - 500,000 GBP for upto 18 months and can be single or collaborative. upto £2 million for 19 to 36 months
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/1448/overview/304e6f31-0117-44d1-8c2c-4852876a7928#scope
Medium
UK Games Fund
UK
Early Stage
up to 25,000 GBP
https://ukgamesfund.com/funded-projects/
Easy
EUREKA Eurostars
Germany
Early Stage
500,000 EUR
Eurostars is a funding program supporting research-performing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing innovative products, processes, or services. While the funding amount can vary, successful applicants can receive substantial financial support for their tech startup projects.
https://www.eurekanetwork.org/countries/germany/eurostars/funding
Hard
Techfunding.eu - Innobooster - multiple opportunities
Denmark
Early Stage
Growth Stage
50,000 - 5M DKK
Innobooster is Innovation Fund Denmark’s programme for knowledge-based, innovative projects in SMEs and entrepreneurial companies.
https://www.techfunding.eu/innobooster
Medium
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Germany
Early Stage
2,000 EUR/month up to 2 years
https://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/individual/research_fellowships/calculator/index.jsp#results
Hard
Grace Accelerator
Germany
Berlin
Early Stage
2,200 EUR/month
only for female founders, founder needs to be based in Berlin
https://www.grace-accelerator.de/home.html
Medium
Ventures Thrive
Europe
1.5 Million EUR for up to 32 startups
venture builder for deeptech climate founders from CEE & Widening Countries
https://www.venturesthrive.eu/
EIT Urban Mobility
EU
Early Stage
Growth Stage
up to 500,000 EUR
less than 100 employees; Innovative product/service contributing to at least one of the EIT Urban Mobility Focus Areas
https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/impact-ventures/eit-urban-mobility-startup-investments/
Hard
EIT new european Bauhaus programme
EU
Early Stage
Growth Stage
50,000 EUR
selecting only 12 start-ups
https://eit.europa.eu/news-events/news/12-start-ups-selected-second-edition-new-european-bauhaus-programme
Hard
EIB Institute
EU
up to 100,000 EUR
for research and education
https://institute.eib.org/social-innovation-tournament-2/
Hard
Hessen Ideen
Germany
Early Stage
up to 2,500 EUR/month
for graduates or university members
https://hessen-ideen.de/stipendium/informationen
Medium
Digitales Hessen
Germany
Early Stage
Growth Stage
budget of 7.59 billion EUR from 2021 untill 2027
supporting digital innovation
https://digitales.hessen.de/foerderprogramme/eu-foerderungen
Medium
Push Hesse
Germany
Early Stage
up to 40,000 EUR
early stage start-up, especially targeting Sustainable Development Goals – SDG, startup <5 years
https://push.hessen.de/bewerbung-0
Medium
WIBank
Germany
up to 10,000 EUR
SMEs
https://www.wibank.de/digital-zuschuss
Hard
BioInnovation Institute Venture Lab
EU
Early Stage
500,000 EUR risk-free convertible loan; Opportunity for 1.3M EUR in follow-on funding through the Venture House program
The program supports life science start-ups operating within human health and planetary health. Research-based idea with high-growth commercial potential. Venture Lab can only support companies with no commercial investments/ownership
https://bii.dk/programs/venturelab/
Medium
SPRIND
Europe
Early Stage
Disruptive Innovation
https://www.sprind.org/de/
Hard
Forschungszulage
Germany
up to 1 M EUR a year
Under the "Forschungszulagengesetz" (FZulG), a company can claim up to 4 million euros in expenses from R&D projects. Upon recognition of eligibility for funding, up to 25% of the expenses can be reimbursed in the form of a research allowance.
https://www.bescheinigung-forschungszulage.de/infothek/neu-hier
Medium
Emergent Ventures
USA
Early Stage
>5,000 USD
"support entrepreneurs with highly scalable, “zero to one” ideas for meaningfully improving society."
https://www.mercatus.org/emergent-ventures
Hard
Fast Grants
International
10,000-500,000 USD
"scientist at an academic institution currently working on a COVID-19 related project and in need of funding"
https://fastgrants.org/
Easy
776 Fellowship
International
Early Stage
100,000 USD
"young people tackling climate change"
https://www.776.org/
Hard
EA Funds
International
5,000-500,000 USD
"project you think will improve the world, and it seems like a good fit for one of our funds"
https://funds.effectivealtruism.org/apply-for-funding
Hard
Survival and Flourishing Fund
International
Early Stage
variable
philanthropic gifts and grants
https://survivalandflourishing.fund/
Medium
Gitcoin Grants
International
variable
"Discover and Fund Public Goods" Web3/ Crypto
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gitcoin.co/grants/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1709548151063358&usg=AOvVaw1BWx7DQSgcMk84UGb_1Mx7
Medium
Vibefund
International
variable
"financial support, networking, and counseling for members of the vibecamp community to help them make progress on creative, technical, and professional projects."
https://vibe.camp/vibefund/
Moth Fund
International
5,000 USD
"early-stage-focused venture capital firm that aims to increase the agency of extraordinary individuals using both investment dollars and grants"
https://www.mothfund.com/
Hard
O’Shaughnessy Fellowship
International
Early Stage
100,000 USD
"for ambitious people who want to build something great. "
https://www.osv.llc/oshaughnessy-fellowships
Hard
1517 Medici Project
International
Early Stage
1,000 USD
"high school, college students, and dropouts to launch projects to make humanity better"
https://www.1517fund.com/post/1517-medici-project
Hard
Thiel Fellowship
International
Early Stage
100,000 USD
16 - 22 years old
https://thielfellowship.org/
Hard
Foresight Fellowship
International
Early Stage
Growth Stage
variable
"Foresight Institute supports the beneficial development of high-impact technology to make great futures more likely. We focus on science and technology that is too early-stage or interdisciplinary for legacy institutions to support."
https://foresight.org/
Medium
Rise Program
International
Early Stage
variable
The program starts at ages 15–17 and offers benefits including scholarships, mentorship, access to career development opportunities, funding, and more as Global Winners work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems.
https://www.risefortheworld.org/
Hard
Z Fellows
International
Early Stage
10,000 USD
"We’ll give you $10,000 to go all in on your project or idea for one week. Join a cohort of early technical thinkers and learn from some of Silicon Valley’s smartest mentors."
https://www.zfellows.com/
Hard
New Science
International
Early Stage
Growth Stage
6,000 USD/ month
"Each fellow receives a stipend of $6,000 per month, as well as $5,000 per month for project costs and $25,000 in computational credits."
https://newscience.org/
Medium
Nadia Asparouhova
International
5,000 USD
Helium Grants
https://medium.com/@nayafia/how-to-give-away-5-000-on-the-internet-66cae906ab7e
Inflection Grants
International
Growth Stage
Late Stage
2,000 USD
Under 25
https://www.inflectiongrants.com/
Hard
Century Fellowship
International
Early Stage
Growth Stage
100,000 USD
currently closed, but might reopen
https://www.openphilanthropy.org/century-fellowship/
Medium
Adamnite Microgrants
International
Early Stage
1,000 USD or more
The microgrant program is open to all university students who are interested in building on Web3 and want to try out a new platform that is specifically geared toward them. Get mentorship and focused guidance as you work to launch your project side by side with Adamnite.
https://adamnite.org/pages/grant
Medium
Aspen Tech Policy Hub
USA
Early Stage
Growth Stage
50,000 USD challenge prize
Up to $50k challenge prize to nonprofits admitted in our nonprofit policy training fellowship; $6k stipend
aspentechpolicyhub.org/nonprofit-and-public-interest-fellowship/
Medium
Magnificent Grants (Hummingbird)
International
Early Stage
100,000 USD
"Every year, 10 exceptional talented pioneers, younger than 25yrs old, will receive a $100.000 grant to bypass what slows them down and to fight the status quo."
https://www.magnificentgrants.com/
Medium
Non Trivial
International
500 USD scholarship, 30,000 USD funding
"An 8-week online fellowship for young people to start an impactful research, policy, or entrepreneurial project."
https://www.non-trivial.org/
DojoGrants
USA
Early Stage
Growth Stage
up to 8,000 USD
"The first institution-agnostic, year-round life sciences research funding program for undergrads."
https://dojo.nucleate.xyz/dojogrants
Medium
Telora
USA
25,000 USD
"We are looking for ambitious hackers who don’t need school to learn or a boss to make money. People driven to succeed who act with a sense of urgency. Underdogs with something to prove. We care more about your walk (what you’ve done in the past) than your talk (what you plan to do in the future)."
https://telora.com/
ThenDoBetter
International
1,000 USD
"A ThenDoBetter Grant is £1,000 to make a positive impact and change your life or project trajectory. You can think quite broadly about positive impact, which would include Effective Altruism type ideas, creativity, long-term thinking and sustainability."
https://www.thendobetter.com/grants
Tech Start
International
Early Stage
up to 35,000 GBP
"The Techstart Proof of Concept Grant Fund is a pre-commercial grant awarding fund. On a competitive basis, the fund supports entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland with grants to explore the viability and commercial potential of an innovative concept. "
https://www.techstartgrants.com/
Medium
Digital Transformation Flexible Fund
UK
Growth Stage
Late Stage
up to 20,000 GBP
"With emerging technologies playing an increasingly important role in helping businesses to grow – can you afford to miss out? The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund can offer eligible businesses and social enterprises help to fund their digital transformation project. Digital technology is transforming the way in which businesses operate, helping them to gain a competitive edge and achieve long term success. The DTFF grants are worth between £5,000 and £20,000 and are designed to help small
https://dtff.co.uk/
Hard
DTIF
Ireland
Growth Stage
Late Stage
variable
"DTIF is suitable for combinations of SMEs, MNCs and RPOs who are engaging in collaborative ‘industrial research’ and/or ‘experimental development’ towards a common objective. "
https://enterprise.gov.ie/ga/a-ndeanaimid/nualaiocht-taighde-forbairt/disruptive-technologies-innovation-fund/
Hard
Women Tech EU
Europe
Early Stage
Growth Stage
75,000 EUR
"Supporting women leading deep tech startups from Europe to grow into tomorrow’s tech leaders and putting women at the forefront of deep tech in Europe We are investing €12 million in equity-free grants, which will support 160 women-led deep tech companies. We also provide business support services to each grantee."
https://womentecheurope.eu/
Medium
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