🔎 #open_fundraising by #WeStart! #88
🔥 Berkeley SkyDeck (USA):
A global #accelerator program for founders from non-U.S. countries aiming to build unicorns with the support of top venture capitalists.
What the program offers:
⚡️ $200K investment from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund for 20-25 selected startups.
✦ Access to a network of 800+ advisors/mentors.
✦ Demo Day in front of 800+ VC investors.
🗓 Applications are open until February 14.
🔥 AI-EUFund (EC):
A #grant funding program for startups and SMEs utilizing AI/ML technologies to grow their business.
What the program offers:
⚡️ €250K grant for 40 companies.
✦ 100% funding (no co-financing required).
Eligibility:
▪ Startups and SMEs registered in the EU, UK, Israel, or Ukraine.
▪ Using or planning to use AI/ML technologies in their business processes, products, or services.
▪ Maximum project duration: 12 months.
🗓 Applications are open until February 14.
(UPDATED) the 14th of March, 2025.
🔥 500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia (Georgia):
A 12-week accelerator program for tech startups operating in Eurasia.
What the program offers:
⚡️ $100K investment.
✦ 12-week acceleration program.
✦ Access to a network of 1000+ founders and 200+ mentors.
✦ Demo Day in Tbilisi.
Eligibility:
▪ Early revenue stage.
▪ Functional prototype.
▪ Global market expansion potential.
▪ Cross-functional team with market expertise.
▪ Potential for venture capital backing.
Eligible countries: Poland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.
🗓 Applications are open until February 14.
🔥 XR2Industry (EU):
A program designed to accelerate XR solutions while fostering collaboration and standardization within the XR ecosystem.
What the program offers:
⚡️ Up to €275K #grant across three phases:
✦ Phase 1 (2 months) – Up to €55K for individual mentoring and project planning.
✦ Phase 2 (5 months) – Up to €110K for developing innovative solutions.
✦ Phase 3 (5 months) – Up to €110K for seamless integration and interoperability.
Eligibility:
▪ SMEs from EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries.
▪ Legally registered SME or MidCap before December 17, 2024.
▪ Project focused on solving a key XR challenge.
🗓 Applications are open until February 18.
Learn more about the program details and find application links in the Telegram group of our startup fundraising community. Join us!
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