Startup funding in European Union
EU-level funding for early-stage founders: EIC Accelerator, Women TechEU and accelerator programs, with amounts, conditions and the next deadlines.
See where your chances are high- EIC Accelerator (grant-only)EIC AcceleratorGrant-only: lump sum below EUR 2.5m for TRL 6-8 work up to 24 months; blended option adds EUR 1-10m equityGrant · European Union
- Women TechEUEUR 75,000 non-dilutive grant plus coaching and mentoringGrant · European Union
- Google for Startups Accelerator EuropeGoogle for Startups Accelerator: Europe and IsraelEquity-free 3-month programme: mentoring, Google expert support, cloud and product creditsAccelerator · European Union
- NLnet Restack Fund€5,000–50,000 for a first grant; can scale up for proven potential; plus in-kind security audits/standardisation help. €7M total to 2030.Grant · European Union
- NLnet CodeSupply FundNLnet CodeSupply Fund (Pilot)€5,000–50,000 per proposal; €400k reserved for open callsGrant · European Union
- GitHub Secure Open Source Fund$10,000 per project, paid in 3 tranches ($6k/$2k/$2k) + 3-week security programme + Azure credits/toolsGrant · European Union
- Erasmus for Young EntrepreneursMonthly lump sum for travel and living costs, set by host country: EUR 600–1,200 (e.g. Netherlands 950, Spain 900, Germany 900, Denmark 1,200, USA 1,200); 1–6 months abroadStipend · European Union
- EIT Urban Mobility RAPTOREUR 60,000 lump sum for a 6-month pilot that solves one city's mobility challengeGrant · European Union
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