Most founders rush to Angels and VCs. Almost nobody applies to the 12 grant programs handing out $500m+ every year for zero equity. here's the list you should check out: 👇 - @thielfellowship rolling, $250k over 2 years (22 or under, no degree, drop out to accept) - emergent ventures by @tylercowen rolling, amount varies (anyone 13+, separate india track, decisions in weeks) - @1517fund medici grants rolling, min $1k no strings (students, dropouts, deep tech scientists, north america) - @NSF Seedfund up to $305k phase 1 + $1.25m phase 2 (us small biz, project pitch first, ~$200m deployed a year) - @EUeic accelerator up to €2.5m grant only (step 1 open anytime, next cut offs sep 2 and nov 4) - @innovateuk rolling competitions (uk registered businesses, current quantum round closes sep 16) - @startupindia seed fund ₹20l grant + ₹50l debt (dpiit recognised, under 2 years old, apply via incubators) - @BIRAC_2012 BIG ₹50l grant-in-aid for 18 months (biotech only, calls open jan 1 and jul 1) - nidhi prayas (dst india) up to ₹20l for prototypes, ₹40l at advance centres (zero dilution) - @gatesfoundation grand challenges $100k seed, up to $1m follow on (for-profits eligible, current ai x health call closes aug 25) - @osvllc 10 fellowships of $100k + 20 grants of $10k (any age, any country, reopens jan 1) - astera institute $ 125k-250k salary + up to $1.5m project budget (open science, emeryville, cycles twice a year) No dilution. No board seat. most founders will still ignore this 💀 Follow for weekly content around founders, startups and AI! 🫡