Open opportunities
Browse startup grants, accelerators, fellowships and startup programs currently open or accepting interest.
Current open opportunities
Mucker Lab
The Mucker Accelerator is a hands-on, early-stage startup program run by Mucker Capital, focused on helping founders build, launch, and scale venture-backed companies with deep operational support. Based in Los Angeles, California, the program typically runs for around six months and combines structured coaching, peer accountability, and regular access to experienced founders and operators. Participating startups receive pre-seed investment from Mucker Capital (commonly in the ~$100k+ range, structured via a SAFE or priced equity deal depending on the company), alongside long-term support on customer acquisition, hiring, product strategy, and fundraising. While the program includes remote elements, founders are strongly encouraged to engage in person in the LA ecosystem, where much of the mentorship, community, and network value is concentrated.
Good fit: Pre-seed/seed tech founders needing deeply embedded support to refine product-market fit and go-to-market strategy.
77 Challenges
The 77 Challenge is a 12-week program by 77 Partners designed to help early-stage founders prepare and raise their early-stage funding round. The program provides fundraising strategy support, weekly 1:1 sessions with the 77 Partners team, investor introductions, workshops and access to experienced operators and investors. Ventures do not pay fees or give equity to participate, and at least one company from each cohort is offered an investment of at least A$100,000 from 77 Partners. The program is remote and focused on Australian frontier technology founders.
Good fit: Pre-seed founders preparing to raise capital and needing investor feedback.
Hub71+AI
- Building an AI startup with a core AI product or solution. - Open to pre-seed through Series A startups. - At least one founder must commit to relocating long-term to Abu Dhabi and building a team there. - Applicants must submit a pitch deck covering the business, traction, founders and plans for Abu Dhabi. - Selected startups receive AED 250,000 in cash via a SAFE and AED 250,000 in in-kind incentives.
Good fit: AI startups from pre-seed to Series A seeking capital and market entry into the UAE.