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Browse startup grants, accelerators, fellowships and startup programs currently open or accepting interest.
R[3]sidency × Construct
R[3]sidency × Construct is a 12-week, fully in-person accelerator run by Wintermute and Fabric Ventures for teams building infrastructure for the Machine Economy, particularly across crypto, fintech, AI, robotics and quantum. Eight teams are selected, with each receiving a US$300,000 investment, plus over US$100,000 in partner credits and perks. The program includes weekly 1:1 sessions with builders and VCs, product, go-to-market and fundraising support, and concludes with an investor roadshow and Demo Day in New York. Teams work primarily from London during the program.
Good fit: Early-stage crypto founders seeking substantial capital and hands-on operator support.
R[3]sidency × Construct
R[3]sidency × Construct is a 12-week, in-person accelerator by Fabric Ventures and Wintermute for founders building the Machine Economy across AI, crypto, fintech, robotics and quantum computing. The cohort is limited to 8 teams, with each accepted startup receiving US$300,000 in investment, over US$100,000 in ecosystem credits, hands-on mentorship from founders and investors, and a Demo Day plus investor roadshow in New York. The program runs in London and is designed for founders building venture-scale frontier technology companies
Good fit: AI, crypto and frontier technology founders building venture-scale companies.
Tara's circle 2026
Tara’s Circle 2026 is an international funding competition for women-led, impact-focused ventures at seed/MVP stage. It awards €100,000 across 15 winners in five areas spanning sustainability, health, social innovation, technology/science, and impact-driven design and culture. Each category awards €10,000 for first place, €6,000 for second and €4,000 for third. Australian founders are explicitly eligible because the program has no geographic restriction. Applications close 17 September 2026 at 12:00 CEST.
Good fit: Australian women founders with a defined or functional MVP.
Character Labs
Character Labs is a 5-week hybrid accelerator for idea-stage and pre-seed software startups focused entirely on achieving product-market fit. Every accepted company receives US$200,000 for 5% equity on acceptance. The program is built around a series of intensive sprints covering product positioning, customer validation, sales, marketing, design and fundraising, led by the creators of the Design Sprint and Foundation Sprint. It concludes with a Demo Day and ongoing support, with Character committing to invest its pro rata share in future funding rounds.
Good fit: Technical founders with a strong product idea but no product-market fit yet.
Alliance Accelerator
The Alliance Accelerator is a highly selective 10-week accelerator for crypto and fintech startups, accepting companies across stages from pre-product and pre-revenue onward. The program begins with two weeks in New York City, followed by seven weeks remotely and a final Demo Day in New York. Accepted companies receive US$400,000 immediately via a SAFE at a US$4M post-money valuation, plus a 1:1 token side letter, with another US$400,000 potential follow-on at Seed. Alliance runs three cohorts per year and accepts global participants, making Australian founders explicitly eligible.
Good fit: Australian crypto or onchain founders from pre-product onward.
Buy Australian AI Partnership Program
The Buy Australian AI Partnership Program is an 8-week national program helping Australian AI companies become ready to sell into large enterprises, with the first intake focused on financial services. Delivered by Stone & Chalk and sponsored by the National AI Centre, it provides workshops, industry expertise, exposure to enterprise procurement and direct engagement with potential buyers. Founding enterprise partners include Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, NAB and Cuscal. The program focuses on helping companies navigate security, governance, risk, compliance and procurement requirements and progress toward pilots and commercial discussions.
Good fit: Australian AI companies with a proven product ready to sell into large enterprises.