Software & Internet · Executive & general management
Founder
What people working as a Founder can apply for, what each application asks for, and how Onward Scout prepares it from the résumé you already have.
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- AcceleratorClosing soon: 8 November 2026Cox Cleantech AcceleratorCox Enterprises (with gener8tor and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub)Atlanta-based 12-week accelerator for pre-seed to seed climate and sustainability startups from anywhere: a $250K investment, coaching from 100+ entrepreneurs and…$250,000 investmentAtlanta, United States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- AcceleratorClosing soon: 10 November 2026Anzisha Fellowship (2027 intake)AnzishaA multi-year support programme for Africa's youngest entrepreneurs (aged 15–22) already running real businesses: selected fellows get funding, coaching and a platform to…multi-year fellowship programme · funding, coaching and a platform to lead (amounts not stated)Algeria, Angola, BeninDetails and how to apply
- AcceleratorApply by 18 November 2026Techstars Boston AcceleratorTechstarsIndustry-agnostic Boston accelerator with a focus on AI/ML, robotics, healthtech, tech bio and critical infrastructure, connecting founders with the local mentor and…mentorship from Boston ecosystem · investor accessBoston, United StatesDetails and how to apply
- AcceleratorApply by 18 November 2026Techstars London AcceleratorTechstarsSector-agnostic London accelerator that takes early-stage founders from around the world and helps them use London's capital, talent and markets to scale.three-month program in London · mentor and investor networkLondon, United Kingdom · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- Pitch eventApply by 20 November 2026高交会全球投融资供需对接会（融资方报名）高交会组委会Investor-founder matchmaking during CHTF 2026 in Shenzhen: tech companies seeking funding submit a fundraiser reply form and are paired with funds and corporate…Online pre-matching plus on-site 1:1 investor meetings · Access to domestic and international funds, CVCs and government guidance fundsShenzhen, ChinaDetails and how to apply
- Pitch eventApply by 22 November 2026eMerge Americas 2027 Global Startup Accelerator + ShowcaseeMerge AmericasStartup showcase and short accelerator during eMerge Americas in Miami (March 2-4, 2027): selected startups exhibit, join a Founders' Day and compete in a main-stage…Pitch finale prizes advertised at $300K+ in value (investment and in-kind services)Miami, United States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- Startup competitionApply by 1 December 2026European Prize for Women Innovators 2027European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)EU prize for women who founded innovative companies in the EU or a Horizon Europe associated country, in three categories: Women Innovators (up to EUR 100,000), Rising…€100,000 in prizesAustria, Belgium, BulgariaDetails and how to apply
- IncubatorApply by 6 December 2026Conception X Venture ProgrammeConception XNine-month part-time venture programme for PhD students and researchers at European universities to test whether their science can become a startup, in cohorts of about…9-month venture-building curriculum · mentors and investor exposureLondon, United Kingdom · remoteDetails and how to apply
- AcceleratorApply by 6 December 2026Venture Scientist 100 (Spring 2027 cohort)Conception XFree, equity-free, part-time 9-month venture-building fellowship (March–November) for about 100 PhD researchers in the UK and Europe turning research into startups: 18…Up to £300,000 investmentUnited Kingdom, Austria, Belgium · remoteDetails and how to apply
What you can go after
Startup
- Find a co-founderCo-founder matching programsCommunities and associations5
- Raise funding (angels, VCs)Investors
- Government funds, subsidies & certificationsGovernment programs and subsidies2Grants28
- Incubators, accelerators & founder programsAccelerators64Incubators14
- Startup competitions & pitch eventsStartup competitions18Pitch events17
- Trade shows (exhibit, pitch, speak, attend)Trade shows and exhibitions18
- CrowdfundingCrowdfunding platforms
- Customers, channels & distributorsDirect client leads
- Media coverage & PRMedia and guest-article openingsPodcast guest spotsAwards and lists14
- HiringHiring channels
- Going global & overseas marketsTrade shows and exhibitions18Accelerators64Government programs and subsidies2Pitch events17
- Legal, finance, tax & compliance providersLegal, tax and compliance providers
Personal brand & influence
- Speaking (TEDx, industry conferences)Speaking opportunities1
- Columns, bylines & guest articlesMedia and guest-article openings
- Podcast guest spotsPodcast guest spots
- Publish a bookPublishers and literary agents
- Lists & awardsAwards and lists14
Mobility & going global
- Work visa pathways abroad (O-1, H-1B, Global Talent…)Visa pathways
- Overseas trade shows, roadshows & market entryTrade shows and exhibitions18Pitch events17Accelerators64Government programs and subsidies2
Network & community
- Alumni associations, professional bodies & chambersCommunities and associations5
- Industry events & summits (incl. free & sponsored tickets)Industry events and summits
- Mentors & menteesMentorship programs10
Dark labels (investors, crowdfunding platforms, direct client leads, podcast guest spots…) are matched inside your own Scout board from live company postings and contacts, not listed publicly.
Typical materials
What these applications ask for, and who prepares it
- Pitch deckUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Company profileUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Short bioOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- One-pagerOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Business planUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Financial summaryUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Grant or policy applicationOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Product demo videoOnly you can supply it: upload it once and it is attached wherever it is asked for.
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