Software & Internet · Engineering & R&D
Indie Developer / Solo Founder
What people working as an Indie Developer / Solo 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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Matched by field and subject from each listing’s own description. Each one links to its official page.
- Mentorship programRollingADPList MentoringADPListOnline mentoring marketplace where people in design, product, engineering, data, marketing and leadership book sessions with experienced practitioners; free to start.1:1 sessions with experienced mentors · career switch and portfolio guidanceRemote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply
- AcceleratorRollingEntrepreneurs FirstEntrepreneurs FirstTalent-first program that recruits individuals before they have a cofounder or idea, helps them form teams, and funds the strongest teams to continue building with a San…Up to $250,000 investmentLondon, San Francisco, United Kingdom, United States, IndiaDetails and how to apply
- AcceleratorRollingMicrosoft for StartupsMicrosoftMicrosoft's startup program offering Azure credits, AI models and developer tools, plus go-to-market support with Microsoft's enterprise customer network.Up to $150,000 in Azure creditsRemote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply
- AcceleratorSee cycleConviction EmbedConvictionHighly selective program from AI-focused fund Conviction for exceptional early founding teams building AI-native companies, with a cohort of 10-12 companies, investment…$250,000 investmentSan Francisco, United States · open to applicants worldwideCohort-based; applications open for the 7th cohort.Details and how to apply
What you can go after
Startup
- Government funds, subsidies & certificationsGovernment programs and subsidies2Grants28
- Incubators, accelerators & founder programsAccelerators63Incubators14
- Startup competitions & pitch eventsStartup competitions18Pitch events16
- 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 exhibitions18Accelerators63Government programs and subsidies2Pitch events16
- 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 events16Accelerators63Government 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 (crowdfunding platforms, direct client leads, podcast guest spots, hiring channels…) 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.
- Business planUpload 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.
- Product imagesOnly you can supply it: upload it once and it is attached wherever it is asked for.
- Campaign page copy and video scriptOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
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