| SAP | Program | Track | Tier | Fit | Deadline | Amount | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NLNet NGI Zero Commons Fund (GATE platform)
NLNet Foundation / European Commission NGI
|
Neuropharm/CCT | T4 | HIGH |
33d
2026-08-01
|
€5,000–€50,000 per project | |||
|
NLNet NGI Zero Commons Fund (recurring)
NLNet Foundation
|
Neuropharm/CCT | T6 | HIGH |
33d
2026-08-01
|
€5,000–€50,000 | |||
| #6 |
Astera Essay (2027 cycle preparation)
Astera Institute
|
General | T6 | HIGH |
47d
2026-08-15
|
Significant (Astera-tier funding) | ||
| #8 |
IBRO Neuroscience Training Grant Round 2
International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)
|
Training | T4 | HIGH |
78d
2026-09-15
|
Typically $1,500–$5,000 | ||
|
Nucleate Germany / Global Virtual Activator 2026–2027
Nucleate
|
Founder | T3 | HIGH |
108d
2026-10-15
|
Equity-free. Stipend possible via some chapters. Main value: network + mentorship. | |||
| #12 |
Obama Foundation Leaders Africa 2027–2028
Obama Foundation
|
General | T1 | AMBER |
169d
2026-12-15
|
Fully funded (program costs, possible travel) | ||
|
Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge 2027
Hello Tomorrow (Amsterdam)
|
Founder | T5 | HIGH |
200d
2027-01-15
|
Up to €100,000 equity-free (grand prize); Deep Tech Pioneer status for ~800 selected | |||
| #11 |
Heidelberg Laureate Forum 14th (2027)
Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF)
|
General | T7 | HIGH |
231d
2027-02-15
|
Fully funded (accommodation, meals, travel to Heidelberg) | ||
|
Cajal Course Neural Circuit Basis of Computation 2027
CAJAL / FENS / IBRO / Gatsby / Champalimaud
|
Training | T7 | HIGH |
259d
2027-03-15
|
Application free; IBRO grant covers costs | |||
|
WILCO One Programme — BioTech & SmartPharma
WILCO (Île-de-France)
|
Startup | T3 | HIGH | Rolling | €150,000 non-dilutive loan (3 years, 0% interest) | |||
|
DayOne Accelerator — HealthTech & TechBio
DayOne (Basel)
|
Startup | T3 | HIGH | Rolling | Equity-free, no fees. 3-month hybrid. Compute access, mentorship, Basel pharma network. | |||
|
Gitcoin DeSci Grants Rounds
Gitcoin (decentralized)
|
DeSci | T6 | HIGH | Rolling | Variable; typically $1K–$30K per project with community traction |