Founder deadlines this autumn: 9 funding calls, grants, and accelerators for startups

This roundup details nine funding calls, grants, accelerators, and awards with upcoming application deadlines. It covers opportunities across cleantech, fintech, accounting technology, AI deployment, battery innovation, and general early-stage venture cohorts.\n\nWe put this list together by tracking active deadline announcements for founders seeking non-dilutive grant funding, equity investments, and global recognition programmes.

Closing in the next 7 days

1. Cox Cleantech Accelerator

Closes Sun 8 Nov · Accelerator · US. Cleantech startups can apply for a 12-week accelerator programme offering 250k dollars in funding. Who can apply: Cleantech startups. Details and how to apply

2. Startmate Accelerator

Closes Sun 8 Nov · Accelerator · Other. Australia and New Zealand founders can apply for a 14-week accelerator programme offering 120k AUD investment and mentorship. Who can apply: Australia and New Zealand founders. Details and how to apply

Closing in the next 2 to 3 weeks

3. Global Startup Awards

Closes Sun 15 Nov · Award · Global. Startups across participating regions can enter Edition 12 of this global awards platform to gain international recognition. Who can apply: Startups globally. Details and how to apply

4. Techstars Accelerator

Closes Wed 18 Nov · Accelerator · Global. Early-stage startups can apply for funding and mentorship across global cohort locations including London, New York City, and Boston. Who can apply: Early-stage startups. Details and how to apply

5. SMU Cox FinTech Accelerator

Closes Thu 19 Nov · Accelerator · US. Fintech startups can apply for the inaugural 2027 cohort of this accelerator programme based in the United States. Who can apply: Fintech startups. Details and how to apply

Closing later

6. CPA.com Startup Accelerator

Closes Mon 30 Nov · Accelerator · US. Early-stage accounting and financial technology startups can apply for the 2027 cohort of the CPA.com accelerator programme. Who can apply: Early-stage accounting and finance tech startups. Details and how to apply

7. Germany Bilateral Collaborative R&D: round 5

Closes Tue 1 Dec · Funding call · Europe. UK and German SMEs can apply for grant funding to support collaborative research and development projects. Who can apply: UK and German SMEs. Details and how to apply

8. Battery Innovation: Feasibility Studies Rd 3

Closes Wed 2 Dec · Grant · UK. UK businesses can apply for grant funding to conduct feasibility studies focused on battery innovation. Who can apply: UK businesses. Details and how to apply

9. BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for Decision Critical Systems

Closes Tue 8 Dec · Grant · UK. UK registered AI SMEs can apply for a share of up to 5 million pounds to deploy AI and machine learning solutions for consequential decisions. Projects must be collaborative with a medium or large deployer. Who can apply: UK registered AI SMEs. Details and how to apply