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VC programs that come with a grant

7 VC programs that come with a grant. None is taking applications right now.

7 programs2 fully remote7 hosts

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7 programs

Moonshot R&D Program Goal 10: Fusion Energy logoPublic Program

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)

Japan's Moonshot R&D goal to bring fusion energy into society by 2050, run by JST with project managers across universities and labs.

Location
Japan
Terms
Grant
UKAEA Fusion Industry Programme logoPublic Program

UK Atomic Energy Authority

UKAEA's challenge program that funded UK companies to develop fusion technologies; it closes in 2026.

Location
United Kingdom
Terms
Grant
a16z Open Source AI Grant logoGrant

Andreessen Horowitz

Non-dilutive grants from a16z for developers building critical open source AI projects.

Location
Global
Terms
Grant
AI Grant logoGrant

AI Grant

Funding open source AI projects with no strings attached.

Terms
Grant

What it looks like

Programs are how most people get into the startup world: fellowships, accelerators, scout programs, internships and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs and what it pays.

The programs here say they come with a grant. Amounts and terms differ, so check each program's page.

Questions people ask

Which VC programs that come with a grant are open now?

None of the 7 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.

Do VC programs that come with a grant run remotely?

2 of the 7 run fully remotely, 1 mix remote and in-person time, and 0 run in person. 4 do not say.

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