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10 external opportunities, each linked to the organiser’s official page. Read the eligibility and conditions before deciding where to spend your time. Inclusion is not a partnership or endorsement, and selection or funding is never guaranteed.
Published deadlines
Checked 10 Oct 2026- 2 Nov 2026
Y Combinator Winter 2027
Y Combinator
- 2 Nov 2026
Supernova 0X 2026
Expand North Star
- 18 Nov 2026
Techstars New York City Accelerator: Spring 2027
Techstars
Dates are the organiser’s calendar dates. Times and time zones are on each official page.
10 opportunities
- AcceleratorsApplications open
Y Combinator Winter 2027
Y Combinator
21d left
2 Nov 2026
- Deadline / timing
- 2 November 2026, 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time (on-time deadline) · January–March 2027
- Benefit
- Three-month in-person programme in San Francisco with partner support and network access.
- Support type
- Equity-linked investment; see current YC terms
- Eligibility
- Startups worldwide, including idea-stage and solo founders. Accepted founders are expected to work full-time; non-US companies may need an eligible parent-company structure.
Global·Idea, Pre-seed, Seed·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - Pitch CompetitionsApplications open; exhibitor registration required
Supernova 0X 2026
Expand North Star
21d left
2 Nov 2026
- Deadline / timing
- 2 November 2026; time not published · Semifinals 8–9 December; awards 10 December 2026
- Benefit
- Stage-based pitch competition at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.
- Support type
- Advertised prize pool; see the official page
- Eligibility
- Must exhibit at Expand North Star 2026. Tracks by stage and amount raised; see the official page.
UAE·Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - AcceleratorsApplications open
Techstars New York City Accelerator: Spring 2027
Techstars
37d left
18 Nov 2026
- Deadline / timing
- 18 November 2026; time not published · Starts 8 March 2027; demo day 3 June 2027
- Benefit
- Mentorship-led accelerator.
- Support type
- Equity-linked; current terms on source page
- Eligibility
- Founders may be based anywhere. Hybrid, with in-person sessions at the beginning, midpoint and demo day.
Global·Pre-seed, Seed·Healthtech, Climate, AI, Fintech, SaaS·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - AcceleratorsApplications open
Hub71 Access Programme: Cohort 21
Hub71
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- February 2027; exact day and time not published · Starts September 2027; 12 months
- Benefit
- Twelve-month startup programme with flexible incentives and cash through an equity SAFE.
- Support type
- Equity-linked; see the official terms
- Eligibility
- Startups applying with a pitch deck; at least one founder must commit to long-term relocation and building a team in Abu Dhabi.
UAE·Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·Technology·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - GrantsApplication form available
Emergent Ventures
Mercatus Center
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No deadline published · No fixed cohort dates
- Benefit
- Project-specific grants for original, scalable ideas.
- Support type
- Project-specific; no typical range
- Eligibility
- Applicants worldwide aged 13 or older. Funded spending must meet the programme’s charitable, scientific or educational purpose. The organiser rejects AI-written applications.
Global·Idea, Pre-seed·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - Government ProgramsCurrent intake unconfirmed
MBRIF Accelerator
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No current application deadline verified · Evergreen; current intake unconfirmed
- Benefit
- Expert support and business-development services; no participation fee or equity taken.
- Support type
- In-kind support; not a verified cash grant
- Eligibility
- Market-stage or later innovators based in, or planning a presence in, the UAE.
UAE·Seed, Series A·Technology, Education, Clean energy, Health·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - EventsVisitor pre-registration and exhibitor enquiries
Expand North Star 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No registration closing date published · 8–10 December 2026, Expo City Dubai
- Benefit
- Startup and investor event with learning sessions and networking.
- Support type
- Networking event; funding not guaranteed
- Eligibility
- Founders, startup teams, investors and ecosystem participants; conditions depend on the route.
UAE·Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - EventsStartup tickets offered
Slush 2026
Slush
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No final ticket deadline published · 18–19 November 2026, Helsinki
- Benefit
- Founder and investor gathering with meeting tools and office hours.
- Support type
- Paid event; not a funding award
- Eligibility
- Startup ticket category is for startup teams; ticket rules apply.
Global·Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - EventsStartup application form available
Web Summit Lisbon 2026: Startup Programme
Web Summit
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No startup application deadline published · 9–12 November 2026, Lisbon
- Benefit
- Startup participation with showcasing, mentoring and sessions.
- Support type
- Event participation; no funding promised
- Eligibility
- Startup teams are selected by the organiser.
Global·Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - EventsVisitor passes offered
GITEX GLOBAL Expo 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No final ticket deadline verified · See the official site for dates
- Benefit
- Technology exhibition for customer and partner discovery.
- Support type
- Paid event; not a funding award
- Eligibility
- Technology businesses, founders and professional attendees; access depends on the pass.
UAE·Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·Technology, AI·Source checked 10 Oct 2026