Short term Opportunities
Find the best tech opportunities for short term.
Edge City SHIFT Grants
Tiered grants ($5K–$40K) for d/acc projects in biosecurity, cyber defense, info resilience, physical resilience, neurotech & social technology.
Z Fellows
One-week program offering a $10,000 stipend and mentorship from Silicon Valley's top founders for early technical builders.
Afore Grants
100% non‐dilutive microgrants of $1,000 for high‐agency builders aged 21 or younger in North America, paired with mentorship and program support.
Vercel Open Source Program
Seasonal cohort-based program offering impactful open source projects up to $3,600 in Vercel credits, third-party OSS starter-pack credits, and prioritized support.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
Antler
Global early-stage investor providing $200–$250K for ~8–9% equity in a 6-week residency.
Edge City SHIFT Grants
Tiered grants ($5K–$40K) for d/acc projects in biosecurity, cyber defense, info resilience, physical resilience, neurotech & social technology.
Z Fellows
One-week program offering a $10,000 stipend and mentorship from Silicon Valley's top founders for early technical builders.
Afore Grants
100% non‐dilutive microgrants of $1,000 for high‐agency builders aged 21 or younger in North America, paired with mentorship and program support.
Vercel Open Source Program
Seasonal cohort-based program offering impactful open source projects up to $3,600 in Vercel credits, third-party OSS starter-pack credits, and prioritized support.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
Antler
Global early-stage investor providing $200–$250K for ~8–9% equity in a 6-week residency.
What You'll Find
- Average funding: $184k per opportunity
- Average duration: 1 month
- Specialized programs: Opportunities tagged with short-term
Benefits
- $200–$250K investment (post-program)
- 6-week global residency with co-founder matching
- Living stipend during residency
- Follow-on support from Antler's global network
- $500,000 investment (SAFE) for 10% equity
Application Tips
- Research each program thoroughly to understand their specific requirements and what they're looking for
- Reach out to program alumni or current participants to gain insights into the application process
- Tailor your application to highlight how your project aligns with the program's goals and values
Antler
Global early-stage investor providing $200–$250K for ~8–9% equity in a 6-week residency.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
Afore Grants
100% non‐dilutive microgrants of $1,000 for high‐agency builders aged 21 or younger in North America, paired with mentorship and program support.
Edge City SHIFT Grants
Tiered grants ($5K–$40K) for d/acc projects in biosecurity, cyber defense, info resilience, physical resilience, neurotech & social technology.
Vercel Open Source Program
Seasonal cohort-based program offering impactful open source projects up to $3,600 in Vercel credits, third-party OSS starter-pack credits, and prioritized support.
Z Fellows
One-week program offering a $10,000 stipend and mentorship from Silicon Valley's top founders for early technical builders.