🚀 CALLING WOMEN-LED STARTUPS WORLDWIDE What if your next pitch put you in front of Silicon Valley judges — in Sardinia, Italy? Prospera Alpha Ventures is now accepting applications for our global Startup Pitch Competition at the InnovateHer Investor Summit, October 2–3, 2026, in Cagliari, Sardinia. 🌎 Startups from anywhere in the world can apply. We’re looking for women-led or women-co-founded companies with: ✓ $300K+ ARR ✓ Strong market validation ✓ Tech or tech-enabled innovation ✓ Global growth potential ✓ Incorporation after 2021 8 finalists will be selected to pitch live before our Silicon Valley judging panel: ⭐ Alexandra Dumas, Head of VC and Startup Partnerships, Google (US West) ⭐ Deborah Magid, NextStar Venture Partners ⭐ Grace Park, Prospera Alpha Ventures ⭐ Paulina Szyszyck, E12 Ventures 🏆 1st Prize: $25K investment* + acceleration & mentorship ✈️ 2nd Prize: Trip to San Francisco + access to the InnovateHer San Francisco Investor Summit in March 2027 💡 3rd Prize: $500 + 3 hours of Silicon Valley mentorship 📅 Applications close September 2, 2026. Ready to take your startup from your home market to the global stage? 👉 APPLY NOW 📍 Cagliari, Sardinia 🇮🇹 | October 2–3, 2026 *Investment subject to due diligence, legal and funding requirements and additional terms and conditions.

Slush 100: €500,000 Equity-Free Slush 100 is back — and this year, one startup will win €500,000 in equity-free funding. No equity, no strings attached. Just runway to build, experiment, and grow. The top 20 startups will pitch on stage at Slush, with finalists also getting accommodation alongside 100 top early-stage founders, access to Slush's investor ecosystem, and mentoring from leading speakers. Applications are open until September 7. Eligible startups must: Be founded in 2023 or later Have raised less than €10M Meet the Slush 100 application criteria Startups need a Slush Platform profile to apply. Registration: https://slush.org/audience/startups/slush100

🚀 Call for applications – "Women TechEU" The "Women TechEU" programme will allocate €12 million in 2026-2028 and select 160 women-led startups across Europe. Each of them will receive: ✅ A €75,000 grant, non-dilutive (no company shares given up); ✅ An individual business development programme – mentoring, training, coaching; ✅ Meetings with investors and corporations, and an international network. 📍 Why is this especially relevant for Lithuania? 40% of each stage's budget (€1.2 million) is reserved for applicants from widening countries – Lithuania is among these countries. 👩‍💻 Who is it for? Early-stage deep tech startups founded or co-founded by women holding top leadership positions (CEO, CTO, or equivalent). ⏳ The application is submitted in two stages: 1️⃣ Eligibility check. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Those submitted by Tuesday 17:00 Brussels time (18:00 Lithuanian time) are evaluated the same week. 2️⃣ Full application. Only applicants who have passed the eligibility check are invited to submit this. The nearest deadline is September 16, 2026; later deadlines are January 14, April 1, and July 8, 2027. ❗ Only applicants who have passed the eligibility check can submit a full application, and results are announced within one week of the assessment. Those wanting to make the September 16 deadline should submit their application for the eligibility assessment now. 🎧 Free online information days: https://womentecheurope.eu/infodays/ 🔗 Full information on submitting applications: https://womentecheurope.eu/active-calls/ #WomenTechEU #EIC #HorizonEurope #DeepTech #Startups #HorizonEurope #WomenInScience

Pitch on stage at the Paris Motor Show 2026 The international startup competition of the Paris Motor Show, organised by WILCO and Automotive Lab by PFA, is open until September 7th. Four categories: AI & Autonomous Vehicles, Mobility & Services, Industry 5.0 & Robotics, Decarbonization & Impact. One winner per category pitches on stage at the Awards Ceremony on October 13th, in front of industry leaders, investors and media, and gets five qualified one-to-one meetings with French carmakers and Tier-1 suppliers, plus media coverage through the official show channels. Free to enter, open worldwide, about ten minutes to apply. (Important: Winners have to be in Paris in person on October 13th for the ceremony.) Register here.

Financial Support for Startups: Applications Open! Are you developing an innovative urban mobility solution and looking for investment? This opportunity could be the next step in your startup's growth journey. The Transport Innovation Association, representing EIT Urban Mobility in Lithuania, invites Lithuanian startups to apply for the Financial Support to Startups Open Call. The programme supports pre-seed, seed and Series A startups developing innovative solutions that address Europe's most pressing urban mobility challenges. What is offered? • 💶 Up to €2.5 million in funding per startup • 🌍 Access to one of Europe's strongest urban mobility ecosystems, connecting cities, investors and industry partners • 🤝 Practical support for international market expansion • 🚀 Opportunity to become part of the EIT Urban Mobility investment portfolio Priority areas • Urban logistics • Mobility data and Artificial Intelligence • Public and shared mobility • Transport electrification and alternative fuels • Mobility and health solutions 📅 Next application deadline: 31 August 2026 Not sure whether your startup is a good fit? Send us your pitch deck or contact us at [email protected]. We will be happy to discuss the opportunity and help you assess your eligibility before applying. 👉 More information and application: https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/call-for-proposals/financial-support-to-startups-open-call-3/

Techstars × EIT Urban Mobility Founder Catalyst: Accelerate your startup Are you building an innovative urban mobility solution? The Transport Innovation Association, representing EIT Urban Mobility in Lithuania, invites Lithuanian startups to apply for the Techstars × EIT Urban Mobility Founder Catalyst – a new programme developed in partnership with the global startup accelerator Techstars. The programme is designed for ambitious pre-seed startups developing solutions in sustainable urban mobility, including urban logistics, transport electrification, artificial intelligence, public and shared mobility, as well as mobility and health. What selected founders will receive • 🚀 10 weeks of hands-on workshops, mentorship and investor pitch coaching • 🌍 Access to the global Techstars network and the EIT Urban Mobility innovation ecosystem across Europe • 💶 An initial €10,000 SAFE investment, with the opportunity to receive up to €50,000 in additional funding by achieving post-programme milestones • 📈 A pathway to further EIT Urban Mobility investment opportunities 📅 Application deadline: 26 August 2026 If your startup is ready to accelerate its growth and expand internationally, don't miss this opportunity. Not sure whether your startup or idea is the right fit? Contact Asta Kazlauskienė at [email protected] to discuss your project and receive guidance before applying. 👉 More information and applications: https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/what-we-offer/support-to-startups/accelerate-startup/

Building a startup in Eurasia? This is your moment. Batch 11 of the 500 Global Accelerator is now open, and spots go fast. If you've got early traction and a working MVP, this is the fastest way to go from "promising startup" to "funded and scaling." In just 12 weeks, you'll get: 💰 Up to $100K in investment 🧠 The Silicon Valley playbook - the same frameworks that built 500 Global's global portfolio, spanning unicorns like Canva, Preply, and Pipedrive 🤝 Hands-on mentorship from operators and investors who've done it before 🌍 A seat in 500 Global's international founder network - instant credibility, instant connections 500 Eurasia has backed founders across Armenia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Ukraine, and beyond, and Batch 11 is your chance to join them. ⏰ Final Deadline: August 9 - don't miss your chance to apply! 👉 be.500.co/4hPzZ51

Young Entrepreneurs Summer School 2026 Tallinn, Estonia Young Entrepreneurs Summer School (YESS) brings together ambitious young founders from across Europe for a week of hands-on entrepreneurship in Tallinn. Now in its sixth edition, the programme is hosted at Estonian Business School in partnership with Startup Wise Guys and the Estonian Olympic Committee. Participants spend the first days in practical workshops led by active founders and investors, alongside visits to Estonian companies. The week is built for people already building something, or about to start. THE HACKATHON — AND THE JURY The programme culminates in a two-day hackathon built around a challenge set by the Estonian Olympic Committee: how to attract private capital into sport and increase participation in physical activity. Teams present their solutions on the final day to a jury of investors, sports organisations and ecosystem partners. At the 2025 edition, one team received a €50,000 investment offer on the spot. The participation fee covers the full programme, accommodation in Tallinn Old Town, activities and most meals. Travel to Estonia is not included. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. More info and registration: https://yessestonia.com/ Deadline for Applications: 2026-08-10

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The ATLAS NEXT Program helps ambitious startups, scaleups and innovative companies establish meaningful connections in the United States. Powered by the Transatlantic Innovation Hub, participants spend four intensive days inside New York's innovation ecosystem, meeting investors, customers, corporations, accelerators and institutional partners that can accelerate international growth. THE STAGE — AND THE PRIZE The centerpiece is the MeetUp Pitch Event at Civic Hall, organized with the NY Tech Alliance: the ten strongest companies from the cohort pitch in front of one of New York's largest communities of founders, investors and operators. The best pitch wins a fully funded place at ATLAS NEXT 2027 in Beijing, flights and accommodation included. Register here.