Developer relations, abbreviated as DevRel, is an umbrella term for practices employed by an organization that builds developer-facing software to connect with the developers that use that software. Developer relations is a form of platform evangelism and the activities involved are sometimes referred to as a developer program or a DevRel program. DevRel programs often include the following: [...] • Developer marketing: Outreach and engagement activities to create awareness and encourage developers to use a product. • Developer education: Product documentation and resources such as videos to aid learning a product. • Developer experience: Often referred to as "zeroth customer" and "friction logging", devrel programs include using the product directly, finding problems, and improving the developer experience. [...] • Developer success: Activities to nurture and retain developers as they build and scale with a product. • Community: Events, forums, and social groups around the product. [...] following decades many companies formed DevRel programs. In the 2010s companies like New Relic, Twilio, EngineYard, and SendGrid branded DevRel programs as a " Developer-First approach". [...] DevRel theoretically intersects engineering, marketing, product management, and community management. [...] • Developer Advocates (aka Developer Evangelists): Focus [...] evangelizing) [...] , building webinars, hosting [...] issues with the product [...] software developers' [...] advocacy of tools [...] , and platforms. [...] solving real-world problems by [...] solutions to help developers improve their workflows and increase development efficiency. [...] also facilitate developer advocacy [...] empowering and evangelizing developers [...] champion a target product [...] Organizations which practice DevRel may be Developer-first or Developer-plus (aka Dev +) depending on their primary business model. Developer-First companies (e.g., Stripe, Camunda, PerceptiLabs, Unity, and Twilio) have a business-to-developer model (B2D) focused on selling products specifically designed to be used by developers. Developer-Plus companies (e.g., Slack, Spotify, Apple, Qualcomm, and Santander) tend to be business-to-business(B2B) or business-to-consumer(B2C). While the primary focus of Developer-Plus companies is to create and sell products for businesses or consumers, they also make products or services available to developers which benefit or enhance their strategy including: opening new market channels, creating new use cases, contributing to innovation strategies, or optimizing/enhancing existing products. [...] In 2021, a survey showed that 63.6% of organizations with DevRel programs were Developer-Plus, [...] 36.4% were Developer-First. [...] Regardless of Developer- [...] or Developer-First, companies are recognizing the growing power developers have in influencing purchasing decisions. This includes new companies focused on making tools for developers, and existing companies whose primary focus was elsewhere, which are now recognizing the developer opportunity. Thus, business leaders are now involved in starting new DevRel programs at their companies or increasing the impact of their existing programs. [...] Twilio, is an example of a Developer-First company, and more specifically an API-first company, that helped to shape the API economy (business models and practices designed around APIs), popularize DevRel programs, and became known for platform evangelism. Notably, their three-word billboard in Silicon Valley that simply said: "Ask Your Developer", followed by the Twilio logo, is credited with having started conversations between executives and developers in strategic decision making. [...] companies practicing DevRel globally were [...] North America (Canada and the US – 61.5%) and Europe (Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and the UK – 2 [...] %). Other countries/regions include Australia/New Zealand, China, India, and the

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The IDEA Fund: Missouri’s State-Sponsored Venture Capital Program [...] The Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Advancement (IDEA) Fund is MTC’s flagship state-sponsored venture capital initiative that makes investments in exchange for equity or convertible debt to the most promising early-stage, high-growth potential businesses. By leveraging state and federal funding, the IDEA Fund makes direct investments to early-stage entrepreneurs as part of their venture funding rounds to support commercialization, accelerate additional private investment and create jobs in the state. This program is a catalyst for economic growth, supporting businesses as they create jobs, drive technological advancements, and build a stronger future for Missouri. The IDEA Fund is primarily funded by the Federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 program. [...] The July 2026 Award Cycle – IDEA Fund Info Session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17. 2026 beginning at 12 PM. [...] Venture Capital Program: • Designed for Series A or later-stage companies raising $5 million -$20 million. • Provides up to $2 million in investments and matching co-investment. • For the purpose of scaling the businesses, attracting additional private capital, and increase the impact of third-party investments • The company must identify at the time of application, a lead investor with relevant domain expertise and/or significant due diligence experience, as determined by MTC. • The lead investor requirement is waived for MTC Portfolio Companies if 25% of the funding round is identified and the company is in good standing with MTC’s data collection process. [...] Investment Process: [...] 1. Application Process: Complete the required application process. 2. Application Submission: Submit the application before the deadline for consideration in the next award cycle. 3. Review: MTC staff reviews applications quarterly. 4. Notification: Applicants are notified approximately one month after the deadline whether they are invited to present to the MTC Investment Committee. 5. Committee Presentations: Selected applicants present to the Investment Committee, which recommends funding decisions to MTC’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. 6. Board Approval: Recommendations are reviewed and approved by the MTC Board of Directors. 7. Due Diligence: Approved companies with matching funds undergo a due diligence process. 8. Participation Agreement: Approved companies sign a Participation Agreement before closing the investment. (Download Participation Agreement →) [...] 2026 Award Cycle Deadlines [...] • January 2026 Award Cycle • April 2026 Award Cycle • July 2026 Award Cycle • October 2026 Award Cycle [...] January 2026 Award Cycle [...] CLOSED January 2026 Award Cycle • Application deadline: 11:59 pm, November 4, 2025 • Presentation to Investment Committee: January 2026 • Approval & Award: by end of January 2026 [...] April 2026 Award Cycle [...] CLOSED April 2026 Award Cycle • Application deadline: 11:59 pm, February 3, 2026 • Presentation to Investment Committee: April 2026 • Approval & Award: by end of April 2026 [...] July 2026 Award Cycle [...] July 2026 Award Cycle • Application deadline: 11:59 pm, May 5, 2026 • Presentation to Investment Committee: July 2026 • Board approval: by end of July 2026 [...] October 2026 Award Cycle [...] October 2026 Award Cycle • Application deadline: 11:59 pm, August 4, 2026 • Presentation to Investment Committee: October 2026 • Board approval: by end of October 2026 [...] 2026 Application – Ready to Apply? Take the next step toward securing state-sponsored venture capital funding with the FY26 IDEA Fund Application. [...] • Download the FY26 IDEA Fund Application (PDF) → for review purposes. • We recommend preparing responses in advance, as the online platform does not support saving drafts. Please complete your submission in one sitting.

2026–2027 Digital Thriving Fellowship Program – Center for Digital Thriving [...] 2026–2027 Digital Thriving Fellowship Program [...] Applications are now open for our Digital Thriving Fellows program (2026 – 2027 academic year). [...] Apply now if you’re developing ideas, conducting research, or creating projects that can help young people — and all of us — thrive in a world of tech. Your unique perspective and contributions could play a crucial role in shaping a future where young people thrive, however technology fits into their lives. [...] Access and download the full Call for Proposals here. [...] Curious to [...] Applicants Open → February 13, 2026 — March 9, 2026 --- Applicant Info Session → February 20, 2026 at 1 p.m. EST (10 AM PST) Letter of Interest Due → March 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST Invitations for Full Proposal → Early April 2026 Full Proposals Due → Early May 2026 Decisions → June 30, 2026 Fellowship Begins → September 1, 2026 [...] How do i apply? [...] Initial “Letters of Interest” will be accepted until March 09, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. All materials should be submitted via our application portal in Qualtrics. [...] • Phase One: Between March — early April 2026, CDT staff will review Letters of Intent. • Phase Two: In early April, 2026, CDT will notify all Letter of Intent applicants of the status of their application and invite approximately 8 – 10 applicants to submit a full proposal by May 2026. Further information about proposals requirements and due dates will be provided with the invitation. • Phase Three: CDT staff will review full proposals and conduct interviews with finalists. Full proposal applicants will be notified of decisions by June 30, 2026. [...] 2026 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

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Flux Capacitor - Request for Explorers - Investments for Sci Fi Founders - 1517 Fund Skip to Main Content [...] Flux Capacitor - Request for Explorers - Investments for Sci Fi Founders [...] Opens Mar 30 2026 12:00 AM (PDT) [...] Deadline Apr 21 2026 12:00 PM (PDT) [...] We're backing up to 10 amazing scientists with $50K to $1M investments to turn their scientific intuitions into a startup. Applications are due on April 18th, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific. [...] By May 1st, finalists will be invited to our San Francisco Sci Fi Summit in June and the new cohort will be announced in July. [...] Apply today! [...] Flux Capacitor - Request for Explorers - Investments for Sci Fi Founders [...] We're backing up to 10 amazing scientists with $50K to $1M investments to turn their scientific intuitions into a startup. Applications are due on April 18th, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific. [...] By May 1st, finalists will be invited to our San Francisco Sci Fi Summit in June and the new cohort will be announced in July. [...] Apply today! [...] Mar 30 2026 12:00 AM (PDT) [...] Apr 21 2026 12:00 PM (PDT)

Silkway Accelerator 2026 [...] Silkway Accelerator 7.0 [...] A flagship intensive growth acceleration program for technology startups at PMF and Scale stages from Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Mongolia. [...] Applications open until April 30 → Submit Application [...] The program has successfully completed 6 batches and provides not just expertise, but a full-fledged growth environment: accommodation, workspace, international expertise, and a strong founder community. [...] Silkway Accelerator alumni are startups with big ambitions and a focus on international expansion. Ready for global growth? Apply for Batch 7. [...] 6 Batches [...] Stage 1. Application review.Stage 2. Online interviews with trackers. [...] Silkway Accelerator [...] Offline in Almaty. 12 weeks of intensive tracking and working on your business growth. [...] 01.09.2026 [...] Who Can Apply [...] Silkway Accelerator —only for those ready to grow. [...] We only work with startups that already have revenue, customers, and validated demand. If you are looking for an idea — this is not your program. If you are stuck after PMF — this is exactly for you. [...] PMF or Scale stage — has revenue and paying customers [...] 12-week presence [...] Offline in Almaty. Full immersion — 12 weeks. [...] Apply by April 30 → [...] Who can apply? [...] Technology startups with a working product at PMF or Scale stage can apply. Participation is open to teams from Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Mongolia. [...] Yes. The program is held offline, and participants must be in Almaty for all 12 weeks. Accommodation for 2 founders is provided free of charge. [...] Yes. If you already have a working product and a stable customer base, you qualify. The program is designed for startups at PMF and Scale stages — not for ideas. [...] We are from another country — can we apply? [...] Yes, the program is open to startups from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Mongolia. [...] When is the application deadline? [...] The deadline is April 30, 2026, 23:59. We recommend applying early to go through the thorough selection process. [...] Application deadline: April 30, 23:59 [...] Secure your spotin Silkway Accelerator Batch 7

PGMO - Call for projects [...] Call for Projects [...] Call for projects 2026 [...] The new call for projects of the Gaspard Monge Program for Optimization, Operations Research, and their interactions with Data Sciences, is opened. [...] The 2026 call for projects is available : [...] The following document is specific to the IROE project - Research initiative on Optimisation and Energy. [...] For further information, including the submission template and guidelines, please refer to the appropriate documents available online. [...] Projects can be submitted, through the easychair interface --> Closed [...] Templates submission: [...] Important dates : [...] • Deadline : April 30, 2026 (midnight Paris time) • Notification of projects : July 2026

Microsoft Build AI [...] 5 May – 30 Jun 2026 [...] ₹6,00,000 Prize Pool [...] Microsoft Build AI is grounded in a simple belief: meaningful innovation comes from builders who take on tough challenges and deliver real, working solutions.Across six dynamic tracks, you’ll solve complex, real-world problems spanning productivity, security, agentic systems, and beyond. This is not just about ideation - it’s about execution, impact, and building what truly works. [...] Who Can Participate [...] • Professionals with 3+ years of work experience • Participate individually or in teams of up to 3 members • One submission per team • Participants can be part of only one team [...] 6 Challenge Tracks [...] Theme 06 - PRODUCTION FUNCTION [...] Win incredible prizes and opportunities to showcase your innovation to the world. Total ₹600,000 in prizes to be won! [...] Timelines & Milestones [...] 5 May 2026 [...] Registration Opens [...] Sign up on HackerEarth. Form your team (1–3 members). [...] 5 May – 7 June 2026 [...] Ideation & Building [...] Attend workshops, build your MVP, and iterate on your solution. [...] 8 – 18 June 2026 [...] Evaluation Period [...] Submissions are reviewed and [...] 19 June 2026 [...] Top Finalists Announced [...] Shortlisted teams are announced and begin preparing for the finale. [...] Late June 2026 [...] Grand Finale [...] Top teams pitch live. Winners crowned and prizes awarded. [...] Your submission must include the following deliverables. Ensure all materials meet the format requirements below. [...] Project Deck (PDF) [...] Format: PDF only, max 10 slides. Must include: problem statement, solution overview, architecture diagram, AI integration details, demo screenshots, and team introduction. File size limit: 20 MB. File name: [...] : a live walkthrough of the working prototype, not a slideshow. [...] GitHub Repository [...] Must be a public repository. Include a comprehensive README.md (max 3 pages equivalent) with: project description, setup instructions, dependencies, architecture overview, AI tools used, and team member details with roles. [...] Prototype / Live Link [...] Provide a working URL or deployment link where judges can interact with your solution. If login is required, provide test credentials. Must be accessible for at least 30 days after submission deadline. [...] Projects are scored across 6 dimensions. Weights indicate relative importance (total: 100). [...] Sessions & Workshops [...] Expert-led sessions to accelerate your hackathon journey. [...] • All projects must be started and substantially built during the hackathon period (5 May - 30 June 2026). Pre-existing projects or prior submissions to other hackathons are not permitted. [...] • All solutions must leverage the Microsoft AI stack (Azure AI, Foundry, GitHub Copilot, AI/ML, Power Platform, etc.). [...] • Submissions must be made before the stated deadline. Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances. [...] • Each submission must include a clear README with project description, setup instructions, dependencies, and team member details. [...] • All code must be submitted via a public GitHub repository accessible to judges. [...] • Use of AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and generative AI tools is permitted and encouraged. [...] Who can participate in the hackathon? [...] This is a team-based hackathon. You can participate individually or form a team of up to 3 members. [...] When does the hackathon start and end? [...] The hackathon begins on May 05, 2026 at 06:00 PM IST and ends on June 07, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. All development must take place within this timeline. [...] Is this an online or offline hackathon? [...] This is a fully online hackathon, so you can participate from anywhere. [...] What should I build for the hackathon? [...] There are 6 themes provided. Your submission must align with one of these themes.

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Schmidt Sciences 2026 Interpretability RFP [...] Opens Mar 16 2026 12:00 PM (EDT) [...] Deadline May 26 2026 11:59 PM (EDT) [...] Request for Proposals: AI Interpretability [...] Schmidt Sciences invites proposals for a pilot program in AI interpretability. We seek new methods for detecting and mitigating deceptive behaviors from AI models, such as when models knowingly give misleading or harmful advice to users. If this pilot uncovers signs of meaningful progress, it may unlock a significantly larger investment in this space. [...] $300k - $1M --- [...] Funding Level and Duration [...] Applicants will be asked in the submission form to give a budget with their proposal that reaches a value between $300k and $1M USD, inclusive of permissible overhead. The application also requires an estimated timeline for the project (one to three years). Project length is independent of total budget, i.e. a one year project could request up to $1M. Budgets should appropriately match resources required for the project. [...] We invite individual researchers, research teams, research institutions, and multi-institution collaborations across universities, national laboratories, institutes, and nonprofit research organizations. We are open to applicants globally and encourage collaborations across geographic boundaries. [...] grantees to report research progress to Schmidt Sciences in interim and final reports, [...] program officers. These meetings are [...] evaluative, but [...] . The dates for reporting will be determined based on project duration. [...] Research Agenda [...] 2026 Interpretability RFP [...] Request for Proposals: AI Interpretability [...] Schmidt Sciences invites proposals for a pilot program in AI interpretability. We seek new methods for detecting and mitigating deceptive behaviors from AI models, such as when models knowingly give misleading or harmful advice to users. If this pilot uncovers signs of meaningful progress, it may unlock a significantly larger investment in this space. [...] We define a scope of research in the Research Agenda section of this document. Proposals need not match topics in this agenda verbatim. We encourage proposals on any relevant technical methods or evaluation that could advance our scientific understanding of deceptive behavior in LLMs. We will especially focus on three directions: [...] Proposal Due Date [...] May 26th, 2026 by 11:59pm AoE [...] 202 [...] April 2nd, [...] 2026, 1pm ET [...] $300k - $1M [...] Funding Level and Duration [...] Applicants will be asked in the submission form to give a budget with their proposal that reaches a value between $300k and $1M USD, inclusive of permissible overhead. The application also requires an estimated timeline for the project (one to three years). Project length is independent of total budget, i.e. a one year project could request up to $1M. Budgets should appropriately match resources required for the project. [...] We invite individual researchers, research teams, research institutions, and multi-institution collaborations across universities, national laboratories, institutes, and nonprofit research organizations. We are open to applicants globally and encourage collaborations across geographic boundaries. [...] Indirect costs of any project that we fund must be at or below 10% to comply with our policy. Projects funded [...] political activity. [...] Selection Criteria [...] Proposals will be evaluated by Schmidt Sciences staff and external reviewers using the following criteria: [...] Reporting Timelines [...] We expect grantees to report research progress to Schmidt Sciences in interim and final reports, accompanied by meetings with program officers. These meetings are not evaluative, but instead are intended to help Schmidt Sciences understand the impact of our funding. The dates for reporting will be determined based on project duration. [...] Research Agenda [...] Mar 16 [...] 26 12

FY2026 Call for Proposals Now Open: CREST, PRESTO, and ACT-X Call for Research Proposals [...] FY2026 Call for Proposals Now Open: CREST, PRESTO, and ACT-X [...] The FY2026 Call for Research Proposals for the Strategic Basic Research Programs (CREST, PRESTO, and ACT-X) is now open. Please see the schedule and Research Areas below. Information on the call for new Research Areas for FY2026 has also been updated. [...] Schedule: FY2026 [...] PRESTO/ACT-X: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Japan time --- --- PRESTO (「Exposome」Reseach Area only): Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Japan time CREST: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Japan time Document review: Early June – Late July Notification of document review results on e-Rad: Early July – Late July Interview selection meeting (Online): Middle of July – Early August Notification and announcement of interview results: Late September Research start: October 1st, 2026 (planning) [...] List of the research areas（2026.4.17） *The FY2026 Call for Research Proposals for the new Research Area (PRESTO) entitled “Molecular Mechanisms of Complex Environmental Exposures Shaping Present and Future Life [Exposome]” under the Strategic Objective “Organism–Environment Interactions: Elucidating the Interplay Between Organisms and the Exposome” is now open. [...] Applicants selected to proceed to the Interview selection meeting and applicants who receive a provisional funding offer as a result of the Interview Selection will be notified individually by email. The notifications will be sent to the email address registered in the e-Rad system, so please ensure that your registered email address is valid and able to receive emails from JST.Applicants who are not selected at each stage (Document review or Interview selection meeting) will be notified via e-Rad. [...] Key Points to Note for the FY2026 Call for Research Proposals [...] From FY 2026 onward, greater emphasis will be placed on the perspective of international expansion of research in the selection process for CREST and PRESTO, including plans for international collaboration and the expected global impact of the proposed research.However, depending on the characteristics of the research field and the stage of the research, various forms of international engagement are possible, and international joint research is not necessarily required.For further details, please refer to “5.1.3 Selection Perspective.” [...] to direct costs [...] In addition, please note the following points when submitting your research proposal. [...] Applicants must have completed the registration of "Research Integrity" information in the e-Rad system in order to submit an application. Those who have not yet completed the registration are requested to do so as soon as possible. For the CREST program, all Co-PIｓ are also required to complete this registration. The registration can be completed after logging in to the e-Rad system, via the “Confirm/Modify Researcher Information” menu.For details on how to enter the required information, please refer to the link below. [...] an application via the [...] must enter information on security export control at their [...] institutions.For details, please refer to [...] FY2026 Call for Proposals Now Open: CREST, PRESTO, and ACT-X

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is inviting pre-applications for the 2026 Experimental Investigators competition as part of its Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems (EPiQS) Initiative. Through EPiQS, the foundation seeks to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum materials—solids and engineered structures that exhibit novel quantum phases and emergent electronic behavior. [...] Investigator awards are a central pillar of EPiQS. These awards provide exceptionally creative scientists with substantial, long-term, and flexible support, enabling them to pursue ambitious research agendas of their own design. By fostering intellectual freedom and risk-taking, the EPiQS Investigators program aims to drive transformative advances and expand the frontiers of quantum materials research. EPIQS will conduct open calls for Investigators and Moore Synthesis Fellows in 2026, 2029, and 2032. [...] The EPiQS Experimental Investigator awards support U.S. experts in experimental studies of quantum materials to pursue discovery of new emergent electronic and magnetic phenomena in solids, elucidate the origin of previously known emergent phenomena, develop new experimental techniques for probing or controlling quantum materials, or substantially enhance the performance of existing techniques. This call for proposals will result in the appointment of up to eight Experimental Investigators. The awards will provide six years of unconstrained funding, offering recipients full autonomy to define their research directions and allocate their budgets. The award amount will be in the range $1,800,000–$2,000,000. [...] 2026, [...] the EPi [...] be adjusted based on [...] remaining balance of [...] In the pre-application stage, applicants will provide basic personal and employment information, a curriculum vitae, and a brief research statement. Pre-applications will be internally screened for eligibility and programmatic fit, and, with possible input from external experts, a subset of about 60 highly competitive applicants will be identified. These applicants will then be invited to submit full proposals, including an expanded research statement and additional information. Due to the expected high volume of pre-applications, feedback will not be provided to those not selected for the full-proposal stage. All applicants will receive notifications of their pre-application status. [...] Pre-applications are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time. Applicants should enter the required information themselves; institutional involvement and budget submissions are not required at this stage. Eligible and highly competitive applicants will be invited to submit full proposals in late July. The proposals will undergo rigorous expert review by leading scientists in the field. [...] The EPiQS Experimental Investigator awards support U.S. experts in experimental studies of quantum materials to pursue discovery of new emergent electronic and magnetic phenomena in solids, elucidate the origin of previously known emergent phenomena, develop new experimental techniques for probing or controlling quantum materials, or substantially enhance the performance of existing techniques. This call for proposals will result in the appointment of up to eight Experimental Investigators. The awards will provide six years of unconstrained funding, offering recipients full autonomy to define their research directions and allocate their budgets. The award amount will be in the range $1,800,000–$2,000,000. [...] Pre-applications are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time. Applicants should enter the required information themselves; institutional involvement and budget submissions are not required at this stage. Eligible and highly competitive applicants will be invited to submit full proposals in late July. The proposals will undergo rigorous expert review by leading scientists in the field.

The Khalifa Entrepreneurship Award is Khalifa Fund’s flagship competition in its second edition for identifying, developing, and rewarding Abu Dhabi’s most promising startups solving real challenges across the emirate’s Falcon Economy sectors. [...] • INTENSE Bootcamp [...] • 15 Finalists Pitch Live [...] Selected startups do not simply pitch. Whether based in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, or Al Dhafra, participants will go through an intensive bootcamp, gaining access to mentorship, resources, and Khalifa Fund’s wider ecosystem ahead of the final stage of the competition. [...] • Public Pitch Stage: Finalists pitch at the SKEA Awards, one of Abu Dhabi’s premier platforms, in front of investors, sector leaders, media, and government stakeholders. [...] The Khalifa Entrepreneurship Award is Khalifa Fund’s flagship competition in its second edition for identifying, developing, and rewarding Abu Dhabi’s most promising startups solving real challenges across the emirate’s Falcon Economy sectors. [...] The competition is open to entrepreneurs across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. More than 100 startups will be selected and assigned to their local Khalifa Fund MZN campus for a 3-day bootcamp, from which 15 finalists and ultimately 5 sector winners emerge. [...] April- May 2026 [...] Submit your application online. We’re looking for MVP-ready startups with Emirati ownership, aligned to one of the Falcon Economy sectors. Applications are scored on execution, solution potential, and creativity [...] June 20 [...] Multi-stage screening: automated eligibility checks, structured scoring, ranking, and human quality assurance. 100+ startups are selected and assigned to their local Khalifa Fund MZN campus. [...] An intensive bootcamp will be delivered in each city, covering key topics such as problem and market validation, solution and business model refinement, alongside pitch coaching, mock pitches, and jury-based finalist selection. The top 15 participants will be selected from across all three cities. [...] Top 15 receive MZN membership, in-kind support, dedicated mentorship, and intensive pitch coaching. Monthly sessions refine decks, storytelling, and financials. Mock pitches with external advisors ensure readiness. [...] 15 finalists pitch to sector-specific jury panels. 5 sector winners and 3 innovation award recipients announced at SKEA in front of investors, media, and Abu Dhabi’s ecosystem leaders. [...] We’re looking for committed, early-stage founders building real solutions. Before you apply, make sure you meet all of the following criteria: [...] • MVP or prototype ready: Your startup must have a working prototype or minimum viable product with a pitchdeck attached. [...] • Availability commitment: Must be available for the full 3-day bootcamp at your assigned campus and the final pitching event. [...] Applications close June 5, 2026. Don’t wait — start yours today. [...] The competition is open to entrepreneurs aged 18+ who are residents of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, or Al Dhafra. Your startup must be Emirati-owned or co-owned with at least one Emirati founder. You need to have a working prototype or MVP. Your solution must align with Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Economy sectors. [...] You must have at minimum a working prototype or MVP. We want to see what you’ve built and how it works. A pitch deck is mandatory. [...] The competition offers over AED 1 million in total rewards, including prizes for sector winners, innovation awards for outstanding use of AI, Robotics, and Sustainability, in-kind support packages for the Top 15 finalists, and one year of MZN Hub membership. Detailed prize breakdowns will be shared with selected participants.

The first accelerator that combines market access with founder resilience — helping international startups land, validate, and expand in Finland and Europe. [...] Apply for the Autumn 2026 Batch [...] The Northern Light accelerator delivers hands-on support to validate your product with real customers, navigate sales in local and EU markets, and secure traction alongside revenue. We also prioritise founder resilience to keep your team focused and execution-ready [...] faster market entry, [...] Startups – spring 2026 [...] The second cohort brings together founders from Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Australia, India, the UK, Singapore, Cameroon, South Africa, Turkey, Ireland, and Iran. Meet the inspiring startups of the spring 2026 batch! [...] Our 3-month accelerator program is designed for non-Finnish founders or teams ready to build in Europe, starting from Helsinki. We provide a physical base at Maria 01, enabling you to join our vibrant community. [...] There is a participation fee for the Northern Light Accelerator of €2,000 (incl. VAT) per startup (up to two founders). This includes not only the full program, its activities, and support package valued at €120,000, but also a dedicated desk space at Maria 01 for three months with full access to all campus services and facilities, as well as a startup ticket to Slush 2026 for the Autumn Batch – all delivered equity-free. [...] Current program and application period [...] The third batch of our program will take place in Autumn 2026, starting on August 21st and finishing on November 20th. The application period is open from the 16th of April until June 6, 2026. Please note, that we review applications continuously and the spots are limited, that is why we encourage you to apply early. We expect to make all decisions on successful applicants by early the end of June 2026, to allow all the accepted participants enough time to prepare for their travel to Helsinki. [...] APPLY – Application period opens [...] Northern Light is for early-stage international startups looking to enter the European market through Finland. You should have a company registered in some country. Additionally, you should also have at least an MVP or early traction and be committed to scaling your business in Europe. You can also apply if you are already in Finland and have at least one non-Finnish co-founder or team member. [...] 11. When can I apply for the program? [...] We run two accelerator programs each year, each with a dedicated application period. Check this website for the current application dates. If no application period is open at the moment, you can sign up for our mailing list below to stay informed about when the next application window opens. [...] Startups – autumn 2025 [...] The first-ever program brought together founders from India, the Philippines, Norway, the USA, Ireland, Kenya, Spain and Finland. Meet the inspiring startups of the autumn 2025 batch! [...] Apply for Autumn 2026 Batch.

The Summer of Open AI Research is a 5-week, fully online research program sponsored by EleutherAI. [...] We invite people with little research experience to contribute to open science under the mentorship of experienced researchers. We offer a selection of projects to apply to, listed below. Each project will run as a small cohort. Participants will be credited on their project, which may result in publication. [...] We also encourage researchers who are willing to mentor a small group for five weeks to propose projects. Funding will be provided. Submit a proposal by clicking the button on the right until May 15. [...] We are primarily looking for projects around open source AI, interpretability, or AI safety, but we welcome other proposals that fit the general theme of open science. [...] 15 May 2026 [...] 18 May 2026 [...] 8 June 2026 [...] 5 July 2026 [...] 6 July 2026 [...] 13 July 2026 [...] 1 August 2026 [...] Apply as a participant until June 8, 2026.

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OIST Innovation Accelerator - Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Skip to Main Content [...] OIST Innovation Accelerator [...] Opens Apr 27 2026 04:00 AM (JST) [...] Deadline Jun 28 2026 11:59 PM (JST) [...] Welcome to the OIST Innovation Accelerator application page! [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is a competitive 10-month residency for founders ready to validate their science and technology in the Japanese market. Based at OIST's oceanside campus in Okinawa, the program fuses hands-on R&D, customer discovery, and go-to-market into a structured journey that ends with real traction and a compelling case for your next growth stage. [...] How the selection works [...] The process unfolds in four stages: [...] 1. Application review. Our team reviews all submissions against eligibility and program fit criteria. Shortlisted applicants are notified by late July. [...] 2. Online interview (early August). The top 16 teams are invited to a 45-minute interview: a short pitch followed by a deep-dive Q&A. Finalists submit a revised pitch deck at the end of this stage. [...] 3. In-person bootcamp in Okinawa (late October to early November 2026). The top 8 teams join us on campus for an immersive week of workshops, expert sessions, and pitching at Startup Elevate. Travel and accommodation for one co-founder are supported by OIST. [...] 4. Final selection (notified by end of January 2027). Four teams are selected for the full 10-month residency beginning June 2027. [...] Before you apply [...] Please read the program page and FAQ carefully. [...] If you have questions not covered there, reach out to us at accelerator@oist.jp. [...] We look forward to reading your application. [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is sponsored by Okinawa Prefectural Government and Japan Science and Technology Agency COI-NEXT Program. [...] OIST Innovation Accelerator [...] Welcome to the OIST Innovation Accelerator application page! [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is a competitive 10-month residency for founders ready to validate their science and technology in the Japanese market. Based at OIST's oceanside campus in Okinawa, the program fuses hands-on R&D, customer discovery, and go-to-market into a structured journey that ends with real traction and a compelling case for your next growth stage. [...] We select four [...] per cohort. Small by design, so [...] team gets the [...] How the selection works [...] The process unfolds in four stages: [...] 1. Application review. Our team reviews all submissions against eligibility and program fit criteria. Shortlisted applicants are notified by late July. [...] 2. Online interview (early August). The top 16 teams are invited to a 45-minute interview: a short pitch followed by a deep-dive Q&A. Finalists submit a revised pitch deck at the end of this stage. [...] 3. In-person bootcamp in Okinawa (late October to early November 2026). The top 8 teams join us on campus for an immersive week of workshops, expert sessions, and pitching at Startup Elevate. Travel and accommodation for one co-founder are supported by OIST. [...] 4. Final selection (notified by end of January 2027). Four teams are selected for the full 10-month residency beginning June 2027. [...] Before you apply [...] Please read the program page and FAQ carefully. [...] If you have questions not covered there, reach out to us at accelerator@oist.jp. [...] We look forward to reading your application. [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is sponsored by Okinawa Prefectural Government and Japan Science and Technology Agency COI-NEXT Program. [...] Max JPY 10M [...] Apr 27 2026 04:00 AM (JST) [...] Jun 28 2026 11:59 PM (JST) [...] Round 2027-2028

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2026 Fellowship [...] 2026 FLAHERTY FELLOWSHIP [...] The 2026 Flaherty Fellowship program will welcome a cohort of 15 in-person Fellows in Vermont and 15 online Fellows, offering an immersive experience during the 71st Flaherty Seminar. We seek Fellows who demonstrate a strong commitment to community engagement in their profession, practice, or field of study. [...] Applications for the 2026 Flaherty Fellowship are now open. The deadline for Fellowship applications is Tuesday, June 9, at 11:59 PM ET. Fellowship spots are highly competitive. [...] 2026 Fellowships offered through our Open Call [...] All Fellowships are offered at no cost to their recipients, thanks to our many Fellowship Partners. In 2026, eight In-Person and nine Online Fellowship recipients will be selected via our Open Call. The remaining slots are underwritten by academic institutions who select the Fellowship recipients internally. [...] Applications for the 2026 Fellowship are now OPEN. [...] Apply Now for the 2026 Flaherty Fellowship

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Individual Residential Fellowships (9/2026 - 4/2027) for Postdoctoral and Advanced Scholars [...] Deadline 02.03.2026; 12.30h CEST (afternoon). [...] The Merian Centre for Advanced Studies in the Maghreb (MECAM) invites applications for eight residential fellowships for postdoctoral and advanced researchers in the humanities and social sciences for the period from September 2026 to April 2027. Under the overall theme “Imagining Futures: Dealing with Disparity” MECAM is dedicated to a research agenda framed by five interrelated ‘Interdisciplinary Research Fields’ (IRFs): Aesthetics & Cultural Practice, Inequality & Mobility, Memory & Justice, Resources & Sustainability, and Identities & Beliefs. Applications should be related to the main theme and at least one of the IRFs. This call for applications is open to researchers from all countries, including Tunisia. MECAM has been established at the Université de Tunis/Tunisia in October 2020 to strengthen internationalization, free academic research and cooperation in the Humanities and Social Sciences in, with and across the Maghreb, and other regions of the world. [...] CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MECAM- Fellowships 2026-2027 [...] With this call for applications, MECAM invites postdoc and advanced scholars in the social sciences and humanitiesto apply forlong-term fellowships with their own research projectsthat relate to one or more of MECAM’s Interdisciplinary Research Fields (IRFs) under the guiding theme of “Imagining Futures: Dealing with Disparities”: [...] of all fields [...]  This call for applications is open to researchers of all ages and genders from all countries, including Tunisia. [...]  Independent scholars and researchers without a current institutional affiliation are eligible to apply  Please note that current PhD candidates (doctoral students) are not eligible to apply. The call is open to postdoctoral and advanced researchers only. [...] FELLOWSHIP Six post-doctoral and two advanced researchers will be invited as MECAM Fellows on the basis of an [...] evaluation of the quality and originality of their research proposal. Projects should address one or [...] more of the themes sketched out in the IRFs. Fellows are expected to take up residency for up to 8 [...] months in Tunis, from 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027. During the period of their residency, [...] MECAM assigns its partner institution, Forum Transregionale Studien in Berlin, with the processing of personal application data. Therefore, we kindly ask you to submit your application in English or French via the secure online application platform of the Forum Transregionale Studien by 2 March 2026, 12.30h CEST.: [...] Apply here: https://application.trafo-berlin.de/ Applications by email will not be considered. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact MECAM’s research data management coordinator, Rashof Salih: sara@trafo-berlin.de As part of your application, you will be asked to upload: [...] ), [...] the Magh [...] region and aligns with MECAM's [...] theme “Imagining Futures - Dealing with Disparity” and [...] least [...] of its IRFs ( [...] with MECAM during your fellowship, [...] career [...] to accomplish during [...] fellowship, [...] Individual MECAM-Fellowships up to 8 months 2026-2027 [...] 1. Who is eligible for the long-term MECAM Fellowships? The Fellowships are aimed at researchers from any country, at all stages of their academic career (postdocs or advanced researchers), and from any discipline of the Humanities or Social Sciences. Scholars without a current institutional affiliation are equally welcome to apply. [...] 1. Can Isubmit my application by e-mail? Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered. Instead, we ask all applicants to submit their application via the secure online application platform of the Forum Transregionale Studien: https://application.trafo berlin.de/.

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Joint Call 2026 - M-ERA.NET [...] Joint Call 2026 [...] The Call 2026 aims to fund ambitious transnational research and innovation on advanced materials and contribute to Europe’s scientific excellence, technology leadership and global competitiveness. [...] The M-ERA.NET Call 2026 is launched on 4 March 2026. 35 funding agencies participate with an indicative budget of about 40 million €. [...] The pre-proposal phase is closed. 514 pre-proposals have been submitted by 2465 research groups. This is the highest number of pre-proposals within a call in the history of M-ERA.NET. [...] Feedback to applicants will be provided in late September 2026. [...] Call Schedule: [...] • Pre-Proposal Deadline is 12 May 2026, 12:00 noon, Brussels time. • Full-Proposal Deadline is 18 November 2026, 12:00 noon, Brussels time [...] The Call 2026 includes the following thematic areas: [...] 1. Materials for energy storage and distribution systems 2. Materials for energy conversion 3. Innovative surfaces, coatings and interfaces 4. Innovative functional materials with defined architectures 5. Materials addressing environmental challenges 6. Next generation materials for electronics [...] Next Generation Materials for Electronics [...] The topic supports proposals on materials research and its application, with special focus on specific properties for electronics. [...] Proposal Submission [...] Pre-proposals phase is closed. [...] Link to the submission tool(for read-only purposes) [...] Call documents for download: [...] • Guide for proposers V1.3 (30 April 2026) • FAQs - version 2.0 (12 March 2026) • Mandatory Pre-Proposal form(content table revised; updated 17 March 2026) • Mandatory Full-Proposal form and mandatory Annex 1 to Full-Proposal form • Final reporting template (available March 2027) • Please direct questions during the project duration to the monitoring team [...] • M-ERA.NET Call 2026 webinar on 18th March 2026, 12:00 (CET) [...] • M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 - Spanish Infoday on 24th March 2026, 11:00 (CET) [...] • Quebec M-ERA.NET 2026 Call for Projects Webinar on 24th March 2026, 03:00 (PM) • Xjenza Malta’s M-ERA.NET Online Information Session on 26th March 2026, 11:00 (CET) • TÜBİTAK National Info Day on 7th April 2026, 14:00 (Turkiye time) [...] Partner search: [...] M-ERA.NET provides a Partner Search Facility. The EEN(Enterprise Europe Network) offers a general partner search tool. [...] ⇒ List of participating countries and regions Call 2026 [...] Link to submission tool [...] The Pre-Proposal phase is closed. The submission tool will open again for the Full-Proposal phase starting in october 2026. [...] Link to submission tool(for read-only purposes) [...] Call 2026: pre-proposal submission tool is open [...] Romania joins the M-ERA.NET Call 2026 [...] Quebec M-ERA.NET 2026 Call for Projects Webinar [...] M-ERA.NET Call 2026 is open! [...] M-ERA.NET Call 2026 - Spanish Infoday [...] M-ERA.NET Call 2026 webinar

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ProVeg Incubator Opens Applications for Second Cohort of ‘Fast-track to Impact’ Programme to Support Next Wave of Alt-Protein Pioneers ProVeg International [...] ProVeg Incubator Opens Applications for Second Cohort of ‘Fast-track to Impact’ Program to Support Next Wave of Alt-Protein Pioneers [...] 12 May 2026 [...] Building on the success of its newly evolved model, the ProVeg Incubator is now accepting applications for Cohort 2 of its Fast-track To Impact program, designed to scale the next generation of alt-protein leaders. [...] The ProVeg Incubator is the world’s first and leading accelerator dedicated to alt-protein venture acceleration. Their three-month, equity-free initiative is designed to equip early-stage alternative protein startups with the strategic agility, financial fundamentals, and industry connections required to navigate today’s complex investment and retail landscapes. After a high-impact first cohort, the ProVeg Incubator is looking for the next group of mission-driven founders ready to scale their solutions across plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated-food technologies. [...] “The success of our first Fast-track To Impact cohort proved that founders today are looking for high-efficiency support that yields tangible results,” said Devika Suresh, Head of the ProVeg Incubator. “As we open applications for Cohort 2, our focus remains on helping startups navigate the complexities of this dynamic sector and emerge better positioned for long-term success. [...] Applications are open to early-stage startups that have at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and a clear mission to reduce the global consumption of animals. [...] Interested founders can find more information and submit their applications via the ProVeg Incubator website: https://go.proveg.org/incubator [...] The application deadline is 21 June 2026