Idea Stage Startup Funding in Maine
30 programs open right now for US-based founders — showing results for Maine.
Accelerators
Solo Founders Program
Deadline: Feb 28, 2027
Complete and submit the online application form via the Solo Founders Program website.
Alliance Crypto & Fintech Accelerator
Rolling applications
Complete the online application form on the website, which takes approximately 20 minut...
Bridge Seed Global Accelerator Program
Rolling applications
Apply through the application form linked on the Bridge Seed Global accelerator page. I...
Innovate47 Food & Agri Accelerator
Rolling applications
Use the Apply button on the Innovate47 Food and Agri Accelerator page to open the appli...
Plug In Ventures Pre-Accelerator
Rolling applications
Click Apply Now on the Plug In Ventures pre-accelerator page to open the Airtable appli...
Entrepreneurs First U.S. Program
Rolling applications
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed carefully. If selected, appli...
The Forum Accelerator
Rolling applications
To apply, founders should fill out the pitch us form. The Forum Ventures team will revi...
Founders Factory Accelerator
Rolling applications
Apply to the accelerator program through the Founders Factory website. Specific applica...
Grants
Mozilla Foundation Fellowships 2027–2028
Deadline: Dec 17, 2026
Applicants first submit an online Letter of Intent (LOI) outlining their project, techn...
The Thiel Fellowship
Rolling applications
Prospective fellows can apply directly online through the Thiel Fellowship website by p...
The Basis Fellowship
Rolling applications
Complete the brief 10-minute online application form by sharing your background, portfo...
The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation
Deadline: Dec 22, 2026
Grant applications are accepted twice a year for awards made in the spring and fall, wi...
Fund for Innovation in Development (FID)
Rolling applications
Apply online through FID's open call, which runs all year. Check eligibility, choose th...
D-Prize competition
Deadline: Dec 6, 2026
Applicants must prepare a concept note (2-3 pages, depending on whether they are submit...
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (America's Seed Fund)
Rolling applications
Applicants must carefully read the entire solicitation and ensure they meet all eligibi...
Autodesk Foundation Funding & Impact Support
Rolling applications
Complete the Discovery Form on the Autodesk Foundation website to begin the selection p...
Investor Programs
Google AI Futures Fund
Rolling applications
Apply through labs.google/aifuturesfund.
Groundwork Capital
Rolling applications
Use the Apply for Funding form on the Groundwork Capital site. The page says it respond...
LvlUp Ventures Funding Application
Rolling applications
Use the Apply For Funding Now form on the LvlUp Ventures site. One application is revie...
PennPromise Capital (Pre-Seed and Seed)
Rolling applications
Pre-seed: use the Apply Now Google Form. Seed: submit your pitch deck through the Share...
Village Global Velocity Program
Rolling applications
Apply on the Village Global Velocity application page. Applications are accepted on a r...
Startup Qatar Investment Program
Rolling applications
To apply, interested startups should click the 'Apply Now' button, which will redirect ...
Fil Rouge Capital
Rolling applications
Interested founders can submit their pitch directly through the platform by clicking on...
SOSV Deep Tech Investment
Rolling applications
Applicants should apply online through the SOSV website, specifically to the HAX and SO...
Founder Fellowship — South Park Commons
Rolling applications
Applications for the Founder Fellowship are open twice a year for Spring and Fall cohor...
Pear VC Pre-seed and Seed Investment
Rolling applications
Hustle Fund Investment Opportunity
Rolling applications
Founders are encouraged to pitch their ideas to Hustle Fund.
Outlierz Ventures
Rolling applications
Afore Capital Founder in Residence
Rolling applications
Applications for Afore’s Founder-in-Residence (FIR) program are open year-round and rev...
Y Combinator Application
Rolling applications
Fill YC’s application form: team, problem, solution, metrics, and vision. Upload your d...
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