Competitions in United States of America

The future rests in the hands of entrepreneurs. Antler provides an ecosystem for launching world-changing ventures.

Y Combinator is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Batch funding cycle.

The John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise will host the 14th Annual Baylor New Venture Competition (NVC) on March 27-28 at Baylor University's Foster Campus for Business and Innovation. Applications for the competition are open Aug. 1 through Oct. 1

Take your startup to the next level with our Flagship Accelerator in Silicon Valley. We empower founders to transform their bold visions into disruptive impact. Back in 2010, 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) pioneered an accelerator program and shaped how venture capital fostered early-stage startups.

For those who think in decades and build in days. We back the top 0.1% of founders building €10B+ companies with up to €500k and mentorship from unicorn-builders.

The Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge is a remarkable opportunity tailor-made for student social entrepreneurs who are shaping the future with their innovative ventures. Compete for $75,000+ and a chance to network with Global players from around the World!

In order to find and scale the best ideas to the most intractable issues of our time, we launch open innovation challenges. We built a research-backed platform and a proven methodology that seeks tech-based solutions from anyone, anywhere in the world.

Can you explain a big scientific idea with a short film (3 minutes max)? Let The Brainstorming Begin! The official launch of the 2026 Breakthrough Junior Challenge is on May 11th. This could be YOU this year!

43North offers an opportunity to scale your business with funding and an immersive accelerator program like no other.