Fully funded student conferences

Student conferences are organized events where students gather to discuss academic, professional, or industry-related topics, often featuring guest speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities. They provide a platform for students to present research, exchange ideas, and connect with peers and experts in their field.

We are all about the founders. As the original Techstars program that helped spark a global network nearly 20 years ago, we stay true to our roots and rally our community to help exceptional founders build impactful companies.

Techstars’ original remote-first accelerator program, that started in 2017, supports companies innovating across any industry.

We back unstoppable fintech founders in Europe building the infrastructure for the new financial system - the infrastructure, platforms, and guardrails that make AI-native finance possible at scale. Builders and enablers we want to hear from you.

This program is designed for visionary entrepreneurs who are meaningfully transforming healthcare delivery, making it more accessible, personalized, and efficient.

At Techstars NYC, we help companies reach product-market fit faster. Our program accelerates product-market fit by leveraging New York City's unmatched density of industry-leading companies and personalized support that allows startups to test and scale experiments quickly.

Learn about key concepts and recent developments on the nexus of climate change, natural resources, and conflicts.

Partnered with Ecolab, the Techstars Future of Food program looks to accelerate startups innovating how we feed a growing population safely and sustainably.

Youth4Regions is the European Commission programme helping journalism students and young journalists to discover what the EU is doing in their region.

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business while attending college or university.

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There are different types of student conferences, each serving a unique purpose. Student conferences focus on presenting research, networking, and academic discussions (e.g., International Student Congress on Biomedical Sciences - ISCOMS). Workshops are hands-on sessions aimed at developing specific skills through interactive learning (e.g., Design Thinking Workshop for Entrepreneurs). Summer and winter schools are short-term academic programs held during university breaks, offering intensive courses, lectures, and cultural experiences (e.g., Harvard Summer School in Business & Economics).

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.

Are you an entrepreneur with an innovative solution in healthcare or the environment?

The Fellowship programme for people of African descent is an intensive human rights training for people of African descent, from the diaspora, who are engaged in promoting the rights of people of African descent. It takes place once a year at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva.

Aspire Academy is our emblematic program.

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.

For outstanding young leaders in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance and sustainability.

The main tech and startup event in the Baltics bridging the gaps in knowledge, skills, and network! TechChill, one of the largest Baltic Tech events, is taking place in March 2027 bringing international, local investors, founders and ecosystem players for 3 days in Riga.

Grants of £2,000-£7,000 are available to individuals, societies, associations or other bodies in the UK or Japan to promote and support interaction between the two countries.

Every summer, the IEA welcomes students from around the world for a packed programme of lectures, seminars, debates, discussions, and social activities.

Examine the differences between military and civilian peacebuilding and explore approaches to collaboration.

Launch and Scale Your Tech Future in Hong Kong - Asia’s Innovation Hub. Apply below to connect with 120+ Corporates, Investors, Service Providers and Community Builders.

The Young Strategists Forum is an initiative of The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) that seeks to develop a new generation of strategic thinkers for an age of constrained resources and mounting international challenges. The Young Strategists Forum seeks to develop a new generation of strategic thinkers for an age of constrained resources and mounting international challenges. The 2027 iteration of the Young Strategists Forum will take place in Tokyo on February 6-11, 2027. 

Student conferences offer valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and professional growth. They allow students to present research, gain feedback from experts, and enhance their public speaking skills. Attendees can learn from keynote speakers, participate in discussions, and stay updated on industry trends. These events also help build confidence, improve critical thinking, and create connections that can lead to future academic or career opportunities.

The new European Media Art Platform offers residencies for media artists in the fields of digital media including Internet and computer-based artists, filmmakers, and those working in media based performance, sound or video as well as robotics or bio-art.

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Participate in the Immerse Education Essay Competition for a chance to win a full or partial scholarship to our university and career preparation programmes.

The International Conference is a conference that connects undergraduate students from around the world with top business executives.

ITTO offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines.

Launched in 2017, the Allianz Climate Risk Award celebrates scientists at the start of their career whose work sheds light on the nexus between climate change and extreme weather events. 

The Jan Michalski Foundation’s residency for writers is designed to provide an environment for literary creation and to support those involved in the written word.

Are you 18 years old and a resident of one of the EU Member States or third countries associated to Erasmus+? Get ready to explore Europe!  DiscoverEU is an initiative of the European Union that gives you the opportunity to discover Europe through learning experiences.

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The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the diversity of the multistakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community.

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe.

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