Grant

Grant

Europe

Europe

OPEN

OPEN

GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS

Founderland 'Rise and Thrive' Grant

Founderland 'Rise and Thrive' Grant

€10,000 equity-free grant, awarded quarterly

·

Q2 2026 deadline: July 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM CEST. Next cycle opens October 1, 2026.

AMOUNT

€10,000 equity-free grant, awarded quarterly

AMOUNT

€10,000 equity-free grant, awarded quarterly

DEADLINE

Q2 2026 deadline: July 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM CEST. Next cycle opens October 1, 2026.

DEADLINE

Q2 2026 deadline: July 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM CEST. Next cycle opens October 1, 2026.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a woman (18+) who owns at least 50% of your business, based in Europe or the UK, and have faced barriers tied to race, ethnicity, or cultural background.

You must be a woman (18+) who owns at least 50% of your business, based in Europe or the UK, and have faced barriers tied to race, ethnicity, or cultural background.

Eligible stages include idea, prototype, and early-revenue — including revenue-generating nonprofits with a path to sustainability. There is a €50 application fee, though a limited number of waivers are available.

Eligible stages include idea, prototype, and early-revenue — including revenue-generating nonprofits with a path to sustainability. There is a €50 application fee, though a limited number of waivers are available.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Between 1 and 5 grants of €10,000 are awarded each quarter, depending on the size of the funding pool.

The number of winners varies with available funds and application quality, so competition is real. All eligible applicants who don't win still receive community membership and resource access.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Check eligibility and request a fee waiver if needed (email hello@founderland.org) — 1 day

  2. Prepare a specific use-of-funds plan with line items and outcomes, plus evidence of early progress — 2–4 days

  3. Submit application with €50 fee (or approved waiver) before the deadline — 1 hour

WORTH KNOWING

The application page explicitly states what makes a strong submission: a concrete breakdown of how €10,000 will be spent (specific line items with attached outcomes) and early customer validation — even pre-revenue signals count. Re-applicants after six months get a €25 fee credit.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

$50B+ in available capital across grants, VC funds, CDFIs, and accelerators. Filter by your industry, stage, and region, and see everything you qualify for.

Explore the funding database →

$19/month · cancel anytime