Pre-Seed Programs
Both open programs this week target founders at the earliest possible stage, before a team is fully formed and before any institutional capital has been raised.
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Antler (apply by Sep 30, 2026): A residency program for pre-team founders who need help finding a co-founder and securing a first cheque. Antler is best suited for solo founders or those still searching for the right technical or commercial partner. Apply here
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Entrepreneur First (apply by Oct 15, 2026): A talent-first program built around co-founder matching, designed for high-potential individuals who want to build a company from scratch alongside another strong operator. Apply here
Seed Programs
No seed-stage programs have open deadlines this week.
Series A Programs
No Series A programs have open deadlines this week.
Founders who already have a rough idea and are actively searching for a technical or business co-founder should prioritise Antler first given its September 30 deadline, then submit to Entrepreneur First before October 15 if they want a second shot at structured co-founder matching with a slightly different network and methodology.