This week's digest covers one open application window worth your attention. Whether you are still searching for a technical co-founder or looking to validate your earliest ideas, the program below deserves a close look before the deadline arrives.
Pre-Seed Programs
- Entrepreneur First (Apply by Oct 15, 2026): A talent-first program focused on co-founder matching, helping ambitious individuals find partners and build companies from scratch before a startup formally exists. Apply here
Seed Programs
No seed-stage programs are open for application this week. Check back next week for updates as new cohorts are announced.
Series A Programs
No Series A programs are open for application this week. Founders at this stage should use this window to prepare materials and metrics ahead of upcoming application cycles.
How to Prioritise
With only one program open this week, the decision is straightforward. Entrepreneur First is best suited to solo founders or individuals with a strong technical or domain background who have not yet found a co-founder. If you already have a team and a product in market, this program may not be the right fit, and your energy is better spent on seed or growth-stage opportunities opening in the weeks ahead.