VentureWell E-Team Program
Usually opens in February and May and October
Projected from the months this call usually opens — not a date the funder has confirmed.
Projected from the pattern of past calls — confirm on the funder's page before planning around it.
Up to US$25,000 grant funding plus training and mentorship (Pioneer); Propel adds US$20,000
VentureWell
private · national
Deadline: One call a year — Summer 2026 round: applications opened Feb 23, closed Apr 28, 2026 (dates subject to change)
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: deeptech, health, climate, manufacturing
- Stage: idea stage and pre-seed
- Locally registered entity required
Open to applicants currently enrolled at a U.S.-based institution
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · UEI and SAM.gov registration, explained
Source. https://venturewell.org/e-team-program/
"The E-Team Program is open to all applicants who are currently enrolled at a U.S.-based institution. up to $25,000 in grant funding"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: venturewell.org
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