February 28, 2025

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February 28, 2025

Happy Friday, Visionaries! This past week, our team held an annual meeting for our partners and stakeholders, to cover all that's been going on at Visible Hands and what we're excited to work on - from upcoming founder programs to sourcing in more specific sectors. Stay connected with us on Instagram and LinkedIn to be the first to know as we launch new projects and application cycles!And ICYMI: we recently released our own mini Founders Guide to Funding to provide quick, actionable insights, practical strategies, and resources to support you in securing the capital you need to take your venture to the next level. Be sure to check it out as you rev up your funding plans for the Spring season.Read on for more updates, founder resources, and upcoming funding opportunities for the new month ahead.Be well,The Visible Hands Team

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WHAT WE HAVE OUR EYES ON

💸 Funding Opportunities

CalTech Rocket FundFor: diverse and women-led climate-tech businesses$$$: $100KDeadline: March 3Start.Pivot.Grow. GrantFor: any founder$$$: $2.5KDeadline: March 31Her Culture Micro GrantFor: African and Caribbean women $$$: $500Deadline: rolling deadlineWomensNet Amber Grant for WomenFor: women founders$$$: $25KDeadline: rolling deadlineWish Local Empowerment ProgramFor: Black-owned brick-and-mortart businesses$$$: $500-$2KDeadline: rolling deadlineBoston Celtics United, VistaPrint & NAACP Power Forward GrantFor: Black-owned businesses in New England$$$: $25KDeadline: rolling deadlineHustler's MicrograntFor: small business owners $$$: $1KDeadline: 

rolling deadline

Idea Cafe Small Business GrantFor: women founders$$$: $1KDeadline: 

rolling deadline

⚡️ Accelerators, Programs & Competitions

CAFE FinTech AcceleratorFor: fintech startupsDeadline: March 1CTIA Wireless Foundation Catalyst CompetitionFor: early-stage social founders$$$: up to $100KDeadline: March 4Orlando Magic Venture ChallengeFor: early-stage sports, health and wellness startups$$$: $50K-$100KDeadline: March 5Venture for ClimateTechFor: ClimateTech startups based in New YorkDeadline: March 7Agora Venture CompetitionFor: founders based in the DMV area$$$: $10KDeadline: March 7FoundersBoost SoCal B2B AcceleratorFor: B2B pre-seed and seed startups based in SoCalDeadline: March 12FoundersBoost LA Pre-Seed AcceleratorFor: pre-seed startups Deadline: March 12Money Moves Summit Pitch CompetitionFor: Black female founders in Texas$$$: $10K prize poolDeadline: March 14Headstream AcceleratorFor: mental-health focused startups$$$: $30KDeadline: March 16Offshore Wind Innovation Hub AcceleratorFor: startups with solutions connected to the offshore wind industryDeadline: March 21MSP Equity AcceleratorFor: Black, Brown and women founders$$$: $100K investmentDeadline: April 25

🎪 Events

Diversitech 2025For: mid-west based overlooked leadersDate & Time: March 20, Philidelphia, PARenaissance Venture Capital Spring UnDemo DayFor: underrepresented job seekers, founders, and/or tech enthusiasts Date & Time: April 9, Virtual

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