The SCET Innovation Fellows 12-week program is structured as a game to encourage students to push themselves out of their comfort zone. Learn entrepreneurial skills, earn the Innovation Fellows Certificate, and greatly increase your network with like-minded students and innovation VIPs Fill out the form and we’ll follow up with you when the program is live!

The Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation has helped shape academic careers and strengthen international networks through its commitment to bilateral scientific collaboration. To honor its 25th anniversary, the Foundation is launching a special Anniversary Call with 25 additional academic exchange fellowships exclusively for students from the United States seeking to conduct research in Austria. The special Anniversary Call will follow the exact same criteria and procedures as our regular Marshall Plan Scholarship calls. The application portal will be open from June 10 to August 31, 2025 and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions about the Anniversary Call, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to assist: office@marshallplan.at

Boost VC is proud to introduce the Boost VC Fellowship (an equity based Fellowship), where we will invest $50K at $1.5M Cap into a founder or founders looking to start a new Deep Tech company. Fill out the form below to apply! If it’s a potential fit, we will schedule one call and give you a quick decision. Who is this for? Break free, apply for the Fellowship! *If you are raising a full Pre-Seed round, please fill out our Pre-Seed Intake Form.

Target Audience: Any team with a STEM or life sciences technology based startup idea, or new technology they’re looking to commercialize. Do you have a life sciences or STEM technology you’re looking to commercialize? NSF I-Corps Method offers a free remote 10-day course based on Steve Blank’s Lean Launchpad that teaches you to identify and refine your value propositions and customer segments, and accelerate finding product-market fit. You can expect to spend 30-35 hours outside of class on interviews. Apply here! Upcoming courses: October Berkeley NSF I-Corps has 3 remote sessions on October 6, 9, & 16 from 5-8pm PST.

The NOAA Satellites Hackathon (NOAASatHack) is an exciting virtual competition taking place in October 2025 for students to learn about the many uses of satellite data. The challenge for this event is for students to develop a public awareness campaign about an environmental hazard by connecting NOAA satellite data to neighborhood level impacts. Coding knowledge is not required and training sessions to expand students’ remote sensing knowledge and technical skills will be provided ahead of the competition. We are now accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students of any major and encourage you to share our event with the students in your program and more broadly at your university. Here’s what the students can expect during the NOAASatHack in October 2025: Learn more at noaasathack2025.sched.com, including details about the challenge, FAQs, and learning resources. Feel free to share this email and our promotional video widely!

📣We are excited to announce that StEP is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 📣🎉 🗓Application due: September 12th, 2025 🗓 StEP is the largest startup incubator program on campus. If you have a business idea, are interested in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, or looking for a team that shares similar interests and possesses complementary skills, this program is a great opportunity to StEP into the exploration of business and entrepreneurship.  During this 10-week experiential program, you will…  >Be connected with all the best minds of UC Berkeley, including PhDs in engineering and computer science, MBAs, designers, law students, and more >Access the most valuable resources of Silicon Valley and be guided step-by-step by mentors > Network with top-notch experts that will help you in bringing your ideas to life  Sign up for our info session on August 22 to learn more about the program and application process!  Visit our website for…

Apply to pitch at the eWEAR Health Prize @ Stanford U for a $50,000 first prize. The focus of the competition is Deep Tech at the intersection of the medical/health sector with artificial intelligence, brain-machine interfaces, longevity, precision health, or robotics. The event is in support of founders with science-to-startup innovation. Participants can meet their peers and network with potential partners and investors. The pitch competition will be in-person on October 30, 2025 on the campus of Stanford University.

The International Consortium for Research, Engineering, Acceleration of Technology Excellence (I-CREATE) is designed to support startups in developing innovative diagnostic technology and medical devices to enhance the nation’s readiness for public health emergencies. We invite startups and university-backed projects to apply for non-dilutive funding ranging from $50K to $200K. This funding supports the development, evaluation, or validation of innovative solutions aligned with BARDA’s mission to enhance pandemic preparedness and health security. Applications are now open for consideration for the 2026 cohort. This joint initiative was created between University Lab Partners and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

The International Consortium for Research, Engineering, Acceleration of Technology Excellence (I-CREATE) is designed to support startups in developing innovative diagnostic technology and medical devices to enhance the nation’s readiness for public health emergencies. The 12-week accelerator program offers expert mentorship, customized webinars, and targeted activities designed to take your innovation from ideation to commercialization. I-CREATE will select up to 10 teams to participate. Upon completion of the program, each team will present at a virtual showcase, with the opportunity to win up to $50,000. Applications are now open for consideration for the 2026 cohort. This joint initiative was created between University Lab Partners and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

SXSW Pitch is back for its 18th edition, spotlighting the world’s most groundbreaking startups and disruptive technology. Since its inception in 2009, SXSW Pitch finalists have collectively raised over $23.2 billion in funding, according to Pitchbook. Join a dynamic community of founders, investors, industry leaders, and innovators. This premier startup showcase invites ambitious companies from around the globe to apply for a chance to present their ideas live to a panel of expert judges, venture capitalists, angel investors, and early adopters. The 2026 SXSW Pitch will feature 45 Innovation technology companies from nine different categories: Enterprise and Future of Work; Entertainment, Media, Sports & Creator Content; Healthcare, AssistiveTech & BioTech; Innovative World Tech; Intelligent Systems, Robotics, & Multisensory Technology; Smart Cities, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics; Smart Data, Security, and FinTech; Student Startups; Sustainability, AgTech & Food. Application Information SXSW Pitch Application Early Bird Fee $100 until September 12th, 2025 SXSW Pitch Application Fee $220 September…