AI Nation Grant & Accelerator Program 2026

The AI Nation Grant & Accelerator Program 2026 is a six-month accelerator for early-stage AI founder teams based in Germany, offering funding, coaching and mentorship to develop an AI-driven solution and prepare for incorporation. It provides a funding package comprising founder scholarships, operational funding and partner perks, alongside access to an ecosystem of AI tools and expertise. Teams must have a validated problem, a solution requiring AI, and at least two co-founders with AI/engineering expertise, with the project addressing at least one UN SDG.

Financial funding totaling up to €54,000 per team, founder stipends, operational funding, access to a mentor network, coaching, and collaboration with partner tools and ecosystems (Microsoft, Google, AWS, NVIDIA, GitHub, HubSpot, Supabase, and others).

Two or more committed co-founders with AI/engineering expertise, a clearly identified problem worth solving, a solution concept that requires AI, and a plan addressing at least one UN SDG. Core team must be based in Germany and hold an eligible visa where applicable.

Visit the official AI Nation Grant Program site for application details and submission.