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Host: Global AI Youth Network: Sub-Saharan Africa (GAIN SSA) Eligibility: Inaugural cohort EOI; facilitated virtual learning with peers from across Africa (~5 hrs/week, 7 weeks). Capstone proposals enter a $500–$1,000 micro-grant pool. Who can apply (location): Specific countries: Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa focus; virtual; page references peers across Africa / 10+ African countries) Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: 7-week virtual facilitated fellowship mapping AI safety careers; mentorship links; micro grants for compute/travel to SSA alignment conferences. Deadline: EOI closes 8 Nov 2026 Apply: https://gainssa.org/initiatives/fellowship Region: Africa (virtual) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Eligibility: Bachelor’s or master’s in CS/Data Science/Engineering/Applied Math or related; ~2+ years applying AI (health/ag preferred). 12-month limited-term roles based in Abuja, Nigeria / Addis Ababa, Ethiopia / Johannesburg, South Africa / Nairobi, Kenya. Official posting: candidates must be able to legally work in the country of the role without visa sponsorship; relocation support will not be provided. Apply by 11 November. Who can apply (location): Specific countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya (must already have legal work rights in the posting country) Visa or relocation support: no What you get: Paid AI fellowship embedded with Africa team; high-priority AI-for-health/development projects; mentorship and Foundation network. Deadline: 11 Nov 2026 Apply: https://gatesfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Gates/job/AI-Fellow---Africa-Regional-Offices_B021830-1 Region: Africa (selected cities) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: UNICEF Venture Fund / Office of Innovation Eligibility: Private for-profit startups using frontier tech (AI/ML/blockchain/data science) for girls’ and women’s health/SRHR; registered in a UNICEF programme country; functional prototype; committed to open-source licensing. Women-led and founders under 35 strongly encouraged. Who can apply (location): Specific countries: UNICEF programme countries Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Up to US$100,000 equity-free funding, 12 months technical mentorship, UNICEF network access. Deadline: 11 Nov 2026 Apply: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/FemTechCall Region: Global South / UNICEF programme countries (many in Africa) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Lacuna Fund with African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS); funder Wellcome Trust Eligibility: Non-profits, research institutions, for-profit social enterprises (or teams) headquartered in a Global South LMIC (Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia: Wellcome Trust LMIC list). Must use existing Lacuna Fund open datasets to train/scale ML models or build applications. Who can apply (location): Specific countries: Global South LMICs (Africa, Latin America, South & Southeast Asia per Wellcome LMIC guidance) Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Up to USD 10,000 per award (3 awards; ~USD 30,000 pool); implementation Dec 2026–May 2027. Deadline: Full proposals due 13 Nov 2026 Apply: https://lacunafund.org/apply/ (detail: https://acts-net.org/opportunities/advancing-sdg-outcomes-through-the-utilization-of-lacuna-funds-open-datasets/) Region: Global South LMICs Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Founders Factory Africa (Gen F) Eligibility: Aspiring / early founders and domain experts building pre-revenue, tech solutions to deep African problems; able to commit full-time 10–12 weeks. Applications always open (rolling). Who can apply (location): Specific countries: Africa (founders building for African markets; FFA Africa programme) Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: 12-week Venture Design Studio sprint; validation/experimentation budget; upon IC approval, up to $250,000 investment and studio services. Deadline: Rolling (always open) Apply: https://www.foundersfactory.africa/gen-f-eir-initiative Region: Africa Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Google (Africa) Eligibility: Official Google Africa blog: registration open in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria for live bootcamps and webinars; completely free. Practical AI and business-growth sessions (one-day bootcamps + 60-minute webinars). Who can apply (location): Specific countries: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free AI/business bootcamps and webinars; path into Career Certificates community. Deadline: Rolling registration while sessions are open (confirm dates on RSVP page) Apply: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/hustle-academy (announcement: https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/from-side-hustle-to-digital-powerhouse-bridging-africas-100bn-ai-gap/) Region: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Google (Africa) Eligibility: Official Google Africa blog (2 Nov 2026): platform is entirely free and open to everyone across the continent: students, entrepreneurs, developers. Unified hub for 15+ Google training initiatives (Career Certificates, Hustle Academy, Google Cloud Skills, AI modules); low-data / offline-ready. Who can apply (location): Specific countries: Africa Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free AI, cloud, entrepreneurship, and career learning on one hub; SCOUT study companion; badges/streaks. Deadline: Rolling (launched 2 Nov 2026) Apply: https://skillingafrica.withgoogle.com/ (announcement: https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/unlocking-africas-ai-potential-introducing-skilling-africa-with-google/) Region: Africa Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Venture for Africa / VettedAI Eligibility: Self-starters, career pivoters, returners, builders (engineers, PMs, ops) for real work at the intersection of AI and early-stage African startups. Phase 0 unpaid (8–12 weeks, 10–15 hrs/week); later phases paid on output. Audition on VettedAI required. No country restriction stated on the official page. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Fully remote fellowship doing live project work; path from unpaid Phase 0 to paid Contributor / Senior Contributor; hiring-partner intros at later phases. Deadline: Rolling admissions (limited spots per cohort) Apply: https://work.venturefor.africa/ Region: Global remote (work focused on African startups) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Lexsi Labs (with Cohere Labs and Hugging Face) Eligibility: Builders worldwide; teams of 1–3. Registration closes 5 Nov 2026. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Online build 1–14 Nov; up to 20 Demo Day teams; $30,000+ in prizes and credits; HF credits for Discord joiners; hiring interview paths. Deadline: Register by 5 Nov 2026; submit by end of day 14 Nov 2026 (AoE). Demo Day 22 Nov 2026. Apply: https://hackathon.lexsi.ai/ Region: Global (online; kickoff/demo optional in-person Bengaluru) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Nuvolos Eligibility: PhD candidates, postdocs, research software engineers in computational fields (AI/ML and adjacent), affiliated with an accredited research institution. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Up to $5,000 in Nuvolos cloud credits, priority support, community, digital Fellow credential. Deadline: Submissions end 6 Nov 2026; decisions by 27 Nov 2026. Apply: https://nuvolos.com/fellowship-programme Region: Global (research institutions) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Outreachy Eligibility: Final applications are only open to people already approved at the initial application stage. New initial applications for this round are closed. Programme is open to applicants around the world (remote). Student visa holders must be allowed to work 30 hours/week. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated (remote internship; page discusses student-visa work-hour rules, not sponsorship) What you get: Paid remote open-source internship with mentoring. Deadline: Final applications due 9 Nov 2026, 4pm UTC Apply: https://www.outreachy.org/apply/project-selection/ Region: Global (remote) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: PayPal (Devpost) Eligibility: Above legal age of majority; most countries (standard Devpost exceptions). Project must meaningfully use PayPal and AI. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Global online hackathon; $67,500+ cash and partner prizes (1st place $12,000). Deadline: 12 Nov 2026 @ 12:00pm PST Apply: https://paypalaihackathon.devpost.com/ Region: Global (online) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: International Telecommunication Union (AI for Good) Eligibility: AI-core startups, 6+ months operating, <US$1M funding, online presence, MVP/prototype, clear business plan. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: UN-based pitching platform, mentorship, networking, path to Grand Finale at AI for Good Summit. Deadline: Applications open until 23 Nov 2026 for the 8 Dec 2026 live pitching session (monthly pitches continue into 2027). Apply: https://aiforgood.itu.int/innovation-factory-startup-application-form/ (event: https://aiforgood.itu.int/event/ai-for-good-innovation-factory-2026-live-pitching-session/) Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Qodo Eligibility: Entrants must be at least 18 and the age of majority where they live. Participation is open worldwide where lawful, subject to applicable restrictions. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: 4-week weekday challenges (2 Nov–2 Dec 2026); top prizes include iPhone Duo, Mac Mini, Nintendo Switch 2, plus weekly merch. Free Qodo licenses for the event. Deadline: Final submission by 2 Dec 2026 Apply: https://hackathon.qodo.ai/ Region: Global (online) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: UKRI / Innovate UK (BridgeAI) Eligibility: UK consortia only: AI SME (TRL 5–6) plus medium/large deployer organisation. Not a solo founder grant. Who can apply (location): Specific countries: UK Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Share of up to £5 million competition for deploying AI into operational systems. Deadline: 8 Dec 2026, 11:00 UK Apply: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/bridgeai-deployment-catalyst-ai-for-operational-systems/ Region: UK Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Recurse Center Eligibility: Programmers at any stage; admissions process (written app + interviews). Attend in NYC or remotely. FAQ: people from 50+ countries; “Can you sponsor visas? No, sorry.” Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: no What you get: 6 or 12 week self-directed programming retreat; peer community; career support. Free for everyone. You will never receive a bill from RC (companies pay to hire alumni). Deadline: Applications always open. On-time for Winter 2 2027 (4 Jan–26 Mar 2027): Sunday 13 Dec 2026. Apply: https://www.recurse.com/apply Region: Global (NYC hub or remote) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: GenHacks / Project Dextera (Devpost) Eligibility: Students ages 13+ only; all countries except standard Devpost exceptions. Solo or any team size. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Virtual hackathon with AI/agentic and other tracks; CAD $1,050+ cash plus partner credits. Deadline: Submit by 26 Dec 2026, 12:00am EST (build window from 1 Nov) Apply: https://genhacks-open.devpost.com/ Region: Global (students, online) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Amazon Eligibility: 18+; enrolled in Bachelor’s or above in CS/related STEM; programming experience; expected degree conferral Oct 2027–Sep 2029; at least one term remaining after internship. Full-time 12-week in-person US internship. Visa/sponsorship not stated on the job posting opened this session. Who can apply (location): Specific countries: USA (internship locations in the United States) Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Paid SDE internship (location-based pay listed on posting); mentorship; real product ownership. Application also considered for other 2027 seasons subject to availability. Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis (per job posting) Apply: https://amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10552937/software-development-engineer-intern-summer-2027-usa (hub: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/teams/internships-for-students) Region: USA (multiple cities) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Antler Eligibility: Aspiring and early founders; residency model varies by location (multi-city worldwide, including African locations among others). Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Day-zero / early-stage investment and residency support across Antler locations worldwide. Deadline: Rolling by location: use apply page Apply: https://www.antler.co/apply Region: Global (multi-city, incl. Europe, Asia, Africa, LatAm, ANZ, NA) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Amazon Web Services Eligibility: Pre-Series B startups founded in the last 10 years; AWS account on Paid Tier Plan; new to Activate or requesting more credits than previously received. Founders (self-funded) or Portfolio (with Activate Provider Org ID). Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Founders up to $5,000 (start with $1,000); Portfolio up to $200,000 in Activate Credits. Additional AI credits invite-only after Portfolio. Deadline: Rolling (decisions typically 5–10 business days) Apply: https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Amazon Web Services Eligibility: Learners and verified students. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free self-paced courses, workshops in AWS sandboxes (no credit card), community. Verified students unlock 1 year of full Skill Builder access (900+ courses, labs, exam prep) and a path to a free foundational certification exam voucher after earning 21 badges. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://builder.aws.com/learn/students (community hub: https://builder.aws.com/) Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Amazon Web Services Eligibility: Any individual; learners as young as 13 can register with an email (no credit card). Job board for learners 18+. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free curated beginner cloud and AI learning paths, hands-on labs, digital badges; Educate Job Board for 18+. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Amazon Web Services Eligibility: New AWS customers (terms apply). Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Up to $200 in credits for new Free plan customers ($100 immediately + up to $100 more by exploring services) over 6 months, plus Always Free monthly limits on 30+ services. Free plan closes after 6 months or when credits run out unless you convert to Paid. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://aws.amazon.com/free/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Amazon Web Services with local collaborating organisations Eligibility: Typically 18+, unemployed or underemployed; exact rules vary by partner and country. Technology background not required. Free to the learner. Verified open US cohorts (Per Scholas): all Per Scholas learners must provide proof of valid U.S. work authorization before training. Who can apply (location): Specific countries: varies by local partner worldwide; verified open Per Scholas cohorts are USA (require U.S. work authorization) Visa or relocation support: no (Per Scholas requires existing U.S. work authorization; not stated for other partners) What you get: Cohort-based instructor-led cloud training, labs, professional skills, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner prep, employer connections. Deadline: Varies by partner. Official directory: https://aws.amazon.com/training/restart/how-to-apply/ Verified open US cohorts (Per Scholas, remote): North Carolina apply by 9 Nov 2026 (starts 23 Nov); Baltimore and National apply by 23 Nov 2026 (starts 7 Dec). Partner page: https://www.perscholas.org/courses/aws-re-start/ Programme overview: https://aws.amazon.com/training/restart/ Region: Global via local partners (APAC, Europe, LatAm, MEA, North America) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Amazon Web Services Eligibility: Anyone with a free Skill Builder account. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: 1,000+ free learning resources / 900+ free self-paced digital courses covering AWS Cloud and AI; badges and selected free labs. Paid Individual/Team subscriptions unlock immersive labs and full exam prep. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://skillbuilder.aws/ (overview: https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/) Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Amazon Web Services Eligibility: Post-secondary students / learners 18+. Join an existing campus group or apply to start one if none exists. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Student-led campus community for cloud/AI building and events. Group Leaders can receive AWS credits, certification vouchers, swag, and AWS staff support (per programme FAQ). Deadline: Rolling (membership / leadership applications via programme page) Apply: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/students/cloudclubs/ Region: Global (campus-based) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Microsoft Eligibility: Verified students (see page for country rules). Who can apply (location): Unclear on official page Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: $100 in Azure credits and free services (no credit card for the student offer as stated on page). Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/students/ Region: Global (eligible countries) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Cloudflare Eligibility: Incorporated ≤10 years, funded up to Series B (tier rules), tech product, public website, first-time programme applicants. Not for consultancies/agencies/edu/gov as stated. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: $10k / $100k / $350k credits by tier for one year, plus security/networking features at no cost. Deadline: Rolling (review often ~48 hours) Apply: https://www.cloudflare.com/startups/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: CodeYourFuture Eligibility: 18+, low-income / underrepresented pathways into tech. Must live within 90 minutes by public transport of Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Sheffield or Cape Town. Duolingo English Test (free, B2). Who can apply (location): Specific countries: UK (Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Sheffield) and South Africa (Cape Town) Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free intro course 1–28 Nov 2026 into digital skills and CYF community. Deadline: Join within the November course window (confirm next steps on page). Apply: https://codeyourfuture.io/train-with-us/ Region: UK + South Africa (Cape Town) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: DeepLearning.AI Eligibility: Anyone (some short courses free to audit/watch; paid certificates optional). Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Industry AI courses (Andrew Ng and collaborators), including free video access on many offerings. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://www.deeplearning.ai/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: freeCodeCamp (nonprofit) Eligibility: Anyone. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free project-based curriculum and verifiable certifications (web, Python, data, AI Engineering pathways, and more). Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://www.freecodecamp.org/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: GitHub Education Eligibility: Verified students. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free and discounted developer tools, cloud credits, and learning offers from many partners. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://education.github.com/pack Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Google Cloud Eligibility: Current students at regionally accredited, non-profit colleges/universities in supported countries. Who can apply (location): Unclear on official page Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Request 200 Google Skills credits (expire one year after issue); skill badges and certificates pathways. Deadline: Rolling (approval can take up to ~2 weeks) Apply: https://cloud.google.com/edu/students Region: Global (supported countries) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Google Cloud Eligibility: New Google Cloud customers (terms apply). Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: $300 free trial credit plus Always Free tier products. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://cloud.google.com/free Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Google Cloud Eligibility: Digital-native startups (typically Pre-Seed to Series A; founded within last ~3–5 years depending on tier). Working website and matching business email required. Exclusions apply (agencies, crypto mining, etc.). Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over two years for AI startups (tier-dependent), training, Workspace/Maps benefits subject to terms. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://cloud.google.com/startup Region: Global (where Google Cloud is available) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Google Developer Program Eligibility: See GEAR page (learning credits for hands-on labs). Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: 35 Google Skills learning credits per month. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://developers.google.com/program/gear Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: IBM Eligibility: Learners worldwide (some tracks partner-gated). Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free courses and credentials across digital skills, AI, cloud, and career readiness. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://skillsbuild.org/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Microsoft Eligibility: Startups building on Azure; see portal for current criteria. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Up to $150,000 in Azure credits, AI tools, go-to-market support. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://startups.microsoft.com/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Microsoft Eligibility: Students; community leadership programme. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Training, community, event hosting support, early access to Microsoft learning resources. Deadline: Rolling / open applications on page Apply: https://studentambassadors.microsoft.com/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Major League Hacking Eligibility: Anyone meeting programme requirements; remote-first. Must reside in a country not embargoed by the United States; willing to be online in ET/PT/GMT/IST business hours. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Paid remote open-source fellowship batch 25 Jan–16 Apr 2027. Deadline: Applications rolling; apply early (typical Spring deadline around early January 2027: confirm on the apply flow). Apply: https://fellowship.mlh.io/programs/open-source Region: Global (remote) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Major League Hacking Eligibility: Free for anyone, anywhere. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Week of beginner-friendly challenges, livestreams, Discord community, XP/points. Dates: 6–12 Nov 2026 Register: https://ghw.mlh.com/ (event: https://events.mlh.io/events/14729-global-hack-week-builders-week) Region: Global (online) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: MongoDB Eligibility: Early-stage startups; VC/accelerator referral preferred: check apply path on page. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Atlas credits and startup support (amounts confirmed on approval). Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://www.mongodb.com/startups Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: NVIDIA Eligibility: Incorporated startup <10 years, working website, clear NVIDIA tech use case, founder-operated. Not for consultancies, crypto, CSPs, resellers, public companies. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free membership; training, preferred pricing, partner offers, optional VC exposure. No equity, no fees, no cohorts. Deadline: Rolling Apply: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/startups/ Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Kaggle: https://www.kaggle.com/competitions: global ML/data competitions; deadlines vary by contest. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated Zindi: https://zindi.africa/competitions: Africa-rooted data science challenges open to a global community; deadlines vary by challenge. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide, remote Visa or relocation support: not stated Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: UK Government / Department for Education partners Eligibility: Adults in England meeting course-specific rules (often 19+, local residency). Page: you need to be 19 or over. Who can apply (location): Specific countries: England, UK Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Free or funded intensive skills training (digital, cloud, AI-related bootcamps appear via Find a course). Deadline: Rolling by provider Apply: https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/training-choice/skills-bootcamp Region: England, UK Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Vercel Eligibility: Eligible startup teams (contact Startups Team; partner-backed common). Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: not stated What you get: Up to $30,000 Flexible Commitment Amount, Enterprise-tier access, startup support. Deadline: Rolling (interest / contact form) Apply: https://vercel.com/startups Region: Global Last checked: 3 Nov 2026

Host: Y Combinator Eligibility: Early-stage startups worldwide. Batch is in person (San Francisco). YC FAQ: works with immigration attorneys that have helped hundreds of founders get visas to move to or stay in the US. Who can apply (location): Open worldwide Visa or relocation support: yes What you get: Classic YC batch funding and network (standard YC deal on admit). Deadline: On-time deadline was 2 Nov 2026, 8pm PT. Late applications are still accepted per the apply page: apply ASAP. Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/apply Region: Global (batch in US) Last checked: 3 Nov 2026