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Grants

If you're thinking about starting a company and you're still at University, then a Sterling Road Grant might be right for your team. The application takes just 15 minutes and in addition to the money and server credits, you’ll have access to regular feedback sessions every 2 weeks.

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What you get

Our process is simple

What to Expect

The application process is designed to be quick and easy, so you can get started on your project ASAP. Once you receive your grant, you’ll join regular group sessions to discuss your project and get help.

1

Apply Online

A short online application — it takes about 15 minutes.

2

Video Call

A quick conversation about your team and your project.

3

Diligence Checks

Basic diligence checks — nothing heavy.

4

Grant Sent

Funds arrive, and you will join our feedback sessions every 2 weeks.

Apply for a grant  →

Grant Winners

20266 Teams
Elise Marie Rong Anfinsen & Aleksandra Marie HøyeTURNIP
Chin Wei Tang & Leo LiuScolari
Harshita Dassani & Kavish ChawlaMATCHA
Filipe Barros & João BarãoMiles ai
Tanuj Kakumani, James Wingfield & Henry LiA* AI
Veeraj Bhagwat & Sanuka GunawardenaKINETIC
20259 Teams
Alex Pascual-Cid & Miguel GrandeKNEEURO
Rebecca Wang & Margarita QuijanoAZENITY
Xisen Wang & Yu ChenPULSE
Emre Isik, Ali Aytekin & Ruolin LuSpaceflow
Tina Yuanstocksight
Mete Karslioglu & Eric Nilssonmeteoric
Isaac Tolley & Marshall GouldJuno
Manraj SandhuTHE RIVALS
Casper Kristoffersen, Rolf Bekkelund & Preben AndersenJUVO SOLUTIONS
202417 Teams
Linda EssumaiMYPOP AI
Mark Cuthbert KashumbaTROPICONNECT
Anna Tsiganchuk & Xiaoqin ZhaoALETA INDEX
Netzahualcoyotl Hernandez-Cruzultrablanket
Carla Fuenteslópez, Victoria Barros Metlova & Olena Didenkobiofragment
Arden ElegbeZenstrin technologies
Ana Lucia ManriqueVirtual med
Aura Murillo & Louise SkajemResTING REEF
Zhan Shicareer26
Zoe Christoforidou & Ana Gerosdosojin
Selene SariVox aeris
Imaad Bukhari & Arya KakodkarOmniplane
Fionán O'SullivanBlaze robotics
Samuel Ting and Pankhuri Dudaniopenhelix
Yunsu TangSyncro
Santiago ZapataAUCA
Becky StephensHyelp
202314 Teams
Rutendo Chabikwa, Ali Zein Ahmad & Tanjony’Aina RakotoarisoaTSAMAYE
Thomas Chiu & James Grahamevidently me
Akber TahirPharmovo
Julian Buschmaas & Fabien Laplacebe/impact
Seni Akinduro & Jean KabasomiLNYRD
Mehdi Boutagouga BoudjadjaMetofico
Arnau Donate Duch & Daniel McBridePhare labs
Al-Amin Bugaje & Joseph Jimoh MomohENTELLIGENCE
Shefali Bohra & Debra BabalolaDOTPLOT
Matthew SargentAwenden
Anjali Devadasan, Mariam Uwais, and Yu GuTREEVA
Diana Canghizer and Federico VaghiVERA AI
Idan Gal-Shohet, Hazel Gonda, David Prior Hope and Premal Gadhiafibe
Harry O'BrienAdvanced Broadcast Graphics
20225 Teams
Emily Gill and Bartek OgonowskiLEVRA
Aditya Kaushik, Ruqayya Diwan, and Kaitlyn NeisesFamory
Charlie PolandSentinel
Keiran Flynn and Sahaana SuriBackbeat Education
Mutsa MatangaUngana
Pankhuri Dudani
“ With this grant you get a mentor who’s genuinely only interested in your company’s growth, is accessible, is very no-nonsense, and it’s a safe place to make mistakes and come back.
Pankhuri DudaniOpenhelix · Grant Recipient

Program FAQs

Why is time with Ash so valuable?
Don’t take our word for it, listen to what our founders have to say. Founder References ↗
Why are you doing this?
Our hope is that these grants can help some teams get started who wouldn’t be able to otherwise.
What categories does Sterling Road provide grants for?
We are usually looking for teams working on hardtech problems.
Are there any commitments for grant recipients?
If you’re selected for a grant, one member of your team is expected to attend the feedback sessions every 2 weeks, to track your progress and get help.
What if we have already raised money?
Congratulations! The grant is for people just getting started, so you’re too far along for this program. Please take a look at our investment program.
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