If you’re looking for a little help as you get started on a software project, then a Sterling Road Grant might be right for your team. The application takes just 15 minutes and in addition to the money, you’ll have access to regular coaching sessions with other grant recipients.
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The North West is full of talent but, in our opinion, the region does not get its fair share of capital when it comes to startup investment. Our hope is that this grant can help some people get started who wouldn’t be able to otherwise.
We believe in great ideas and want to support up to 25 Oxford University students and alumni annually via this grant and the subsequent coaching.
We believe in great ideas and want to support up to 25 Imperial College London students and alumni annually via this grant and the subsequent coaching.
We believe in great ideas and want to support up to 25 Durham University students and alumni annually via this grant and the subsequent coaching.
We believe in great ideas and want to support up to 25 London School of Economics students and alumni annually via this grant and the subsequent coaching.
We believe in great ideas and want to support up to 25 University of Southampton students and alumni annually via this grant and the subsequent coaching.
We believe in great ideas and want to support up to 25 South Hampton students and alumni annually via this grant and the subsequent coaching.
The grant application with Sterling Road was simple. Ash brought us into a community where others are facing the same struggles and his coaching has been key to leading us through the beginning phases of our idea.
Aditya Kaushik
Famory
Not only do you get to work with Ash hands-on before Sterling Road makes an investment, but he also opens up a huge network of founders. It’s incredible.
James Chang
Frenzy AI
The application process is designed to be quick and easy, so you can get started on your project ASAP.
Here’s a rough outline of what to expect: Apply online > Zoom call > Basic Diligence Checks > Grant Sent
Once you receive your grant, there’s no additional requirements but all recipients can join regular group sessions to discuss their project and get help.
Aditya Kaushik, Ruqayya Diwan, and Kaitlyn Neises
Famory
Mutsa Matanga
Ungana
Emily Gill and Bartek Ogonowski
LEVRA
Keiran Flynn and Sahaana Suri
Backbeat Education
Diana Canghizer and Federico Vaghi
VERA AI
Idan Gal-Shohet, Hazel Gonda, David Prior Hope and Premal Gadhia
fibe
Mehdi Boutagouga Boudjadja
Metofico LTD
Matthew Sargent
Awenden
Anjali Devadasan, Mariam Uwais, and Yu Gu
TREEVA
Al-Amin Bugaje & Joseph Jimoh Momoh
ENTELLIGENCE
Shefali Bohra & Debra Babalola
DOTPLOT
Arnau Donate Duch & Daniel McBride
Phare labs
Julian Buschmaas & Fabien Laplace
be/impact
Don't take our word for it, listen to what our founders have to say.
We want to invest in areas that are full of talent but do not always get their fair share of startup investments. Our hope is that these grants can help some teams get started who wouldn’t be able to otherwise.
All. While we do focus on software projects and traditionally overlooked founders, we are most interested in talent that needs a helping hand.
If you’re selected for a grant, we will invite you to attend a monthly check in session with other recipients, to get help and get advice. These sessions are optional and you can attend for as long as it makes sense for your project.
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 programs.
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