How much funding does Render Competition provide?

Render Competition provides $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Render Competition?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Render Competition offered?

Render Competition runs on an annual cycle.

Render Competition

Access Ventures Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Startups Small Business Grants

Funding Amount

$100,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: May 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Early-stage startups in Louisville and Southern Indiana region
Businesses demonstrating innovation, scalability, and regional impact potential

Overview

An annual startup competition awarding early-stage risk capital to local entrepreneurs in Louisville and Southern Indiana.

Geographic Scope: Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana

Award Structure:

Up to 8 startups selected
$100,000 investment per startup

Focus Areas/Sectors Encouraged:

Advanced manufacturing
Health innovation
Food and beverage
Logistics
Technology (artificial intelligence, data science, internet of things)

Eligibility:

Early-stage startups in Louisville and Southern Indiana region
Businesses demonstrating innovation, scalability, and regional impact potential

Funder Context:

Part of Render Capital, a new $15 million regional fund by Access Ventures
Mission: Address capital access challenges for regional entrepreneurs
Focus on creating proper vehicles to deploy capital for startup growth and success

Sponsorships: Supported by corporate sponsors including Samtec, UPS, Microsoft, and GLI; in-kind sponsors include The Park, Story Louisville, and The Root

Related Programs: Part of broader Render Capital initiative including early-stage investments (equity, debt, revenue-based financing up to $250,000) and character-based Growth Loans

How to Apply

Application Process:

Applications submitted through Render Capital portal
Specific application steps and materials not detailed in provided content

Selection Criteria:

Innovation
Scalability
Potential for significant regional impact
Preference for businesses in specified sectors

Resources:

Learn more at: render.capital
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What Access Ventures Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 23
Total given: $2.25M
Median grant: $19K
Range: $602–$829K

By dollars: Kentucky 39%, Illinois 37%, New York 8%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY; San Diego, CA; Buffalo Grove, IL.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.