This is a pitch competition and grant opportunity for founders from the Military and Intelligence Communities who are building B2B/G tech startups. Eligible applicants include military veterans, military spouses, and former intelligence professionals who are part of the founding team of a pre-Series A, U.S.-based B2B/G software or technology startup.
Eligibility requirements
Founder must be a Military Veteran, Military Spouse (active or non-active duty), or former Intelligence Community professional
Applicant must be part of the founding (day-to-day leadership) team
Company must be a B2B/G software/technology startup (no B2C, consulting, or consumer product businesses)
Company must be pre-Series A (full time business, early stages of growth)
Company must be based in the United States
How to apply
Application submission by 3/14/2026
Must be able to participate in virtual pitch competition if selected as finalist
Must be able to attend Seed The South Capital Summit if selected as finalist
What you get
$100,000 cash grant (non-dilutive)
Opportunity to pitch at the Virtual Showcase Pitch Competition
Finalists attend Seed The South Capital Summit in Charlotte, NC
Full access
Unlock full grant details
See eligibility, application requirements, deadlines, and personalized match scores for this grant and hundreds more.