January 2026 Grants You Should Apply For💸💸

✅ The Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator ($2,000)
Deadline: Jan 07, 2026

✅ Viarae Serve & Celebrate Contest ($2,000 - $10,000)
Deadline: Jan 09, 2026

✅ Sengo Virtual Pitch Event (S1,000)
Deadline: Jan 10, 2026

✅ Amex Shop Small Grants Program ($150,000)
Deadline: Jan 16, 2026

✅ Tech For An Equitable Future ($10,000+)
Deadline: Jan 16, 2026

✅ The Breakthrough Grant ($5,000)
Deadline: Jan 18, 2026

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I have to support my family financially. Usually my mom cooks for the family so groceries only cost $1200/month. However, my mom is abroad for 2 months so it’s just my siblings and they can’t cook so they’ve been using my card for doordash. I think there are days when they spend $100+/day. It’s frustrating because my mom already told them the daily budget repeatedly. I’ll go bankrupt at that rate. However, it’s not like I can take my card back since I don’t want them to starve…

Best and worst thing about working in immigration?

Hi sharks,
How to book cab for Capgemini return to office. Any app or portal?

Hi Folks,

After the HR discussion, how many days it will take to receive the offer letter please. As of now status is showing undee consideration in the portal.

Would you take a freelance gig that would be a promotion (with potential to join full time) with a smaller company whose values you really agree with, OR a full-time offer for a lateral move with a larger company with teammates you know and trust? Of course factoring in all the nuances of covid. TIA!

Can anyone recommend websites / books to improve pharma CW skills? I’m looking for something like “Hey Whipple” that are pharma-directed (if it exists). Thanks!

Hey friends, I've been in sales for over ten years in retail/ hospitality.

I'm focusing my efforts to make a switch into tech sales and id like to work for AWS.

I completed a tech sales bootcamp and have purchased a couple books on sales methodology, more so enhancing sales + active listening skills.

If anybody would be willing to chat! I'd love more insight on roles Within AWS tech sales.

Care for a quick dm chat?

Wondering what people think about my situation. I’ve been offered a role with a company. The job description didn’t mention college degree as a requirement. On my CV I have a section listed as “Education” and under it I have “Business Studies” with the university name and the 3 years that I attended the course (2.5 to be exact). It’s a 4 year degree and under this I have my High School equivalent with the years I attended there. The education wasn’t mentioned in the interviews. Continued below.

Wanted to check if there are product management/BA opening at thoughtworks india ?
requesting a referral for same

Do IBM , Capgemini blacklist candidates if they do not onboard despite accepting the offer ? Let me know

I just got promoted (yay) and am now over the income cap for a Roth IRA. Can I still contribute the max amount this calendar year? When does that cap limit actually take place? Thanks!

My partner and I are in the process of buying a PHEV that qualifies for the full non-refundable federal tax credit. We will both owe taxes in excess of the current $7,500 cap (will see if that increases with the new budget bill). If we both own the car (i.e. both names on the title), how do we manage filing for the tax credit when filing separately? Do we just pick one of us to file? Is there guidance on splitting the credit across owners? Does it matter what order our names are on the title?

Is 1YOE way too soon to start looking for jobs? What would you say is the minimum number of years for cool opportunities to start becoming accessible?

Can anyone please provide info regarding which healthcare(a pharmaceutical company) infra project is there in gg v cyber city location?

I have accepted offer letter.would like to change my surname in offer letter.last company my surname is yyy. have recived offer letter with surname as yyy. My govt IDs have surname after marriage zzz.I would like to join tcs with surname zzz. What is the procedure.?

Is anyone in this group a K-2 VE teacher in Florida?

Apologies in advance for the rambling post. Maybe more of a confession but feels better to post here. There are a few people in my life (either family or acquaintances) that have become beyond successful. I strive to follow in their footsteps but have no clue how to do so. I am “successful” as an attorney and am doing my MBA, but have long wanted to start my own business and have no idea what that would be. I noticed two of the people I referenced above have become successful due to their…contd

Anyone have experience in raising capital out of the Middle East (Jordan, Kuwait, SA)? Any experience in delivering solutions in that area? I am trying to figure out if a pursuit in that area is to much of a risk. Any insight is appreciated.

Anyone interested in fashion? Stated a clothing brand. Need sales.

I have a business idea in the VR/AR space utilizing AI. However, I lack skill sets to evaluate viability or to create an MVP. Neither do I have a network to tap into.

My plan is taking classes to deepen my knowledge while joining and actively participating in communities to find collaborators.

Does this approach make sense or do you recommend other approaches? If it makes sense, do you have any recommendations for classes or communities?

Look forward to hearing your experiences and wisdom!

So...I started my own company in 2018. Things went off like a ROCKET. Its a small Remodeling company and we specialize in higher end bathrooms and kitchens etc. I love working with my hands. I also have my education though and...I am going to return to tech work. I just wonder..when is enough enough? When do you pull the plug?

Hi everyone, my sister was fired from her job because her exemption from the vaccine got rejected. She has Director of Nursing experience as well as experience with case management and utilization review. Anyone know of any startups or tech companies that are remote and wouldn’t require a vaccination that are hiring for experienced nurses? Really appreciate the help! Any leads are welcome!

Hello, Can anyone share the real world process of sales pipeline in the IT company and process of acquiring new customer?

Any entrepreneurs here had angel investors actually invest in your company? If so, how did you find them and how did it go?

Anybody do Getaround or Turo on the side? If so, what has your experience been?

New to startup ecosystem. What are some resources, books, podcasts that help you along the way? Are there any communities you interact with regularly on Reddit/discord/meetup?

Let's vote! Which startup type is most likely to have a dysfunctional or toxic work culture:

Helpful: Single founder bootstrapped startups
Smart: Single founder funded startups
Uplifting: Multiple founder bootstrapped startups
Funny: This poll is dumb.

Comment if you would have selected multiple founder funded startups!

Need all opinions I can get. Interviewing at a place, and there are a few flags. (Details in 1st comment)

What’s a profound way to start a business? The desire to make social and economic impact? Or personal wealth? What should be the main driving factor? I’m curious what your guys’ thoughts and opinions are on this. Feel free to drop a comment :)

What are your thoughts on joining a startup that pushes for no structure in their company? Supposedly they thrive from what he told me but I’m not convinced. Is this really a thing?

Hello!
I am new here and would love to get some likes, so I can DM people. Thanks :)

Hi guys, a plea for help here 🙏🏻 have any founders here gotten an O-1 visa or an H1B transfer into their startup? Would greatly appreciate hearing your advice / experience over DM

Hey, I am looking for an Angel investor to invest in our idea. Can someone help me to connect with the person.

Anyone need help with content? I can help create marketing content, eCommerce product shots & user-generated content (UGC) videos to run as ads.

Don’t hesitate to reach out !

Side hustle or startup ideas for someone who isn’t technical/doesn’t code? Where should I look or where to begin? I don’t have any strong passions or specific skills that I’m confident in. What books, articles, blogs, orgs, events, people I should follow for inspiration that has helped you? I have some cash to invest and am looking for a part time hustle that can cash flow at least a little bit of money on the side.