Starseed Grant

The world needs your bold ideas and unstoppable drive.

Dream Big, Start Now.

WELCOME.

Starseed Fund gives microgrants to teens who are ready to make a positive difference in the world.

If you’re a middle or high school student with a brilliant idea that needs funds to get off the ground or build something you’re passionate about, let’s talk!

Limitless potential shouldn’t be limited

by lack of funding. 

Apply for a no-strings-attached, non-dilutive cash grant of up to $1000. Find full applicant guidelines and requirements below.

About Starseed Fund

What We Do

At Starseed Fund, we empower middle and high school students to innovate, create, and lead the way to a brighter future.

We believe that today’s teens are tomorrow’s trailblazers. We support their ground-breaking ideas by giving them funding and freedom to pursue their vision.

Our Founder

As a serial entrepreneur and start-up founder with decades of business experience, Starseed Fund Founder Ruth Ku is passionate about entrepreneurship and the emergence of new ideas. Inspired by the enthusiasm, inventiveness, and fearlessness that she sees in today’s youth, she established Starseed Fund to give younger people the opportunity to bring their world-changing ideas to life.

OUR MISSION

Empowering young visionaries to positively impact humanity and build a better future for the world.

Application Guidelines + Requirements

Guidelines

  • Middle or high school student

  • U.S. resident

  • We support innovative projects that will have a beneficial effect on others; areas of special interest include social impact, technology, environment, science-based, health/longevity, quality of life, etc.

Requirements

  • Application form + short video 

  • 15-minute interview on Zoom

  • Option to participate in future fundraising

  • 6-month update

  • We would also love to be able to share your story on this site to help shine a light on what you do and inspire others.

Details

  • 100% cash

  • Non-dilutive: we do not take any equity in your project

  • No strings attached

  • Grant amount: up to $1,000

Application Process

Submit your idea using our form and include a link to a short video about yourself, your project, and how this grant will help.

We’ll review and respond within a week.

If you’re selected, we’ll schedule a 15-minute interview on Zoom.

If your application is approved, we’ll issue the grant.

Good luck! We look forward to learning about you and your ideas!