Aperture Innovation Accelerator

Aperture Science Innovators
Award USD 10K–75K ≈ €9.2K–€69K
Closing date 32 days left · May 19, 2026
Location Global
For Individuals, Orgs

About this opportunity

The Aperture Innovation Accelerator provides seed funding for early-stage startups working on technologies that Cave Johnson himself would have approved of. We're looking for moonshot ideas that conventional funders would consider "too dangerous" or "scientifically impossible." Past cohort projects include: combustible lemon batteries, portal-powered logistics, and sentient turret therapy systems. If your idea makes safety officers nervous, you might be a perfect fit.
15 awards
6-8 weeks
innovation startup accelerator moonshot innovation early-stage

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual, organization

Organization Types

startup, nonprofit, research institution

Region

Global

How to apply

Interview required

Stages

  1. 1 Initial review
  2. 2 Technical assessment
  3. 3 Panel interview
  4. 4 Final decision

Required documents

Project proposal · Budget breakdown · Team CVs

Review process

Applications reviewed by Aperture Science's panel of experts and reformed test subjects.

About the funder

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Aperture Science Innovators

Science & Technology

We do what we must, because we can. Aperture Science Innovators is dedicated to funding groundbreaking research in portal technology, artificial intelligence safety, propulsion gel applications, and turret-based defense systems. Founded by the late Cave Johnson, we continue his vision of science without limits. Our grant programs support researchers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who refuse to accept the impossible. "Science isn't about WHY. It's about WHY NOT." — Cave Johnson

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