2026 global residencies & $1K for early-stage founders 💸

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Doone Roisin
February 16, 2026

🚀 Build your startup with Antler → Their 2026 global residencies are kicking off across NYC, London, Singapore, Lagos, Dubai, Sydney + more. Full-time, in-person, cofounder-matching energy with real capital (£500K) behind it.

💸 $1K for early-stage founders (closing TONIGHT) → The Greatness Grant by Nehemiah Davis gives $1,000 each quarter + mentorship + community. You must show up to the livestream if you win. Scrappy founders, this is low-lift money.

🥂 Brooklyn gala gift bag opp → IMPACCT Brooklyn’s Emerald Ball is sourcing values-driven brands (financial tools, pro essentials, wellness, sustainable goods) for attendee gift bags. Pitch Olivia Bishop ASAP right here to get involved.

🌟 Stardust Home Services is your exec assistant… but for your house. Chores, maintenance, reno’s one single provider.

💞 ThryveLoom is a free, volunteer-led mentorship community connecting women in tech with female mentors.

🎬 SAB Studios NG + African AI Film Festival are building a community of African AI creators helping brands tell cinematic stories.

🎤 She Speaks CEO Conference is calling in women of impact (leadership, influence, legacy-building).

🧠 Leid by Design blends neuro science, psychology, human design + astrology to help women leaders build sustainable success.

👋 The Corral is an AI-powered artisan jobs board connecting handy people with hands-on roles and I don’t know where this has been.

🪩 Digital Marketing Manager @ Shona Joy (Sydney) → Own digital for the cult Aussie occasionwear label. Think performance + brand across e-comm, campaigns, and that signature ‘70s boho-glam energy.

🧡 Social Media Video Content Intern @ Tower 28 Beauty (LA, $20/hr) → TikTok brain + clean beauty obsession required. Shoot, edit, post, repeat. Hybrid, 8+ weeks and you’ll be in the room where the content magic happens.

👙 Store Leader @ SKIMS (Fashion Valley) → Lead Kim K’s retail empire IRL. High-energy, high-volume, people-first leadership with full P&L ownership. Polish + pace mandatory.

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