A16Z Games has announced the opening of applications for the Speedrun accelerator program, which is set to begin in January 2025. The program is designed for founders working at the intersection of technology and gaming, offering $750,000 in funding along with mentorship and support from a community of leading entrepreneurs. Additionally, Menlo Ventures has launched a fellowship aimed at aspiring founders, while the BFG Adrenaline Season 6 program is accepting applications until October 14, 2024, focusing on early-stage web3 startups with support of €100,000 for selected projects. Other initiatives include the SomosVC Fellowship Program for early-career Latino/a professionals, and the Solana Accelerator, which is also inviting applications until September 3, 2024, for its inaugural cohort. These programs reflect a growing trend in venture capital and startup support aimed at diverse founders and innovative technology sectors.