HeroX's Open Call is not a traditional grant with strict eligibility filters. It is an open matchmaking platform where any startup with an innovative solution can create a profile. The eligibility checker below helps you determine whether this platform aligns with your current needs and stage. Unlike competitive grants, the barrier to entry is low - but the value you receive depends heavily on your technology readiness, your ability to articulate your solution, and your patience for uncertain timelines. This page guides you through the self-assessment process.
How This Eligibility Checker Works
The checker asks ten targeted questions based on HeroX's official requirements and platform terms. Each question maps to a specific criterion from their submission guidelines or legal agreements. The tool evaluates your responses instantly and tells you whether to proceed, consider alternatives, or gather more information before applying. Some criteria are hard requirements (like age and legal capacity), while others are strategic fit indicators that affect how much value you will get from the platform.
Who Should Use This Checker
- Technical founders with working solutions who lack enterprise sales networks
- B2B startups at any TRL level seeking pilot programs or licensing deals
- Companies with clear problem-solution fit and demonstrable technology
- Startups comfortable with passive marketing and uncertain timelines
- Founders who can articulate their value proposition clearly
- Teams willing to share company information with privacy controls
Common Reasons Applicants Are Not Eligible
- Under 13 years old without legal guardian consent
- Located in or citizens of US-sanctioned countries
- Working on technologies restricted by US export controls
- Unwilling to create any public-facing company profile
- Needing guaranteed funding within 30 days for survival
- Expecting HeroX to actively promote or endorse their startup
What To Prepare Before You Apply
- Professional email address and basic company information
- Clear description of the problem your solution addresses
- Self-assessment of your Technology Readiness Level (TRL 1-9)
- Team member bios and roles
- Optional pitch deck or product demo (can be kept private)
- Understanding of what partnership types you would consider
Next Steps If You Are Not Eligible
If the checker indicates you are not eligible, first verify whether any criteria are unclear or have changed. HeroX's terms and platform features evolve. If you are ineligible due to legal restrictions (sanctions, export controls), unfortunately no workaround exists. If you are ineligible due to strategic fit (needing immediate funding, wanting active promotion), explore the related grants section for direct funding opportunities with clear deadlines and guaranteed awards. Grantaura's experts can also review your specific situation and suggest better-fitting platforms or grants for your timeline and needs.
