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100UnicornsTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
India
Indian micro-VC accelerator. Quick decisions.
Contract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: AsiaIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingAcceptance: 5%View →
43NorthTier FGrantPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Buffalo
Up to $1M cash. No equity. Buffalo, NY.
Duration: 12 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 8Acceptance: 1%View →
500 GlobalTier BAcceleratorSeedAll sectors
San Francisco
$150K for 6%. The most global accelerator.
Duration: 4 moEquity: 6%Contract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 30Acceptance: 3%View →
a16z Crypto Startup SchoolTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedCryptoWeb3
San Francisco
Crypto investment. 12 weeks. Web3 founders only.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 20Acceptance: 5%View →
a16z SpeedrunTier AAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
San Francisco
a16z's accelerator. Up to $1M + $5M in credits.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 50Acceptance: 1%View →
a16z STARTTier BAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAICryptoBio
San Francisco
$500K SAFE from a16z. Pre-seed funnel.
Contract: SAFERemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingAcceptance: 5%View →
Accelerator Centre (Waterloo)Tier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Waterloo
Waterloo, Canada. No equity. UW/tech talent.
Duration: 18 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 30Acceptance: 10%View →
AI GrantTier FGrantPre-seedSeedAI
San Francisco
$25K-$250K grant. No equity. AI researchers.
Equity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
AI2 IncubatorTier FFellowshipPre-seedSeedAI
Seattle
$50K-$150K. Allen Institute. AI/ML only.
Duration: 6 moContract: VariesRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 5Acceptance: 5%View →
Alchemist AcceleratorTier BAcceleratorSeedB2BEnterprise
San Francisco
$200K+. Enterprise/B2B only. Strong corporate intros.
Duration: 6 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 15Acceptance: 2%View →
Alliance DAOTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedCryptoWeb3
Remote
$250K for Web3 founders. Top crypto accelerator.
Duration: 3 moContract: TokenRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 3%View →
AlphaLabTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Pittsburgh
$25K + follow-on. Pittsburgh accelerator.
Duration: 5 moEquity: 5%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 6Acceptance: 5%View →
Amplify LATier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Los Angeles
$100K for 5-8%. Los Angeles accelerator.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 8%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 8Acceptance: 3%View →
AntlerTier BAcceleratorPre-ideaPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Global
Up to $250K. 27+ cities including Dubai. Co-founder matching.
Duration: 6 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 50Acceptance: 5%View →
AWS AcceleratorTier DAcceleratorSeedAll sectors
Remote
Equity-free. Up to $100K AWS credits + mentorship.
Duration: 2 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 15Acceptance: 5%View →
Barclays x TechstarsTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedFintech
London, New York
$120K for 6%. Fintech only. Barclays network.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 6%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 2%View →
Ben Franklin Technology PartnersTier FGrantPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Philadelphia
$50K-$250K. No board seat. Pennsylvania.
Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: NoApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingAcceptance: 15%View →
Berkeley SkyDeckTier CAcceleratorPre-seedSeedDeep tech
Berkeley
$200K+ investment. UC Berkeley's accelerator.
Duration: 6 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 15Acceptance: 5%View →
betaworks CampTier CAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAIConsumer
New York
$250K investment. NYC studio model. Thematic cohorts.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 8Acceptance: 3%View →
Bethnal Green VenturesTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedImpact
London
£30K for tech-for-good. UK impact accelerator.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 6%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
BluepointTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Seoul
Korean accelerator. Investment + Asia expansion.
Duration: 4 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: AsiaIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 15Acceptance: 5%View →
Boomtown AcceleratorsTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Boulder
$50K investment. Boulder/Denver. Mentor-heavy.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 6%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 8Acceptance: 5%View →
Boost VCTier CAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAIDeep tech
San Mateo
$500K for sci-fi tech. AI, VR, space, quantum.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 3%View →
BrincTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedHardwareClimate
Hong Kong, Dubai, London
Up to $250K. Hardware & climate. Has Dubai presence.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Cleantech OpenTier FGrantSeedClimate
US
Up to $100K prizes. Cleantech. No equity.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 50Acceptance: 15%View →
Conviction EmbedTier FFellowshipPre-ideaAIDeep tech
San Francisco
Founder-in-residence. Investment at company formation.
Contract: VariesRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingAcceptance: 5%View →
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Tier CAcceleratorSeedDeep techAIClimate
Toronto
Milestone-based. 9 months. Science/deep tech focus.
Duration: 9 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 5%View →
DIFC FinTech HiveTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedFintech
Dubai
Dubai's fintech hub. Bank + regulator access.
Duration: 6 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: MENAIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 10%View →
DMZ (Toronto)Tier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Toronto
No equity. Toronto's #1 accelerator.
Duration: 5 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 5%View →
Dorm Room FundTier FFellowshipPre-seedSeedAll sectors
US
Pre-seed checks. Student founders only.
Contract: VariesRemote: YesRegion: USIntl: NoApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingAcceptance: 5%View →
Dreamit VenturesTier DAcceleratorSeedSecurityHealth
Philadelphia, New York
Venture investment. Securetech and healthtech focus.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
EIC Accelerator (EU)Tier FGrantSeedSeries A+Deep tech
EU
Up to €2.5M grant + €15M equity. EU's biggest.
Contract: GrantRemote: YesRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 70Acceptance: 5%View →
EIT Digital AcceleratorTier EAcceleratorSeedSeries A+All sectors
EU
EU-funded. Scale across Europe. No equity.
Duration: 12 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: HybridRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 50Acceptance: 10%View →
EIT InnoEnergyTier EAcceleratorSeedSeries A+ClimateEnergy
EU
EU energy innovation. Grants up to €500K.
Duration: 24 moContract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 30Acceptance: 10%View →
Elemental Impact (Ei)Tier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedClimate
Remote
Climate/sustainability accelerator. Investment.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Endless Frontier Labs (NYU)Tier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedDeep tech
New York
NYU-backed. Deep tech. $100K-$500K via network.
Duration: 4 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Entrepreneurs First (EF)Tier BAcceleratorPre-ideaPre-seedSeedAll sectors
London, Singapore, Bangalore
Up to £250K. They help you find a co-founder first.
Duration: 6 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 50Acceptance: 5%View →
ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable)Tier CAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
New York
$100K+ investment. NYC's top accelerator.
Duration: 4 moEquity: 8%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 2%View →
EvoNexusTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
San Diego, Irvine
Free. No equity. San Diego / Irvine.
Duration: 12 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 20Acceptance: 5%View →
EWORTier CAcceleratorPre-ideaPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Munich
Up to €150K. Elite European accelerator. Top 0.1% accepted.
Duration: 10 moContract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 20Acceptance: 0%View →
EXPERT DOJOTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Santa Monica
$100K for 7%. Santa Monica. International friendly.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 7%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Flat6LabsTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Cairo, Bahrain
$30K-$500K. MENA's #1 accelerator.
Duration: 4 moEquity: 20%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: MENAIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 15Acceptance: 5%View →
Forum VenturesTier CAcceleratorPre-seedSeedB2BSaaS
San Francisco, New York
$100K for 7.5%. B2B SaaS specialists.
Duration: 4 moEquity: 7.5%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 3%View →
Founder InstituteTier FFellowshipPre-ideaPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Global
100+ countries. Structured pre-seed program.
Duration: 4 moEquity: 3.5%Contract: VariesRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 15Acceptance: 20%View →
Founder UniversityTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Remote
$20K for ~1%. Jason Calacanis' pre-accelerator.
Duration: 1 moEquity: 1%Contract: EquityRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 30Acceptance: 5%View →
gbetaTier EAcceleratorPre-ideaPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Global
Free pre-accelerator. No equity. gener8tor feeder.
Duration: 1 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: NoApplication: RollingDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 5Acceptance: 10%View →
gener8torTier CAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
US
$100K for 6-7%. 41+ US locations. Midwest champion.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 7%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: NoApplication: RollingDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 5Acceptance: 1%View →
Gold House FellowshipTier FFellowshipPre-seedSeedAll sectors
San Francisco
Fellowship for AAPI founders. Investment + network.
Contract: VariesRemote: HybridRegion: USIntl: NoApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 15Acceptance: 5%View →
Google for Startups AcceleratorTier DAcceleratorSeedAIClimateHealth
Global
Equity-free. $200K+ in credits. Google mentors.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
GrowthXTier EAcceleratorSeedSeries A+SaaS
Remote
Growth accelerator. India-focused. Investment + growth playbooks.
Duration: 4 moContract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: AsiaIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 15Acceptance: 5%View →
HackquartersTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Istanbul
Investment + Istanbul hub. Turkey/MENA bridge.
Duration: 6 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: MENAIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
HF0 ResidencyTier FFellowshipPre-ideaAll sectors
San Francisco
Fellowship + investment. Technical founders only.
Contract: VariesRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Hub71Tier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Abu Dhabi
$68K+ cash + housing + office. Abu Dhabi gov-backed.
Equity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: MENAIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 260Acceptance: 5%View →
IDEO CoLab VenturesTier DAcceleratorSeedAIBioCryptoClimate
San Francisco, Cambridge
Investment + IDEO design methodology. Innovation focus.
Contract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
in5Tier EAcceleratorPre-ideaPre-seedSeedMediaDesign
Dubai
Dubai gov incubator. No equity. Tech/media/design.
Duration: 24 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: MENAIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 200Acceptance: 10%View →
India AcceleratorTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
New Delhi
India-focused. Investment + Delhi coworking.
Duration: 4 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: AsiaIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
JioGenNextTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Mumbai
Reliance/Jio's accelerator. India distribution.
Duration: 4 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: AsiaIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
LAUNCH AcceleratorTier DAcceleratorSeedAll sectors
San Francisco
$100K for 6%. Jason Calacanis' program.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 6%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 3%View →
Launchpad LATier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Los Angeles
$50K for ~5%. LA mentorship-driven.
Duration: 4 moEquity: 5%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 8Acceptance: 5%View →
MassChallengeTier FGrantPre-seedSeedImpact
Boston, Tel Aviv, Mexico City
Up to $1M cash prizes. No equity taken.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 100Acceptance: 10%View →
MedTech InnovatorTier DAcceleratorSeedSeries A+Health
Remote
Up to $500K prizes. Medtech/healthtech. No equity.
Duration: 4 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 50Acceptance: 10%View →
MetaPropTier DAcceleratorSeedPropTech
New York
$250K for PropTech. Real estate tech only.
Duration: 5 moContract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 7Acceptance: 3%View →
Microsoft AI Founders HubTier FFellowshipPre-seedSeedAI
Remote
$250K SAFE + Azure/OpenAI credits. AI startups.
Contract: SAFERemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 30Acceptance: 5%View →
Misk AcceleratorTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Riyadh
$50K for 7%. Saudi Arabia / 500 Global partnership.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 7%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: MENAIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
MuckerLabTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedB2BSaaS
Santa Monica
$150K for 7%. LA B2B/SaaS accelerator.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 7%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 8Acceptance: 2%View →
NC IDEATier FGrantSeedAll sectors
North Carolina
Up to $250K grants. No equity. North Carolina.
Equity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: NoApplication: RollingDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 10%View →
NDRC (National Digital Research Centre)Tier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Dublin
€100K investment. Ireland's national accelerator.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 10%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
NEOTier FFellowshipPre-seedSeedAIDeep tech
San Francisco
$20K grant + elite network. AI/deep tech focus.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 25Acceptance: 5%View →
NewlabTier DAcceleratorSeedHardwareRobotics
Brooklyn
Investment + Brooklyn studio. Hardware/frontier tech.
Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 150Acceptance: 5%View →
NEXT AITier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAI
Toronto, Montreal
Canadian AI accelerator. Free. No equity.
Duration: 5 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 10%View →
NEXT CanadaTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Toronto
Canadian fellowship. Investment + 9-month program.
Duration: 9 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 5%View →
On Deck Founders (ODF)Tier FFellowshipPre-ideaPre-seedSeedAll sectors
SF / Remote
Founder fellowship. Top VC intros via network.
Contract: VariesRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 100Acceptance: 10%View →
Orange DAOTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedCryptoWeb3
Remote
Investment from 1,000+ YC alumni. Web3 focus.
Contract: EquityRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingAcceptance: 5%View →
Orbit StartupsTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Karachi, Dubai
$25K-$50K. Emerging markets (Pakistan/MENA/SEA).
Duration: 3 moEquity: 10%Contract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: MENAIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Outlier VenturesTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedCryptoWeb3
London
$50K-$100K. Web3/crypto base camp accelerator.
Duration: 3 moContract: TokenRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 15Acceptance: 5%View →
Parallel18Tier FGrantSeedAll sectors
San Juan
Up to $75K grant. No equity. Puerto Rico.
Duration: 5 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: LATAMIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 40Acceptance: 5%View →
PearX (Pear VC)Tier BAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Palo Alto
$250K-$2M. Small cohorts, 1:1 partner support.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 3%View →
PlatanusTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Latin America
Pre-seed for LATAM founders.
Contract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: LATAMIntl: NoApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingAcceptance: 5%View →
Plug and PlayTier CAcceleratorPre-seedSeedSeries A+All sectors
Sunnyvale
$50K-$250K. Massive corporate partner network.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 5%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 20Acceptance: 5%View →
RockstartTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedClimateAgriFood
Amsterdam, Copenhagen
€20K-€150K. Netherlands. Energy & AgriFood focus.
Duration: 5 moEquity: 8%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
SAP.iOTier DAcceleratorSeedSeries A+B2BSaaS
San Francisco, Berlin, Singapore
Equity-free. SAP as customer + distribution.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 8Acceptance: 3%View →
Seed ClubTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedCryptoWeb3
Remote
Investment + community for tokenized/creator projects.
Duration: 1 moContract: TokenRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 15Acceptance: 5%View →
SeedcampTier CAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
London
Up to €475K. Europe's leading seed fund.
Contract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 20Acceptance: 3%View →
SeedstarsTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Switzerland
Up to $500K. Emerging markets specialist.
Duration: 6 moContract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Sequoia ArcTier AAcceleratorSeedAll sectors
Menlo Park
Sequoia's seed program. 10 weeks with the best in VC.
Duration: 2 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 15Acceptance: 2%View →
SixThirtyTier EAcceleratorSeedFintech
St. Louis
$100K for fintech/insurtech. St. Louis.
Duration: 4 moContract: Convertible NoteRemote: HybridRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 5Acceptance: 5%View →
SOSV (HAX + IndieBio)Tier CAcceleratorPre-seedSeedHardwareBio
San Francisco, New York, Shenzhen
Up to $550K. Hardware (HAX) or Biotech (IndieBio).
Duration: 6 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 3%View →
South Park CommonsTier FFellowshipPre-ideaAll sectors
San Francisco
Community + small checks. For founders still exploring.
Contract: VariesRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingAcceptance: 5%View →
SparkLabsTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Seoul
$40K investment. Korea/global. Demo Day + VC intros.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 6%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: AsiaIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Starburst AerospaceTier DAcceleratorSeedAerospaceDefense
Los Angeles
Investment for aerospace/defense startups.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Start-Up ChileTier FGrantPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Santiago
Up to $100K grants. No equity. Chilean gov program.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: LATAMIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 50Acceptance: 10%View →
Startup Wise GuysTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedB2BSaaSFintech
Tallinn
€50K-€250K. Europe's B2B/fintech focused accelerator.
Duration: 5 moEquity: 10%Contract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 3%View →
StartupbootcampTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
EU, MENA, Asia
Up to €20K + services. Industry-specific across EMEA.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 8%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 3%View →
StartX StanfordTier FFellowshipPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Palo Alto
No-fee, no-equity. Stanford-affiliated.
Equity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: USIntl: NoApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 30Acceptance: 20%View →
Station FTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedSeries A+All sectors
Paris
Paris mega-campus. 30+ partner programs.
Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 1000View →
StingTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Stockholm
Up to €120K. Stockholm's leading accelerator.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 8%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 20Acceptance: 5%View →
Surge (Peak XV)Tier BAcceleratorSeedAll sectors
Bangalore
$1-2M from Sequoia India/SEA. Biggest seed checks.
Duration: 4 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: AsiaIntl: NoApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 2%View →
SVG Ventures / THRIVETier EAcceleratorSeedSeries A+AgriFood
Silicon Valley
AgriFood tech accelerator. Corporate partners.
Duration: 6 moContract: GrantRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 5%View →
TackleboxTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
New York
Pre-seed investment. NYC-based. Idea-stage friendly.
Duration: 2 moContract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 8Acceptance: 5%View →
TechstarsTier BAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Global
$220K investment. 50+ programs worldwide.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 6%Contract: SAFERemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 1%View →
Techstars Hub71Tier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Abu Dhabi
$220K. Techstars x Abu Dhabi. Global + regional.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 6%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: MENAIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 2%View →
Tenity (formerly F10)Tier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedFintech
Zurich, Singapore
CHF 100K-150K. Swiss fintech/insurtech accelerator.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 8%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
The Residency (Founders Inc.)Tier CResidencyPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Oregon, San Francisco
$600K SAFE. 3-month retreat in Oregon then SF.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 1.5%Contract: SAFERemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Thiel FellowshipTier FFellowshipPre-ideaPre-seedSeedAll sectors
San Francisco
$100K grant. No equity. Must be under 23.
Duration: 24 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: AnnualDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 20Acceptance: 1%View →
Third Derivative (D3)Tier DAcceleratorSeedClimate
Denver
$100K+ for climate tech. RMI-backed.
Duration: 6 moContract: EquityRemote: YesRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Turn8Tier EAcceleratorSeedAll sectors
Dubai
Seed investment. Dubai early-stage accelerator.
Duration: 3 moContract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: MENAIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Venture KickTier DGrantPre-ideaPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Switzerland
Up to CHF 150K. No equity. Switzerland only.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: EuropeIntl: NoApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingAcceptance: 10%View →
Village CapitalTier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedImpactFintech
Global
Investment via peer selection. Impact/emerging markets.
Duration: 4 moContract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
Wayra (Telefonica)Tier DAcceleratorSeedTelecomSecurity
Madrid, London, São Paulo
Up to €50K. Telefonica's corporate accelerator.
Duration: 6 moEquity: 10%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
WILCOTier EAcceleratorSeedAll sectors
Paris
French accelerator. €70K grants + mentorship.
Duration: 12 moEquity: 0%Contract: GrantRemote: NoRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 30Acceptance: 10%View →
WOW AceleradoraTier EAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
Porto Alegre
Brazilian accelerator. R$100K investment.
Duration: 5 moEquity: 10%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: LATAMIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Check websiteCohort: 10Acceptance: 5%View →
XLerateHealthTier EAcceleratorSeedHealth
Louisville
$50K for health startups. Louisville, KY.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 6%Contract: EquityRemote: HybridRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Once per yearCohort: 8Acceptance: 5%View →
Y Combinator (YC)Tier AAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAll sectors
San Francisco
The gold standard. $500K for 7%. Changes everything.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 7%Contract: SAFERemote: NoRegion: USIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 200Acceptance: 2%View →
Z FellowsTier FFellowshipPre-ideaPre-seedSeedAll sectors
San Francisco
Fellowship + investment for young ambitious founders.
Contract: VariesRemote: HybridRegion: GlobalIntl: YesApplication: RollingDeadline: RollingCohort: 20Acceptance: 5%View →
Zeroth.AITier DAcceleratorPre-seedSeedAI
Hong Kong
$120K for AI startups. Asia-focused.
Duration: 3 moEquity: 7%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: AsiaIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 8Acceptance: 3%View →
Zinc VCTier DAcceleratorPre-ideaPre-seedSeedImpact
London
Salary + £120K investment. London venture builder.
Duration: 9 moEquity: 12%Contract: EquityRemote: NoRegion: EuropeIntl: YesApplication: BatchDeadline: Multiple per yearCohort: 50Acceptance: 5%View →