Accelerators
Fixed-length cohorts that usually invest for equity and end with a demo day. Every listing shows the terms the programme publishes and when applications close. Includes accelerators and corporate programmes.
163 programmes. Of these, 47 say they take no equity, and 24 have applications open.
163 programmes
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Starburst's defence accelerator in San Marcos, Texas, for startups building defence and dual-use technology from prototype to early growth. Cohort 2 runs December 2026 to March 2027 and ends with an in-person demo day.
Funding not published · equity not published
Most terms published
A 100-day accelerator in Singapore for pre-Series A startups in Southeast and South Asia, investing US$100,000 up front on a SAFE and up to US$150,000 more in follow-on funding after the program.
US$100k invested · 3% equity
Takes no equity
Eight-month programme for students and recent graduates of Canadian schools launching a startup: remote and part-time from January, then full-time in Toronto from May to August. No fee and no equity.
Funding not published · equity-free
Includes 100X.VC, 50 Partners, 500 Global Flagship Accelerator and 69 more.
Includes Accel Atoms, AgLaunch365, Alchemist Accelerator and 29 more.
Includes 50 Partners, AlphaLab, Anthill for India 2030 and 26 more.
Includes Anthill for India 2030, Aurora Climate Lab, Bethnal Green Ventures and 17 more.
Includes Aurora Climate Lab, Catalyst Fund, Cleantech Open and 13 more.
Includes Alchemist Accelerator, AlphaLab, Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator and 11 more.
Includes Alchemist Accelerator, Centech Acceleration Program, Creative Destruction Lab and 11 more.
Includes Alliance, Bangkok Bank InnoHub Partnership Program, Catalyst Fund and 9 more.
Includes Alexandria LaunchLabs, Bayer Co.Lab, JLABS and 8 more.
Includes FinTech Innovation Lab New York, hubraum, MassChallenge and 8 more.
Includes AgLaunch365, Big Idea Ventures, Building Global Innovators and 7 more.
Includes AgLaunch365, AlphaLab, Garage+ Startup Global Program and 7 more.
Includes Capital Readiness Program, Centech Acceleration Program, JLABS and 7 more.
Includes Brigade REAP, Building Global Innovators, Elemental Impact and 6 more.
Includes 50 Partners, Bethnal Green Ventures, Fast Forward and 5 more.
Includes Anthill for India 2030, Disney Accelerator, NBA Launchpad and 2 more.
Includes Catalyst Fund, FinTech Innovation Lab New York, Global Insurance Accelerator and 1 more.
Includes 50 Partners, Alliance, Mastercard Start Path and 1 more.
Includes Anthill for India 2030, Falak Startups and NBA Launchpad.
Includes Centech Acceleration Program, Halcyon and LearnLaunch Accelerator.
Includes Brigade REAP, It Takes A Village and SpinLab.
Includes Creative Destruction Lab, Innosphere Ventures and Starburst Innovation Corridor Defense Accelerator.
Includes 500 Global Flagship Accelerator, a16z speedrun, AgLaunch365 and 73 more.
Includes 100X.VC, Accel Atoms, Anthill for India 2030 and 8 more.
Includes Centech Acceleration Program, Creative Destruction Lab, IO Ignition and 4 more.
Includes Accelerating Asia Ventures Accelerator, Antler, Iterative and 2 more.
Includes Platanus, Start-Up Chile Build, Start-Up Chile Growth and 1 more.
Includes German Accelerator, hubraum, SpinLab and 1 more.
Includes AppWorks Accelerator, Garage+ Startup Global Program, Garage+ Startup Global Program • Taiwan and 1 more.
Includes Bethnal Green Ventures, Entrepreneur First, Founders Factory and 1 more.
Includes CSIRO ON Accelerate, MedTech Actuator Accelerator Australia and Startmate Accelerator.
Includes BrazilLAB Aceleração, Cubo Itaú and Darwin Startups.
Includes Dogpatch Labs Founders, NDRC Accelerator and NDRC Pre-Accelerator.
Includes KDDI Beyond Borders Accelerator, Open Network Lab HOKKAIDO and Open Network Lab Seed Accelerator.
Includes Aurora Climate Lab, Fintech Lab and Sprout Accelerator.
Includes D.Camp Batch, K-Startup Grand Challenge and SparkLabs Batch Program.
Includes Dubai Future Accelerators, Hub71 Access Programme and The Catalyst.
163 programmes
A Mumbai early-stage venture fund that backs startups in numbered classes using iSAFE notes, investing ₹1.25 crore per startup in its Class 12 cohort announced in January 2025.
₹12.5m invested · equity not published
Paris accelerator in which 50 entrepreneurs back early-stage startups, running Tech, Impact, Health and Web3 programmes and selecting projects on ambition, market and team.
Funding not published · equity not published
500 Global's four-month flagship accelerator in San Francisco for early-stage founders building for the US and global markets. Startups can receive up to US$50k at entry, with potential for up to US$1M more.
Funding not published · equity not published
Non-equity accelerator from the 8200 alumni community for early-stage Israeli startups, open to founders who did not serve in Unit 8200, with mentorship, workshops, office hours and free workspace.
Funding not published · equity-free
Andreessen Horowitz's 12-week in-person residency in San Francisco for very early teams. It invests US$500k for 10% on a SAFE upfront, with up to US$500k more in the next qualifying round.
US$500k invested · 10% equity
Accel's pre-seed programme for founders in India and Indian-origin founders abroad, running small cohorts of about three months with investment of up to $2M in its AI cohort and up to $1M in Atoms X.
Funding not published · equity not published
Pre-seed investor for Nordic and Baltic startups that puts DKK 1,000,000 in on a standard convertible loan, followed by a seven-week hybrid investment programme with events in Copenhagen.
DKK 1m invested · equity not published
A 100-day accelerator in Singapore for pre-Series A startups in Southeast and South Asia, investing US$100,000 up front on a SAFE and up to US$150,000 more in follow-on funding after the program.
US$100k invested · 3% equity
A two-year agtech accelerator from Memphis-based AgLaunch for pre-seed startups, pairing a six-week business session with farm trials. Startups commit US$100k in future equity on a SAFE in exchange for services.
Funding not published · equity not published
A six-month accelerator in San Francisco for AI, SaaS and deep tech startups that sell to enterprises. Most companies grant 5% equity, and Alchemist offsets its tuition fee with investment.
Funding not published · 5% equity
Alexandria Real Estate Equities' startup platform for early-stage life science companies, providing dedicated lab and office space, core equipment, operational services and introductions to capital.
Funding not published · equity not published
A crypto and AI accelerator that starts with two weeks of in-person onboarding in New York, then eight remote weeks. It invests US$400k on a SAFE at a US$4M post-money valuation, with a token side letter, and charges no fee.
US$400k invested · equity not published
A free 11-week hybrid pre-accelerator run from Kuala Lumpur by 1337 Ventures for idea- to MVP-stage startups across Southeast Asia, ending in an in-person demo day.
Funding not published · equity not published
AlphaLab is Innovation Works' six-month Pittsburgh accelerator for early-stage software, hardware, health and robotics startups. It invests up to US$100k on an uncapped SAFE plus 3% convertible equity.
Funding not published · 3% equity
UCLA Anderson's incubator and co-working space for student, alumni and Los Angeles startups. Its Accelerate cohort runs February to May for teams with a working prototype; the summer Activate programme helps founders build an MVP.
Funding not published · equity-free
A six-month venture scaling programme run by Hyderabad-based Anthill Ventures that invests in early growth-stage startups building for Indian consumers in health, climate, consumer brands and technology.
Funding not published · equity not published
Antler is an early-stage investor running founder residencies in about 30 locations, which individuals can join before they have a co-founder or idea. Investment terms and residency length vary by location.
Funding not published · equity not published
A free Taipei-based accelerator for tech founders across Taiwan and the rest of Asia that takes no equity, tokens or fees, admitting about 50 startups per batch every six months, with demo days around the region.
Funding not published · equity-free
Creative HQ's 12-week climate tech accelerator in Wellington for New Zealand startups, with a 2026 focus on clean and scalable energy; cohort 6 begins in October 2026.
Funding not published · equity not published
Bangkok Bank's year-round partnership program for local and international tech companies, pairing each with a dedicated bank champion and expert teams to work toward a pilot integration with the bank.
Funding not published · equity not published
Bayer-backed lab and office space in North Cambridge, listed among LabCentral's sites, for life science startups from pre-seed to Series A. Residents get Bayer mentoring and links to its R&D, deal and investment teams.
Funding not published · equity not published
UC Berkeley's six-month accelerator in Berkeley, California. About 20 Cohort teams are picked every six months and receive US$210k from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund; startups from any country and industry can apply.
US$210k invested · equity not published
A 12-week themed programme at Betaworks in New York for early-stage startups working on frontier technology, ending in a demo day. Recent Camps focused on AI interfaces and agents.
Funding not published · equity not published
London tech for good investor that puts £60,000 into early-stage startups tackling social and environmental problems, followed by a six-week hybrid programme and six more weeks of coaching.
£60k invested · equity not published
A five-month accelerator for alternative protein and food ingredient startups, with cohorts in New York, Singapore or Paris. It invests US$200k: US$125k in cash and US$75k of in-kind support.
US$200k invested · equity not published
A Honolulu accelerator for scalable tech startups in software, gaming, travel tech, sustainability and ocean tech. The 12-week programme invests US$25k to US$100k on a SAFE, with follow-on capital reserved.
Funding not published · equity not published
Brazilian govtech accelerator helping startups and SMEs validate a business-to-government model, with B2G training, mentoring and introductions to public managers in partner municipalities; seven cohorts have run since 2016.
Funding not published · equity not published
A 16-week UrbanTech accelerator run from Brigade's Bengaluru campus for early-stage startups in proptech, construction tech, smart buildings and urban infrastructure, offering developer pilots and investment of up to ₹2 crore.
Funding not published · equity not published
Lisbon-based accelerator and venture builder for startups and deep-tech SMEs, running sector programmes in agrifood, urban mobility, health, climate and manufacturing, several with EIT partners.
Funding not published · equity not published
The Science Center's free five-day, in-person bootcamp in Philadelphia that prepares medtech, digital health and healthcare technology startups for their first priced equity round, with investor feedback and due diligence work.
Funding not published · equity not published
Pre-seed fund and accelerator for African climate adaptation and resilience startups, investing US$150,000 in cash plus US$50,000 in venture-building support, with follow-on at seed and Series A.
US$150k invested · equity not published
Free, equity-free 12-week acceleration programme in Montreal for tech startups, with priority for deeptech, medtech and edtech. Runs two cohorts a year in person.
Funding not published · equity-free
A nonprofit accelerator for cleantech startups that runs regional programmes across the US over five months. Teams pay a participation fee; regional and national winners share cash prizes and investment.
Funding not published · equity not published
Comcast NBCUniversal's LIFT Labs Accelerator connects enterprise-ready AI and technology startups with its business units for pilots and partnerships. Cohorts of six to eight start in Philadelphia; no equity is required.
Funding not published · equity-free
Conviction's programme for early AI-native software companies, built around a San Francisco retreat and demo day. It invests US$250k on an uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE and adds compute credits.
US$250k invested · equity not published
Objectives-based programme for seed-stage science and technology companies, built around full-day mentor sessions every eight weeks. Started at the University of Toronto's Rotman School and now runs at 17 sites; no fees and no equity.
Funding not published · equity-free
A free three-month national accelerator from CSIRO for Australian research teams turning publicly funded research into ventures; it takes no equity and no interest in the IP.
Funding not published · equity-free
São Paulo startup hub backed by Itaú for companies with market traction, offering paid membership or desks, sector hubs, corporate challenges and investor connections; startups pass curation and a pitch to join.
Funding not published · equity not published
A 12-month scale-up program in Seoul for Korean startups that have launched a product, with investment on selection, dedicated mentors and up to 18 months of office space at D.Camp Seolleung or Mapo.
Funding not published · equity not published
Florianópolis-based accelerator and investor in early-stage startups; it has run 14 acceleration cohorts with investment and more than 30 programmes in Brazil and Latin America.
Funding not published · equity not published
The Walt Disney Company's programme for venture-backed, growth-stage startups in technology and entertainment. Companies get Disney investment, co-working space and mentoring from Disney executives over about four months.
Funding not published · equity not published
An Austin nonprofit running free, equity-free accelerators for under-resourced founders. Its 2026 cohort is the 10-week Women in Tech Accelerator, mostly virtual with in-person kickoff and demo day weeks in Austin.
Funding not published · equity-free
Talent accelerator from Dogpatch Labs in Dublin that brings engineers, domain experts and commercial people together to find a co-founder, then invests €100k in teams that progress to the acceleration phase.
€100k invested · 10% equity
Dubai Future Foundation programme that matches startups and companies with challenges set by Dubai government entities, using the city as a testbed; its latest AI cycle took no equity and sponsored eight weeks of travel and housing.
Funding not published · equity-free
i2E's free four-week startup bootcamp for Oklahoma founders, testing product-market fit through workshops and weekly one-to-one adviser calls, and the first step towards i2E's advisory and funding services.
Funding not published · equity not published
A climate investor and accelerator with offices in Honolulu, New York, Washington DC and San Francisco. Its Strategy Track serves pre-seed and seed teams; its Project Track funds first-of-a-kind projects for Series A and later.
Funding not published · equity not published
Full-time programme that backs individuals before they have a co-founder or an idea, helps them form a team, then invests once a company exists. Runs in London and Bangalore, with the final stretch in San Francisco.
Funding not published · equity not published
ERA is a four-month New York City accelerator for early-stage technology startups that runs two cohorts a year. It invests US$150k on a post-money SAFE for 6% and ends with an investor Demo Day.
US$150k invested · 6% equity
Egyptian startup accelerator whose current listed programme is a one-year accelerator for established Egyptian SMEs in agribusiness, food processing, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and fashion.
Funding not published · equity not published
An accelerator for tech nonprofits that have built at least a minimum viable product. Each organisation receives at least US$25k in unrestricted funding, and the programme ends with demo days.
Funding not published · equity not published
A 12-week hybrid mentorship programme in New York City that pairs fintech and insurtech companies with senior executives at more than 40 financial institutions. It takes no equity and charges no application fee.
Funding not published · equity-free
A three-month hybrid accelerator for early-stage fintech startups run by Creative HQ, free and equity-free for participants, with weekly coaching, regulatory workshops and investor meetings.
Funding not published · equity-free
Flat6Labs runs pre-acceleration and acceleration programmes for early-stage startups across the Middle East and North Africa, most delivered with government, donor or corporate partners; each programme sets its own terms.
Funding not published · equity not published
A part-time pre-seed programme run through local chapters in 200+ cities, mostly online. Founders pay an entrance fee that varies by city and pledge 2.5% of future equity through a warrant.
Funding not published · 2.5% equity
A 12-week remote pre-accelerator from LAUNCH for tech founders building an MVP. Tuition is US$500, refundable with full attendance, and standout graduates can receive US$25k for 2.5% or US$125k for 7%.
Funding not published · equity not published
London-based accelerator and venture studio that runs sector programmes with corporate partners, pairing investment with a four-month cohort of operational support. Each programme opens and closes on its own schedule.
Funding not published · equity not published
An eight-day program in Taipei that brings seed to Series B tech startups from abroad to meet Taiwanese supply-chain companies, with travel subsidies and an optional three months of workspace afterwards.
Funding not published · equity not published
A three-month Taipei program for Taiwanese tech startups below Series B, offering free incubation space, matching meetings with corporates and VCs, mentoring and exhibition space at COMPUTEX.
Funding not published · equity not published
gBETA is gener8tor's free seven-week pre-accelerator for early-stage startups, run in cities across the US and abroad. Cohorts of up to five companies get coaching and investor pitches, with no fees or equity taken.
Funding not published · equity-free
gener8tor's flagship 12-week accelerator runs small local cohorts in US states and abroad. It invests US$100k per startup; its Wisconsin and Oklahoma City programmes use a SAFE for 7.5% equity.
US$100k invested · 7.5% equity
Fully funded, equity-free programmes that help German startups enter markets in the US, Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe, from short market-discovery tracks to a four-month scaling programme.
Funding not published · equity-free
A 100-day hybrid accelerator in Des Moines for pre-seed and seed insurtech startups targeting the US insurance market. Its insurer-backed fund invests US$50k for 5% on a post-money SAFE.
US$50k invested · 5% equity
Google's equity-free accelerator runs regional and themed hybrid cohorts of 10 to 15 technical startups, ideally Seed to Series A, with mentoring from Google teams, product credits and early access to AI products.
Funding not published · equity-free
A 10-week, equity-free hybrid Google accelerator for revenue-generating AI startups in the US and Canada working on grid optimisation, demand flexibility and energy solutions for customers.
Funding not published · equity-free
A Los Angeles nonprofit running free, equity-free programmes for early founders, from six-week virtual idea courses to the in-person Clicks & Mortar retail-readiness accelerator for product brands.
Funding not published · equity-free
Halcyon is a Washington, DC organisation running themed accelerators for impact-driven ventures in climate, health and EquityTech. Programmes mix virtual sessions with two one-week in-person residencies and pay stipends.
Funding not published · equity not published
SOSV's hard tech programme in Newark, New Jersey, for pre-seed and seed hardware startups, with engineering labs and staff on site. SOSV invests up to US$550k on a pre-seed SAFE.
Funding not published · equity not published
A 12-week fall accelerator in Dallas for healthcare startups, with in-person or virtual participation. It provides US$30k in cash plus a programme it values above US$200k, for 8% equity.
US$30k invested · 8% equity
Hub71's 12-month programme for startups relocating a founder to Abu Dhabi, combining cash for equity via a SAFE with in-kind incentives such as office space, housing and health insurance.
AED 250k invested · equity not published
Deutsche Telekom's tech incubator, with campuses in Berlin and Krakow, running co-creation programmes for startups, universities and spin-offs in areas such as telecoms, human-machine interaction and cybersecurity.
Funding not published · equity not published
A three-month accelerator in Metro Manila for Philippine pre-seed tech startups near their first revenue, investing US$10,000 for 1% equity in each of five startups per cohort.
US$10k invested · 1% equity
Social Enterprise Greenhouse's free cohort programme in Providence for social ventures with early traction that benefit Rhode Island and New England: 12 workshops, mentoring, three months of follow-up and a closing pitch contest.
Funding not published · equity not published
A nonprofit in Fort Collins, Colorado, running an eight-month accelerator for early-stage science and technology companies, mostly over Zoom. It takes no equity and charges a programme fee.
Funding not published · equity-free
Ten-week in-person bootcamp from Invest Ottawa for tech startups with a founder in the National Capital Region, meeting every Thursday afternoon and ending in a pitch finale. Runs quarterly.
Funding not published · equity not published
Atlanta Tech Village's 12-week pre-accelerator for women, Black, Latinx and other underrepresented tech founders, with weekly mentoring, grants, scheduled venture-firm meetings and village membership.
Funding not published · equity not published
A Singapore-based accelerator for Southeast Asian startups that invests US$150,000 to US$500,000 on a post-money SAFE at admission, followed by a 12-week mostly remote program and demo day.
Funding not published · equity not published
Reliance Industries' market access programme that places post-MVP startups into proof-of-concept pilots with Jio, Reliance Retail and other group businesses, taking no equity and charging no fees.
Funding not published · equity not published
Johnson & Johnson's incubator network for life science and health technology startups, offering lab space, equipment, expert access and industry connections through physical residency or virtual membership.
Funding not published · equity not published
A Korean government accelerator, run in English since 2016, that helps foreign-led startups enter Korea through three selective phases, with free workspace, incorporation and visa support, and prize money for finalists.
Funding not published · equity not published
KDDI's accelerator for Japanese startups seeking their first customers in North America, combining online preparation with an on-site period in San Francisco, corporate matchmaking, US VC mentors and a demo day.
Funding not published · equity not published
Ottawa corporate accelerator running programmes with large partners, currently the TELUS AI Accelerator, which gives Canadian startups compute on the TELUS AI Factory plus advisory support, and the Mitel UC Accelerator.
Funding not published · equity not published
Spanish accelerator at Marina de Empresas, accelerating startups since 2013, with a six-month programme (extendable) for full-time founders who are already invoicing or have an MVP with real customers.
Funding not published · equity not published
A 14-week accelerator run by LAUNCH that invests US$125k per startup and holds weekly pitch sessions with investors. Cohorts take seven to 12 startups.
US$125k invested · equity not published
An Anchorage nonprofit's eight-month deployment accelerator that pairs market-ready energy, transportation and industrial technology startups with Alaska industry experts and community partners to deploy in Alaska.
Funding not published · equity not published
Chapel Hill accelerator whose main track, Launch Powered by KPMG, is a free six-week cohort for MVP or early-sales startups, with or without a UNC link, ending in a Demo Day. It takes no equity.
Funding not published · equity-free
Startup acceleration network founded in Paris in 2014 by Crédit Agricole, connecting startups with SMEs and large companies through a Paris village and regional villages across France.
Funding not published · equity not published
Breakthrough to Scale is LearnLaunch's 10-week hybrid edtech accelerator in Boston for companies with a product and early revenue. It invests on acceptance for about 5 to 6% equity and charges no programme fees.
Funding not published · equity not published
Eli Lilly's lab and office space for emerging biotech companies, with access to Lilly expertise, mentoring and, for some companies, capital. US sites are in South San Francisco, San Diego, Boston and Philadelphia.
Funding not published · equity not published
NextCorps' Rochester accelerator for startups building optics, photonics, imaging and laser-enabled technology, with a US$100,000 investment at the start and a hybrid programme that meets in person one week a month.
Funding not published · equity not published
A Jodhpur-based accelerator for early-stage founders from Tier II and Tier III India, running numbered Thrive cohorts that offer investment of ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore per startup plus mentoring and investor access.
Funding not published · equity not published
MassChallenge runs equity-free, no-fee accelerators from Boston. Its US Traction programmes run themed hybrid cohorts with events in Boston and Dallas, such as Healthcare & Life Sciences and Security & Resiliency.
Funding not published · equity-free
MassChallenge's Swiss accelerator, based in Renens, takes early-stage startups from any country and industry into a mostly online programme. It takes no equity and awards non-dilutive cash prizes.
Funding not published · equity-free
MassChallenge's UK accelerator in East London runs a hybrid programme from June to October for early-stage startups with a UK connection. It takes no equity and awards non-dilutive cash prizes.
Funding not published · equity-free
Mastercard's virtual engagement programme for fintechs that have raised seed or later funding and have a live, revenue-generating product. It connects startups with Mastercard teams, customers and partners worldwide.
Funding not published · equity not published
A 30-week accelerator from Mayo Clinic Platform for health technology companies, built around access to de-identified Mayo Clinic patient data, a structured curriculum and one-to-one technical mentorship.
Funding not published · equity not published
Ruta N's acceleration programme for technology startups in Medellín, with an emerging track and an advanced track by revenue, offering mentoring, masterclasses and introductions to corporates and investors.
Funding not published · equity not published
A six-month, milestone-driven accelerator for early-stage Victorian startups in medtech, healthtech and biotech, with expert mentoring, cohort standups and expert-reviewed data rooms ahead of fundraising.
Funding not published · equity not published
A non-cohort accelerator for Singapore health and medical technology startups, moving each company through market assessment, international immersion and shadow-executive support at its own pace.
Funding not published · equity not published
A five-month accelerator for medical device, diagnostics and digital health companies targeting the US market, ending in prize competitions. Companies pay a US$15k participation fee or sign a US$50k SAFE.
Funding not published · equity not published
Mucker Capital's pre-seed accelerator, investing US$100k to US$175k for a 10% to 15% equity stake. Companies work with the team for about 12 months on average, with no set start date and no relocation required.
Funding not published · equity not published
Florence startup studio and accelerator running seven acceleration programmes, most with corporate partners, including Hubble, Cyber Shield and Bravo Innovation Hub, from an innovation centre in Florence.
Funding not published · equity not published
Nashville nonprofit running zero-equity founder accelerators: PreFlight, a four-week virtual idea sprint, and TakeOff and InFlight, 12-week weekly in-person cohorts for launching and growing companies.
Funding not published · equity-free
The NBA's programme for sourcing and piloting emerging technology: selected companies run a six-month project with the NBA and WNBA. Priority areas include officiating, player health, youth basketball, media and fan connection.
Funding not published · equity not published
Dublin accelerator that invests €100,000 on an uncapped SAFE in globally scalable tech startups, with a year of free space at Dogpatch Labs and no fixed cohorts or deadlines.
€100k invested · equity not published
Free six-week programme for pre-seed tech founders based in Ireland, run mostly online with three in-person sessions at a lead hub. No funding and no equity.
Funding not published · equity-free
Neo's three-month residency in San Francisco for startups and student teams, with a two-week bootcamp. Startups get US$750k uncapped; Neo takes participation rights in the next equity round up to 5% ownership.
US$750k invested · equity not published
Eight-month programme for students and recent graduates of Canadian schools launching a startup: remote and part-time from January, then full-time in Toronto from May to August. No fee and no equity.
Funding not published · equity-free
No-cost, equity-free programme for Canadian AI-enabled ventures, with a Toronto stream (mostly in person from May) and a Montreal/remote stream that ends with a demo day in Montreal.
Funding not published · equity-free
Twelve-week equity-free accelerator at the Maria 01 startup campus in Helsinki for international pre-seed and seed startups entering Europe, with in-person weeks at the start and end and the rest online.
Funding not published · equity-free
A free, equity-free programme run through Nucleate's local chapters that helps scientific trainees form biotech companies around their research. Chapters operate in the US, Europe, Israel, Canada and Australia.
Funding not published · equity-free
A free, open-enrolment programme from NVIDIA for AI startups at any funding stage. Members get cloud credits, preferred pricing, training and investor introductions, with no fees, equity, deadlines or cohorts.
Funding not published · equity-free
A five-month accelerator based in Sapporo for startups from Hokkaido, run once a year with online participation available, mentoring from specialists and a demo day for investors and corporates.
Funding not published · equity not published
A roughly three-month seed accelerator in Shibuya, Tokyo, run by Digital Garage, where participation comes with an equity investment from Onlab Fund II and ends with a demo day for investors.
Funding not published · equity not published
Pear VC's 12-week programme for pre-seed founders in the San Francisco Bay Area. It invests US$500k to US$2M per company and targets 7% ownership; teams relocate to the Bay Area for the programme.
Funding not published · equity not published
An early-stage accelerator with offices in Gurugram, Bengaluru and Hyderabad that runs small Start-up Sprint cohorts for idea and pre-seed founders and states a minimum $150K cheque per selected startup.
Funding not published · equity not published
An annual maritime innovation challenge in Singapore whose shortlisted startups join SPC Accelerate, a 10-week market validation programme with maritime corporates that ends in a pitch finale for prizes.
Funding not published · equity not published
Latin American accelerator for Spanish-speaking technical founders: a 12-week, mostly online programme with in-person kick-off and Demo Day weeks, investing US$200,000 for 7% on a post-money SAFE.
US$200k invested · 7% equity
Free, equity-free 12-week programme for early software startups in the Calgary region with under $50K in annualized revenue, run through office hours, pod coaching and a weekly scoreboard rather than workshops.
Funding not published · equity-free
Plug and Play runs three-month, industry-specific accelerator programmes that connect startups with corporate partners for pilots and business development. It takes no equity, and each batch ends with an expo or summit.
Funding not published · equity-free
A 12-week, mostly virtual programme from the Nashville Entrepreneur Center that puts B2B healthcare founders in front of decision-makers at partner health organisations. It takes no equity and costs US$6,000.
Funding not published · equity-free
Qatar Science & Technology Park's 14-week accelerator for Qatar-resident teams testing the commercial potential of a technology idea, with workshops, mentoring and co-working space; it is not open to established companies.
Funding not published · equity not published
Free incubation and acceleration programme run by the municipal government of Zapopan, Jalisco, with one track for new ideas and one for operating companies seeking working capital, investment or expansion.
Funding not published · equity not published
Columbus, Ohio, startup studio giving Columbus Region tech founders free bootcamp and accelerator programmes, mentors and workspace, with investment from its affiliated R1 Capital funds.
Funding not published · equity not published
Tamkeen's six-month accelerator for early-stage tech startups in Bahrain, run with Salica Investments and covering commercialisation, product development, fundraising and team building, with programme costs fully covered.
Funding not published · equity not published
Amsterdam-headquartered investor and accelerator for purpose-driven founders in agrifood, energy and emerging tech, co-investing from early stage up to Series B. The AgriFood programme takes applications year-round.
Funding not published · equity not published
Cornell Tech's Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute pays recent PhDs a salary and research budget for one to two years to start a technology company on its Roosevelt Island campus, taking equity in return.
Funding not published · equity not published
MeitY scheme that funds selected accelerators to run cohorts of 5 to 10 IT-based startups, with customer, investor and international market connections plus one-to-one matching funding of up to ₹40 lakh per startup.
Funding not published · equity not published
SAP Labs India's six-month accelerator in which early and growth-stage enterprise tech startups co-build with SAP product teams and get access to SAP customers, partners and mentors.
Funding not published · equity not published
An eight-week virtual accelerator from Seed Spot for impact-driven founders, including nonprofits, with coaching and one-to-one mentoring. It takes no equity and provides no funding.
Funding not published · equity-free
Describes itself as the first accelerator founded in Spain for early-stage tech startups, working since 2008 from Barcelona and Madrid. It takes no equity for its services; only mentors and investors who invest take equity.
Funding not published · equity-free
A free, equity-free 16-week hybrid fintech accelerator run by MassChallenge with SMU Cox in Dallas, for pre-seed to Series A startups. It combines virtual programming with three in-person intensives in Dallas.
Funding not published · equity-free
SOSV's deep tech programme in New York and San Francisco, called IndieBio until early 2026, with bio and chemistry labs on site. SOSV invests up to US$550k on a pre-seed SAFE.
Funding not published · equity not published
A Seoul accelerator that invests KRW 100 million to 300 million in each startup it selects for at least 6% equity, then coaches teams toward product-market fit before a closed demo day for investors.
Funding not published · equity not published
A three-month, AI-first accelerator in Taipei that invests US$100,000 or more in every startup it selects, for up to 7% equity, with coaching, mentors and a demo day aimed at the next funding round.
Funding not published · equity not published
Six-month equity-free accelerator in Leipzig for eHealth, energy and smart city startups, linked to HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management. Every accepted team gets a €6,000 award and can receive an acceleration grant of up to €50,000.
€6k grant · equity-free
A New York nonprofit running themed accelerators, such as its Longevity and Women's Health programmes, for women-led health and technology companies. It takes no equity and pairs founders with advisors and investors.
Funding not published · equity-free
A three-month accelerator for agrifood startups from idea to post-launch stage, mixing online and in-person sessions, with no fees and no equity taken.
Funding not published · equity-free
An Austin pre-seed accelerator that invests US$100k on a SAFE with a US$3m cap and 30% discount, with up to US$400k more in follow-on funding. It runs two cohorts a year and charges no fees.
US$100k invested · equity not published
Cortex's entrepreneur training in St. Louis for concept- and early-stage founders, with a four-week Ignite course to test a business model and a ten-week Bootcamp, aimed especially at underrepresented founders.
Funding not published · equity not published
Starburst's defence accelerator in San Marcos, Texas, for startups building defence and dual-use technology from prototype to early growth. Cohort 2 runs December 2026 to March 2027 and ends with an in-person demo day.
Funding not published · equity not published
Free one-year accelerator backed by KBC Group, run from nine hubs in Belgium including Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Leuven. Takes no equity and accepts all industries and stages.
Funding not published · equity-free
Start-Up Chile's four-month pre-acceleration track for startups moving from a validated idea to an MVP, with CLP 15,000,000 in equity-free funding; at least half of each generation is women-led.
CLP 15m grant · equity-free
Start-Up Chile's eight-month programme for established startups scaling from Chile, with CLP 75,000,000 in equity-free funding, board sessions and help raising capital and opening new markets.
CLP 75m grant · equity-free
Start-Up Chile's four-month accelerator for startups from any country with a working product and early validation, giving CLP 30,000,000 in equity-free funding plus a possible CLP 20,000,000 extension.
CLP 30m grant · equity-free
A 14-week, remote-first accelerator for Australian and New Zealand founders that invests A$120,000 at acceptance, with three in-person weeks and a demo day.
A$120k invested · 8% equity
B2B accelerator from Estonia-founded Startup Wise Guys offering a convertible investment of up to €100,000, with about 80% of the programme online and 20% in person in Tallinn. Selects 10 to 12 teams.
Funding not published · equity not published
Three-month accelerator in Oslo for pre-seed and early-stage tech startups with global ambitions, with an upfront investment of NOK 2–4 million from StartupLab. StartupLab also runs incubators in Oslo and Bergen.
Funding not published · equity not published
Nevada's nonprofit statewide accelerator for Nevada-based startups raising pre-seed or seed rounds. Accepted companies receive investment from the affiliated FundNV, matched by Nevada's SSBCI programme.
Funding not published · equity not published
Six-month flagship programme for tech founders at Sting, the Stockholm innovation hub that has worked with more than 500 companies since 2002, with a possible SEK 500K investment.
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Peak XV Partners' seed programme, investing $500k to $5M in equity in idea- and seed-stage founders, with an eight-week cohort journey that ends in a San Francisco immersion. Applications are reviewed year-round.
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A Tampa nonprofit running free, zero-equity accelerators of about three months for early-stage tech startups, with tracks in cybersecurity, health tech, fintech and general tech.
Funding not published · equity-free
Equity-free, nine-month hybrid accelerator for digital trust and cybersecurity startups, run by Trust Valley with backing from EPFL Innovation Park and the Canton of Vaud. No programme fees.
Funding not published · equity-free
Techstars lists 16 three-month accelerators, among them New York City, Boston, London, Tokyo and the remote-first Techstars Anywhere. The standard US offer is US$220k for 5% in common stock plus an uncapped MFN SAFE.
US$220k invested · 5% equity
Telkomsel's impact incubator for Indonesian technopreneurs building digital solutions to social and environmental problems; the 12th edition focuses on AI and offers mentoring and possible business collaboration with Telkomsel.
Funding not published · equity not published
Clean-tech accelerator and early-stage investor in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, investing in pre-seed and seed climate startups via SAFE notes, with office and lab space, licensing help, mentoring and pilot opportunities.
Funding not published · equity not published
Florida Atlantic University's year-long venture programme in Boca Raton for student, faculty and community startups, with team mentoring, entrepreneurial training, co-working space and introductions to early-stage investors.
Funding not published · equity not published
JumpStart Inc.'s three-month hybrid accelerator in Cleveland for pre-seed and seed health care technology startups based in Ohio. It covers the first US$50,000 of partner services and charges no fees or equity.
Funding not published · equity-free
JumpStart Inc.'s three-month hybrid accelerator in Cleveland for pre-seed and seed software startups based in Ohio. It covers the first US$50,000 of partner services and charges no fees or equity.
Funding not published · equity-free
Equity-free three-month accelerator in Munich and Garching for pre-seed and seed deep tech B2B startups, formerly called XPRENEURS. Runs two batches a year, starting in March and September.
Funding not published · equity-free
A Bengaluru accelerator for AI-first B2B software founders at early revenue, taking 2–4% equity plus a milestone-linked success fee rather than investing cash, with mentoring, cohort sessions and cloud credits.
Funding not published · equity not published
Village Capital runs themed accelerators for early-stage impact startups with a product in market. It takes no equity, and founders in each cohort rank each other to decide who receives non-dilutive grants.
Funding not published · equity-free
VILLAGEx is The Idea Village's four-month New Orleans accelerator for seed-stage startups aiming to raise US$1M or more within 24 months. It provides mentors, advisory boards and investor access, ending with Demo Day.
Funding not published · equity not published
A three-month batch held in person in San Francisco, run four times a year. YC invests US$500k in every company it funds: $125k for 7% plus $375k on an uncapped MFN SAFE.
US$500k invested · 7% equity
We list 163 programmes: 100X.VC, 50 Partners, 500 Global Flagship Accelerator, 8200 EISP, a16z speedrun, Accel Atoms and 157 more. Each listing links to the programme's own pages and shows the day we last verified it.
47 of the 163 say they take no equity: 8200 EISP, Anderson Venture Accelerator, AppWorks Accelerator, Centech Acceleration Program, Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator and 42 more. 101 do not publish their equity terms.
Applications are open for Starburst Innovation Corridor Defense Accelerator (closes 19 October 2026), Nucleate Activator (closes 20 October 2026), Founder Institute (closes 21 October 2026), Grid110 (closes 21 October 2026), Open Network Lab HOKKAIDO (closes 30 October 2026) and 19 more. The deadlines page lists every date we track.
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