Accelerators
5 programmes. Of these, none says it takes no equity, and 1 has applications open.
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
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
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
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
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
We list 5 programmes: Anthill for India 2030, Disney Accelerator, NBA Launchpad, Runway Startup Postdoc Program and VILLAGEx. Each listing links to the programme's own pages and shows the day we last verified it.
None of the 5 says it takes no equity. 5 do not publish their equity terms, so ask before you apply.
Applications are open for VILLAGEx (closes 6 November 2026). The deadlines page lists every date we track.
Glendale (1), Hyderabad (1), New Orleans (1) and New York (1). Delivery varies: each listing says whether the programme runs in person, remotely or both.
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