Accelerators
3 programmes. Of these, 2 say they take no equity, and 1 has applications open.
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 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
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
We list 3 programmes: Creative Destruction Lab, Innosphere Ventures and Starburst Innovation Corridor Defense Accelerator. Each listing links to the programme's own pages and shows the day we last verified it.
2 of the 3 say they take no equity: Creative Destruction Lab and Innosphere Ventures. 1 does not publish its equity terms.
Applications are open for Starburst Innovation Corridor Defense Accelerator (closes 19 October 2026). The deadlines page lists every date we track.
Fort Collins (1), San Marcos (1) and Toronto (1). Delivery varies: each listing says whether the programme runs in person, remotely or both.
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