Accelerators
76 programmes. Of these, 23 say they take no equity, and 17 have applications open.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Includes 500 Global Flagship Accelerator, a16z speedrun, Alchemist Accelerator and 12 more.
Includes Alliance, Betaworks Camp, Big Idea Ventures and 5 more.
Includes DivInc, Health Wildcatters, SMU Cox FinTech Accelerator and 2 more.
Includes Bayer Co.Lab, LearnLaunch Accelerator, MassChallenge and 1 more.
Includes Rev1 Ventures, Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator and Trailblazer Software Accelerator.
Includes AlphaLab, Capital Readiness Program and Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator.
Includes AgLaunch365, Nashville Entrepreneur Center and Project Healthcare.
We list 76 programmes: 500 Global Flagship Accelerator, a16z speedrun, AgLaunch365, Alchemist Accelerator, Alexandria LaunchLabs, Alliance and 70 more. Each listing links to the programme's own pages and shows the day we last verified it.
23 of the 76 say they take no equity: Anderson Venture Accelerator, Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, DivInc, FinTech Innovation Lab New York, gBETA and 18 more. 43 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), a16z speedrun (closes 1 November 2026) and 12 more. The deadlines page lists every date we track.
New York (7), San Francisco (6), Boston (3), California (3), Austin (2), Cleveland (2) and 31 more. Delivery varies: each listing says whether the programme runs in person, remotely or both.
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