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A selective accelerator program by Sequoia Capital, offering seed funding and mentorship.
Specification
Location
Global
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
SaaS
+ 2
Supports founders from ideation to building global startups.
Specification
Location
Singapore
Startup Stage
Pre-seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
FinTech
+ 2
A startup accelerator and incubator offering support in technology, marketing, and legal matters.
Specification
Location
London, UK
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
SaaS
+ 1
An accelerator program launched by the University of Arkansas’ Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Specification
Location
Bentonville, USA
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Outdoor Recreation
Tech
A no-cost, equity-free startup program offering access to IBM’s AI resources such as the Watsonx platform.
Specification
Location
Global
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
AI
Cloud Computing
+ 1
An accelerator program focusing on startups in the fields of HealthTech, SecureTech, and UrbanTech.
Specification
Location
Philadelphia, USA
Startup Stage
Early to growth-stage
Focus Industries
HealthTech
SecureTech
+ 1
Offers mentorship-driven accelerator programs across various industries and locations.
Specification
Location
Global
Startup Stage
Early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
FinTech
+ 3
A zero-equity accelerator supporting high-impact startups through mentorship and resources.
Specification
Location
Boston, USA
Startup Stage
Early to mid-stage
Focus Industries
HealthTech
FinTech
+ 2
A bootcamp by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) designed to support crypto startups with funding and mentorship.
Specification
Location
London, UK
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Cryptocurrency
Blockchain
An accelerator program catering to early-stage startups facing budget constraints.
Specification
Location
Canonsburg, USA
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
Aerospace
+ 2
An accelerator program offering $100K–$500K in funding to early-stage startups.
Specification
Location
San Francisco, USA
Startup Stage
Seed to Early stage
Focus Industries
Tech
SaaS
+ 1
Provides later-stage funding to Y Combinator startups.
Specification
Location
San Francisco, USA
Startup Stage
Late
Focus Industries
Tech
SaaS
+ 1
A community-driven accelerator providing resources and mentorship to early-stage startups.
Specification
Location
San Francisco, USA
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
SaaS
+ 1
A hardware-focused accelerator providing funding and resources for product development.
Specification
Location
Shenzhen, China
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Hardware
IoT
+ 1
An accelerator program by Amazon Web Services supporting early-stage generative AI startups.
Specification
Location
Global
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
AI
Machine Learning
A global competition and accelerator program that identifies and supports high-potential startups from around the world.
Specification
Location
Berlin, Germany
Startup Stage
Early to mid-stage
Focus Industries
All industries
An open innovation laboratory aimed at transforming society collaboratively.
Specification
Location
Global
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
Manufacturing
+ 1
A seed-stage accelerator program that provides mentorship, seed funding, and resources to help startups build and scale their businesses.
Specification
Location
San Francisco, USA
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
SaaS
+ 1
A leading accelerator providing seed funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage startups.
Specification
Location
San Francisco, USA
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
SaaS
+ 3
Provides early-stage companies with funding, mentorship, and a global network.
Specification
Location
San Francisco, USA
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
FinTech
+ 2
An innovation hub in Bizkaia, Spain, offering acceleration programs for startups in collaboration with large corporations.
Specification
Location
Bizkaia, Spain
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
SaaS
+ 1
A global innovation platform connecting startups with corporations and investors.
Specification
Location
Sunnyvale, USA
Startup Stage
Early to growth-stage
Focus Industries
FinTech
HealthTech
+ 2
An accelerator focused on AI-native startups, providing mentorship and resources to scale AI-driven products.
Specification
Location
San Francisco, USA
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
AI
Machine Learning
An accelerator program by Barclays supporting tech startups outside London, with a focus on women and ethnic minority entrepreneurs.
Specification
Location
Multiple locations, UK
Startup Stage
Seed to early-stage
Focus Industries
Tech
SaaS
+ 1