Directory

Accelerators

Accelerator and incubator programs, with program length where it is on record. Most listings reach the program through LinkedIn rather than a website.

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Name
About
Stages
Portfolio
Deals
Program
Contact
Y Combinator
Y Combinator is a startup accelerator that invests in a wide range of startups.
4,658
5,914
12 wk
Website
Techstars
Techstars is a global platform that provides investment and innovation.
4,195
5,634
13 wk
Website
MassChallenge
MassChallenge is a global non-profit startup accelerator and competition with a focus on high-impact, early-stage entrepreneurs.
3,015
3,163
20 wk
LinkedIn
500 Global
500 Global (previously 500 Startups) is a multi-stage venture capital firm invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.
2,347
3,073
16 wk
LinkedIn
SOSV
SOSV is a global VC firm with $1B AUM and 1,000+ investments, that operates HAX, IndieBio, Chinaccelerator, MOX, and dlab.
1,328
2,306
12 wk
Website
Google for Startups
Google for Startups is Google’s initiative to help startups thrive across every corner of the world.
1,458
1,504
LinkedIn
Plug and Play Tech Center
Plug and Play is an innovation platform bringing together startups and large corporations.
1
1,378
Website
VentureOut
VentureOut empowers startups to launch, raise capital, and scale, bridging the gap between global innovators and the opportunities in NYC.
1,108
1,114
112 wk
LinkedIn
Antler
Antler is a global venture capital firm that builds and invests in the defining technology companies of tomorrow.
892
1,036
26 wk
LinkedIn
European Innovation Council
The European Innovation Council aims to support top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and researchers with bright ideas.
604
1,030
LinkedIn
Start-Up Chile
Start-Up is a public startup accelerator created by the Chilean Government for global entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups.
882
936
24 wk
LinkedIn
Alchemist Accelerator
The Alchemist Accelerator is a venture-backed initiative focused on accelerating startups whose revenue comes from enterprises.
504
580
26 wk
LinkedIn
East Ventures
East Ventures is an early stage venture fund focusing on SEA and Japan with 4 unicorns in its portfolio.
432
580
LinkedIn
Startup Wise Guys
Startup Wise Guys is a B2B startup accelerator.
408
558
22 wk
LinkedIn
Seedcamp
Seedcamp is a European seed fund that identifies and invests early in founders attacking global markets.
385
555
Website
Startupbootcamp
Startupbootcamp is a global network of industry-focused startup accelerators that provides investment and mentorship services.
527
547
13 wk
LinkedIn
HAX
HAX is SOSV's venture program for Hard Tech
293
544
26 wk
Website
gbeta
gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots.
508
510
LinkedIn
SkyDeck Berkeley
SkyDeck Berkeley is a research university accelerator that serves as an apex startup launchpad for affiliated entrepreneurs.
462
475
24 wk
LinkedIn
IndieBio
IndieBio is the largest biotech startup accelerator, run by SOSV.
235
448
16 wk
LinkedIn
Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF)
Internet Initiatives Development Fund is a venture fund that creates infrastructure and conditions for Russia-based businesses.
424
448
LinkedIn
Entrepreneur First
Entrepreneur First brings ambitious founders together to build globally important technology companies.
309
405
24 wk
LinkedIn
Newchip Accelerator
Newchip is a global remote startup accelerator.
398
Website
Newchip
Newchip is a global remote startup accelerator.
387
387
24 wk
LinkedIn
AGORANOV
Agoranov is a public Science & Tech incubator based in Paris.
381
384
LinkedIn
NFX
NFX operates as a pre-seed and seed stage VC that is transforming how true innovators are funded.
253
372
12 wk
Website
(ERA) Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
(ERA) Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator is an early-stage venture capital fund and technology accelerator.
313
362
16 wk
LinkedIn
Village Capital
Village Capital builds bridges for entrepreneurs who are creating an inclusive and sustainable world.
343
352
Website
StartX (Stanford-StartX Fund)
StartX is an educational non-profit that helps Stanford's top entrepreneurs.
287
334
LinkedIn
ArtsFund
ArtsFund strengthens the community by supporting the arts through leadership, advocacy and grant making.
325
325
LinkedIn
NEXT Canada
NEXT Canada is a national non-profit charity with a focus on increasing national prosperity through innovation and entrepreneurship.
304
311
LinkedIn
Sting
Sting enables talented people to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses.
298
309
17 wk
LinkedIn
Cleantech Open
The Cleantech Open is a non-profit organization that runs an accelerator for cleantech startups.
304
304
LinkedIn
MedTech Innovator
MedTech Innovator is the largest lifescience accelerator in the world for medical device, digital health, and diagnostic companies.
300
304
2 wk
LinkedIn
Blueprint Local
Village Capital builds bridges for entrepreneurs who are creating an inclusive and sustainable world.
301
Website
Boost VC
Boost VC is a venture capital firm that invests in tech companies.
254
295
10 wk
Website
Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, part of the DC-based venture capital firm Revolution, invests in seed- and early-stage companies.
200
282
1 wk
LinkedIn
In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel identifies and partners with companies developing cutting-edge technologies to help deliver solutions.
226
279
LinkedIn
EXPERT DOJO
Expert DOJO is an international startup accelerator based in Santa Monica.
248
273
13 wk
LinkedIn
DMZ
The DMZ at Ryerson University is a business incubator for tech startups, fuelling the success of emerging entrepreneurs.
269
270
16 wk
LinkedIn
Tenity
Tenity is a global innovation ecosystem and early-stage investor powering the future of finance.
264
269
16 wk
LinkedIn
Chinaccelerator
Chinaccelerator is a Shanghai-based accelerator run by SOSV that provides seed funding, mentorship & legal assistance to software companies.
214
268
12 wk
LinkedIn
Lanzadera Accelerator
Lanzadera Accelerator provides entrepreneurial solutions for entrepreneurs to implement robust business models.
258
260
16 wk
LinkedIn
Mucker Capital
MuckerLab is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, pre-seed, seed, startup, early-stage, and Series A investments.
176
249
Website
Brinc
Brinc is a leader in global venture acceleration, operating 18 multidisciplinary accelerator programs in 7 countries.
227
241
12 wk
LinkedIn
gener8tor
Generate8tor is a venture capital firm that connects startup entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, job seekers, musicians, and artists.
205
241
12 wk
Website
EIT Digital Accelerator
Scaling up European Digital Ventures
231
236
48 wk
LinkedIn
SAP.iO
SAP.iO helps innovators start-up and scale with SAP.
219
235
10 wk
LinkedIn
Microsoft Accelerator
Please see Microsoft ScaleUp for more information on scale-stage startups.
216
234
LinkedIn
AcceliCITY powered by Leading Cities
Leading Cities' AcceliCITY is among the Top 5 Govtech accelerators globally serving sustainability, resiliency & other smart city solutions.
209
225
9 wk
LinkedIn