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116 programs

Sequoia Arc

Tier A
All sectors Seed Accelerator

Menlo Park

Sequoia's seed program. 10 weeks with the best in VC.

Up to:
$1M
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
2 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Check website
Cohort:
15
Acceptance:
2%
More about Sequoia Arc

Sequoia Capital's curated seed platform. 10-week program helping founders refine positioning, distribution, and narrative. Working directly with Sequoia partners. One of the best seed platforms globally.

Perks: 1:1 with Sequoia partners, positioning/GTM/narrative coaching

Notable alumni: Sequoia portfolio companies worth $3.3T+

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a16z Speedrun

Tier A
All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

San Francisco

a16z's accelerator. Up to $1M + $5M in credits.

Up to:
$1M
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
3 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
50
Acceptance:
1%
More about a16z Speedrun

Andreessen Horowitz's flagship accelerator. 12-week in-person program in SF. Access to a16z's massive operational team for GTM, brand, media, and talent. $180M+ deployed since 2023.

Perks: $5M in credits (AWS, OpenAI, Nvidia, Deel), 600-person a16z team

Notable alumni: Smart Bricks, k-ID, LayerPath

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Y Combinator (YC)

Tier A
All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

San Francisco

The gold standard. $500K for 7%. Changes everything.

Up to:
$500K
Equity:
7%
Contract:
SAFE
Duration:
3 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
200
Acceptance:
2%
More about Y Combinator (YC)

The most influential startup accelerator in the world. 3-month batch program culminating in Demo Day. YC alumni network is unmatched — investors take your call just because you got in.

Perks: $500K in cloud credits, alumni network, Demo Day

Notable alumni: Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, Coinbase

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PearX (Pear VC)

Tier B
All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Palo Alto

$250K-$2M. Small cohorts, 1:1 partner support.

Up to:
$2M
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
3 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
20
Acceptance:
3%
More about PearX (Pear VC)

Pear VC's flagship accelerator. Highly personalized — small cohorts with dedicated partner support. 90% of graduates raise a seed round. Free office space for 6 months.

Perks: Free office space at Pear Studio, 1:1 partner support, 90% raise seed

Notable alumni: DoorDash, Guardant Health

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Surge (Peak XV)

Tier B
All sectors Seed Accelerator

Bangalore

$1-2M from Sequoia India/SEA. Biggest seed checks.

Up to:
$2M
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
4 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
Asia
International:
No
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
20
Acceptance:
2%
More about Surge (Peak XV)

Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India/SEA) seed program. Largest check sizes of any accelerator ($1-2M). If you're building for India or Southeast Asia, this is the top choice.

Perks: Sequoia network in India/SEA, follow-on potential

Notable alumni: Slice, Khatabook, BukuWarung

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a16z START

Tier B
AICryptoBio Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

San Francisco

$500K SAFE from a16z. Pre-seed funnel.

Up to:
$500K
Contract:
SAFE
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance:
5%
More about a16z START

a16z's pre-seed program. $500K on a standard SAFE with deep access to their specialized practices in AI, crypto, bio, and enterprise. For technical founders building foundational tech.

Perks: Access to a16z practices, recruiting + GTM support

Notable alumni: a16z portfolio

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Entrepreneurs First (EF)

Tier B
All sectors Pre-ideaPre-seedSeed Accelerator

London, Singapore, Bangalore

Up to £250K. They help you find a co-founder first.

Up to:
$300K
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
6 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
Global
International:
Yes
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Check website
Cohort:
50
Acceptance:
5%
More about Entrepreneurs First (EF)

Talent-first investor. Pays you a stipend to find a technical co-founder, then invests in teams that form. If you're a strong individual without a co-founder, this is built for you.

Perks: Stipend during program, co-founder matching, global network

Notable alumni: Magic Pony, Tractable, Cleo

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Antler

Tier B
All sectors Pre-ideaPre-seedSeed Accelerator

Global

Up to $250K. 27+ cities including Dubai. Co-founder matching.

Up to:
$250K
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
6 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
Global
International:
Yes
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Check website
Cohort:
50
Acceptance:
5%
More about Antler

Global VC that helps you find a co-founder, validate your idea, and invest — all in one program. Present in Dubai, which makes it very accessible from the UAE. Great for solo founders.

Perks: Co-founder matching, living stipend, global network

Notable alumni: 1000+ companies globally

Apply

Techstars

Tier B
All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Global

$220K investment. 50+ programs worldwide.

Up to:
$220K
Equity:
6%
Contract:
SAFE
Duration:
3 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
Global
International:
Yes
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Check website
Cohort:
10
Acceptance:
1%
More about Techstars

Global accelerator network with 50+ programs across industries and cities. Strong mentor-driven model. Each program has a different focus (fintech, AI, health, etc.). Pick the one that matches your startup.

Perks: Mentor network (10,000+), corporate partners, global alumni

Notable alumni: Uber, Twilio, DigitalOcean, Sphero

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Alchemist Accelerator

Tier B
B2BEnterprise Seed Accelerator

San Francisco

$200K+. Enterprise/B2B only. Strong corporate intros.

Up to:
$200K
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
6 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
15
Acceptance:
2%
More about Alchemist Accelerator

The best accelerator for B2B/enterprise startups. 6-month program focused on sales and customer acquisition. Strong connections to corporate development teams for pilot deals.

Perks: Corporate dev intros, pilot customers, enterprise sales coaching

Notable alumni: LaunchDarkly, Rigetti Computing, Matterport

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500 Global

Tier B
All sectors Seed Accelerator

San Francisco

$150K for 6%. The most global accelerator.

Up to:
$150K
Equity:
6%
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
4 mo
Remote:
Hybrid
Region:
Global
International:
Yes
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Rolling
Cohort:
30
Acceptance:
3%
More about 500 Global

2,800+ portfolio companies across 80+ countries. Strong focus on growth metrics, customer acquisition, and scaling. Best for international founders who want US exposure.

Perks: Global network, growth hacking focus, 80+ country presence

Notable alumni: Canva, Grab, Talkdesk, Credit Karma

Apply

The Residency (Founders Inc.)

Tier C
All sectors Pre-seedSeed Residency

Oregon, San Francisco

$600K SAFE. 3-month retreat in Oregon then SF.

Up to:
$600K
Equity:
1.5%
Contract:
SAFE
Duration:
3 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Rolling
Cohort:
10
Acceptance:
5%
More about The Residency (Founders Inc.)

Unique format: 3-month all-expenses-paid retreat in Oregon then coworking in SF. $600K on an uncapped SAFE with $10M floor. Very low equity (1.5%). Priority GPU access.

Perks: All-expenses-paid retreat, GPU access, OpenAI & Azure credits

Notable alumni: Buildspace

Apply

Boost VC

Tier C
AIDeep tech Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

San Mateo

$500K for sci-fi tech. AI, VR, space, quantum.

Up to:
$500K
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
3 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
10
Acceptance:
3%
More about Boost VC

Run by Adam Draper. Focuses on "sci-fi" tech — if it sounds like it belongs in a movie, they're interested. AI, VR/AR, space, blockchain, quantum computing.

Perks: Tribe community, Draper network

Notable alumni: Coinbase, AngelList

Apply

SOSV (HAX + IndieBio)

Tier C
HardwareBio Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

San Francisco, New York, Shenzhen

Up to $550K. Hardware (HAX) or Biotech (IndieBio).

Up to:
$500K
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
6 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
Global
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
10
Acceptance:
3%
More about SOSV (HAX + IndieBio)

The best accelerator for hard tech. HAX for hardware startups (includes Shenzhen manufacturing access). IndieBio for biotech (wet lab space included). Can't get this elsewhere.

Perks: Lab space, manufacturing partners, scientific advisors

Notable alumni: Beeflow, Clara Foods, Mighty Buildings

Apply

Seedcamp

Tier C
All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

London

Up to €475K. Europe's leading seed fund.

Up to:
$500K
Contract:
Equity
Remote:
Hybrid
Region:
Europe
International:
Yes
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Rolling
Cohort:
20
Acceptance:
3%
More about Seedcamp

Europe's most prominent early-stage fund. Invests at the earliest stages with ongoing support. If you're building in or for Europe, Seedcamp is the YC equivalent.

Perks: European VC intros, ongoing support post-investment

Notable alumni: TransferWise, UiPath, Revolut

Apply

Plug and Play

Tier C
All sectors Pre-seedSeedSeries A+ Accelerator

Sunnyvale

$50K-$250K. Massive corporate partner network.

Up to:
$250K
Equity:
5%
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
3 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
Global
International:
Yes
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Rolling
Cohort:
20
Acceptance:
5%
More about Plug and Play

Unique for its corporate partnership model. 500+ corporations partner with Plug and Play — great if you need enterprise pilots and distribution. Lower equity than most.

Perks: 500+ corporate partners, pilot opportunities, follow-on up to $1M

Notable alumni: Dropbox, LendingClub, CourseHero

Apply

betaworks Camp

Tier C
AIConsumer Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

New York

$250K investment. NYC studio model. Thematic cohorts.

Up to:
$250K
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
3 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Check website
Cohort:
8
Acceptance:
3%
More about betaworks Camp

betaworks' accelerator runs thematic cohorts (AI Camp, Synth Camp, etc.). Strong in consumer AI and media. The betaworks studio has built/incubated many successful companies.

Perks: betaworks studio resources, NYC media/tech network

Notable alumni: Giphy, Chartbeat, Poncho

Apply

Berkeley SkyDeck

Tier C
Deep tech Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Berkeley

$200K+ investment. UC Berkeley's accelerator.

Up to:
$200K
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
6 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
15
Acceptance:
5%
More about Berkeley SkyDeck

UC Berkeley's startup accelerator. Taps into the university's research ecosystem. Strong for deep tech and AI. Bay Area location with Berkeley talent pipeline.

Perks: UC Berkeley research network, $1M+ in credits, Bay Area access

Notable alumni: Hayden AI, Turing, Latent AI

Apply

EWOR

Tier C
All sectors Pre-ideaPre-seedSeed Accelerator

Munich

Up to €150K. Elite European accelerator. Top 0.1% accepted.

Up to:
$165K
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
10 mo
Remote:
Hybrid
Region:
Europe
International:
Yes
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Rolling
Cohort:
20
More about EWOR

Elite European accelerator by founders who've built €12B+ in exits. Offers both Ideation Fellowship (pre-idea) and Traction Fellowship (early revenue). 2.5x higher valuations for alumni.

Perks: Founded by €12B+ exit founders (SumUp, Adjust, ProGlove)

Notable alumni: Early stage — growing portfolio

Apply

ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable)

Tier C
All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

New York

$100K+ investment. NYC's top accelerator.

Up to:
$100K
Equity:
8%
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
4 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
10
Acceptance:
2%
More about ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable)

NYC's premier accelerator. 4-month program with strong focus on fundraising and GTM. Deep NYC investor and corporate network.

Perks: NYC investor network, 600+ portfolio companies

Notable alumni: TheSkimm, Clearbanc, Public

Apply

Forum Ventures

Tier C
B2BSaaS Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

San Francisco, New York

$100K for 7.5%. B2B SaaS specialists.

Up to:
$100K
Equity:
7.5%
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
4 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Batch
Deadline:
Multiple per year
Cohort:
10
Acceptance:
3%
More about Forum Ventures

If you're building B2B SaaS, this is laser-focused on your needs. Sales coaching, SaaS metrics, and a network of SaaS founders and investors.

Perks: SaaS-specific mentorship, $100K+ in perks

Notable alumni: 500+ portfolio companies, $1B+ raised

Apply

gener8tor

Tier C
All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

US

$100K for 6-7%. 41+ US locations. Midwest champion.

Up to:
$100K
Equity:
7%
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
3 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
No
Application:
Rolling
Deadline:
Check website
Cohort:
5
Acceptance:
1%
More about gener8tor

Largest accelerator network outside the coasts. 41+ locations across 22 US states. 80% of startups are outside major tech hubs. Good option if you're not in SF/NYC.

Perks: 34 exits, 1000+ alumni companies

Notable alumni: Pretty Litter, Bright Cellars

Apply

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

Tier C
Deep techAIClimate Seed Accelerator

Toronto

Milestone-based. 9 months. Science/deep tech focus.

Contract:
Equity
Duration:
9 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
Global
International:
Yes
Application:
Annual
Deadline:
Once per year
Cohort:
20
Acceptance:
5%
More about Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

University-affiliated program (originated at U of T). Unique model: fellows (angels/VCs) set milestones every 8 weeks, fund companies that hit them. Strong for science-backed startups.

Perks: Mentorship from top tech execs, milestone-based funding from angel fellows

Notable alumni: Deep Genomics, Xanadu, Atomwise

Apply

Endless Frontier Labs (NYU)

Tier D
Deep tech Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

New York

NYU-backed. Deep tech. $100K-$500K via network.

Up to:
$500K
Contract:
Equity
Duration:
4 mo
Remote:
No
Region:
US
International:
Yes
Application:
Annual
Deadline:
Once per year
Cohort:
10
Acceptance:
5%
More about Endless Frontier Labs (NYU)

NYU's accelerator for deep tech and frontier science companies. Connects academic research with venture capital. Based in NYC.

Perks: NYU research resources, deep tech investor network

Notable alumni: Deep tech portfolio

Apply

MedTech Innovator

Tier D
Health SeedSeries A+ Accelerator

Remote

Up to $500K prizes. Medtech/healthtech. No equity.

Up to:
$500K
Equity:
No equity
Contract:
Grant
Duration:
4 mo
Remote:
Yes
Region:
Global
International:
Yes
Application:
Annual
Deadline:
Once per year
Cohort:
50
Acceptance:
10%
More about MedTech Innovator

Largest medtech accelerator globally. No equity taken. Cash prizes up to $500K. Direct intros to health systems, device companies, and FDA pathway guidance.

Perks: No equity, health system intros, FDA guidance, corporate partners

Notable alumni: 1000+ medtech companies

Apply