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NEXT AI

Tier D

AI Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Toronto, Montreal

Canadian AI accelerator. Free. No equity.

Equity:: No equity
Contract:: Grant
Duration:: 5 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Annual
Deadline:: Once per year
Cohort:: 20
Acceptance:: 10%

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Canada's AI accelerator. No equity taken. Access to Canada's AI research hubs (Mila, Vector Institute). Good for AI founders who don't want to give up equity early.

Perks: No equity, AI research network (Mila, Vector Institute), compute credits

Notable alumni: Canadian AI portfolio

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Newlab

Tier D

HardwareRobotics Seed Accelerator

Brooklyn

Investment + Brooklyn studio. Hardware/frontier tech.

Contract:: Equity
Remote:: No
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Cohort:: 150
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Newlab

Brooklyn Navy Yard-based studio for hardware and frontier tech. Investment plus prototyping facilities. Corporate innovation partnerships with city/government.

Perks: Brooklyn Navy Yard studio, prototyping labs, corporate partners

Notable alumni: Hardware/robotics companies

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Orange DAO

Tier D

CryptoWeb3 Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Remote

Investment from 1,000+ YC alumni. Web3 focus.

Contract:: Equity
Remote:: Yes
Region:: Global
International:: Yes
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Orange DAO

A DAO of 1,000+ Y Combinator alumni investing in Web3 startups. Unique: get YC-level network access for crypto/Web3 without going through YC.

Perks: 1,000+ YC alumni as LPs, YC-style network for Web3

Notable alumni: Web3 portfolio

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Platanus

Tier D

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Latin America

Pre-seed for LATAM founders.

Contract:: Equity
Remote:: Hybrid
Region:: LATAM
International:: No
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Platanus

Latin America's pre-seed program. If you're building for LATAM markets, this gives you the regional network and understanding.

Perks: LATAM network, regional market access

Notable alumni: LATAM portfolio

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SAP.iO

Tier D

B2BSaaS SeedSeries A+ Accelerator

San Francisco, Berlin, Singapore

Equity-free. SAP as customer + distribution.

Equity:: No equity
Contract:: Grant
Duration:: 6 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: Global
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Multiple per year
Cohort:: 8
Acceptance:: 3%

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SAP's equity-free accelerator. The play: integrate with SAP and access their 400K+ enterprise customers. No equity taken. Unmatched B2B distribution for enterprise startups.

Perks: SAP integration, 400K+ SAP customers as distribution

Notable alumni: Enterprise SaaS companies

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Seed Club

Tier D

CryptoWeb3 Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Remote

Investment + community for tokenized/creator projects.

Contract:: Token
Duration:: 1 mo
Remote:: Yes
Region:: Global
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Check website
Cohort:: 15
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Seed Club

Accelerator for tokenized communities and creator economy projects. Strong in DAO tooling and token economics. Remote-first.

Perks: Token design support, Web3 community

Notable alumni: FWB, Forefront, Cabin

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Starburst Aerospace

Tier D

AerospaceDefense Seed Accelerator

Los Angeles

Investment for aerospace/defense startups.

Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 3 mo
Remote:: Hybrid
Region:: Global
International:: Yes
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Cohort:: 10
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Starburst Aerospace

The top accelerator for aerospace and defense startups. Government and corporate defense connections. Good for space tech, drones, defense AI.

Perks: Defense/aerospace corporate intros, government contract guidance

Notable alumni: Aerospace startups globally

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Tacklebox

Tier D

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

New York

Pre-seed investment. NYC-based. Idea-stage friendly.

Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 2 mo
Remote:: Hybrid
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Multiple per year
Cohort:: 8
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Tacklebox

NYC-based accelerator that's especially good for idea-stage founders. Helps you validate and build before you raise bigger rounds.

Perks: NYC network, idea validation focus

Notable alumni: NYC startup portfolio

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a16z Crypto Startup School

Tier D

CryptoWeb3 Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

San Francisco

Crypto investment. 12 weeks. Web3 founders only.

Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 3 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Check website
Cohort:: 20
Acceptance:: 5%

More about a16z Crypto Startup School

a16z's crypto-focused accelerator. Only for Web3/crypto founders. Access to the a16z crypto team and their thesis-driven approach to the space.

Perks: a16z crypto team, Web3 network

Notable alumni: a16z crypto portfolio

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EIT InnoEnergy

Tier E

ClimateEnergy SeedSeries A+ Accelerator

EU

EU energy innovation. Grants up to €500K.

Up to:: $550K
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 24 mo
Remote:: Hybrid
Region:: Europe
International:: Yes
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Cohort:: 30
Acceptance:: 10%

More about EIT InnoEnergy

EU's leading clean energy accelerator. Grants up to €500K. Backed Northvolt from early stage. If you're building clean energy tech in Europe, this is essential.

Perks: EU energy industry network, grants, commercialization support

Notable alumni: Northvolt, Skeleton Technologies

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Flat6Labs

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Cairo, Bahrain

$30K-$500K. MENA's #1 accelerator.

Up to:: $500K
Equity:: 20%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 4 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: MENA
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Multiple per year
Cohort:: 15
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Flat6Labs

MENA's leading accelerator. Programs in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Cairo, and Bahrain. Invests $30K-$500K with strong follow-on potential. Best regional network in the Middle East.

Perks: Office space, legal support, MENA investor network

Notable alumni: 400+ MENA startups

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100Unicorns

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

India

Indian micro-VC accelerator. Quick decisions.

Up to:: $250K
Contract:: Equity
Remote:: Hybrid
Region:: Asia
International:: Yes
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Acceptance:: 5%

More about 100Unicorns

Indian micro-VC that invests at the earliest stages. Application-based with relatively quick decisions. Growing portfolio across India.

Perks: Indian VC network, rapid decisions

Notable alumni: Indian startup portfolio

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Techstars Hub71

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Abu Dhabi

$220K. Techstars x Abu Dhabi. Global + regional.

Up to:: $220K
Equity:: 6%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 3 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: MENA
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Check website
Cohort:: 10
Acceptance:: 2%

More about Techstars Hub71

Techstars' global program combined with Hub71's Abu Dhabi ecosystem. Best of both worlds: Techstars mentorship + MENA market access.

Perks: Techstars global network + Hub71 Abu Dhabi ecosystem

Notable alumni: Techstars global portfolio

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MuckerLab

Tier E

B2BSaaS Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Santa Monica

$150K for 7%. LA B2B/SaaS accelerator.

Up to:: $150K
Equity:: 7%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 6 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Check website
Cohort:: 8
Acceptance:: 2%

More about MuckerLab

MuckerLab is Mucker Capital's structured accelerator (different from their VC fund). B2B/SaaS focused with a proper application process.

Perks: Mucker portfolio network, LA enterprise connections

Notable alumni: ServiceTitan, LA enterprise portfolio

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Sting

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Stockholm

Up to €120K. Stockholm's leading accelerator.

Up to:: $132K
Equity:: 8%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 6 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: Europe
International:: Yes
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Cohort:: 20
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Sting

Stockholm's premier accelerator. Strong Scandinavian tech ecosystem (Spotify, Klarna, Northvolt). Good for Northern European market entry.

Perks: Scandinavian tech network, Spotify/Klarna ecosystem

Notable alumni: Scandinavian startup portfolio

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AlphaLab

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Pittsburgh

$25K + follow-on. Pittsburgh accelerator.

Up to:: $100K
Equity:: 5%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 5 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Multiple per year
Cohort:: 6
Acceptance:: 5%

More about AlphaLab

Pittsburgh accelerator connected to Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh research ecosystem. Small but strong in robotics and deep tech.

Perks: CMU/Pitt research connections, Innovation Works network

Notable alumni: Pittsburgh tech portfolio

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Amplify LA

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Los Angeles

$100K for 5-8%. Los Angeles accelerator.

Up to:: $100K
Equity:: 8%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 3 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Multiple per year
Cohort:: 8
Acceptance:: 3%

More about Amplify LA

LA-based accelerator with strong ties to entertainment and media industry. Good for consumer and content startups.

Perks: LA entertainment/media network

Notable alumni: LA startup portfolio

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EXPERT DOJO

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Santa Monica

$100K for 7%. Santa Monica. International friendly.

Up to:: $100K
Equity:: 7%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 3 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Cohort:: 10
Acceptance:: 5%

More about EXPERT DOJO

Santa Monica-based accelerator. Known for being international-founder-friendly. $100K investment with LA tech ecosystem access.

Perks: LA tech network, international founder support

Notable alumni: LA startup portfolio

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SixThirty

Tier E

Fintech Seed Accelerator

St. Louis

$100K for fintech/insurtech. St. Louis.

Up to:: $100K
Contract:: Convertible Note
Duration:: 4 mo
Remote:: Hybrid
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Multiple per year
Cohort:: 5
Acceptance:: 5%

More about SixThirty

Fintech/insurtech accelerator based in St. Louis. Connected to the regional financial services industry (home of major insurance and banking firms).

Perks: Financial services corporate partners

Notable alumni: Fintech portfolio

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WILCO

Tier E

All sectors Seed Accelerator

Paris

French accelerator. €70K grants + mentorship.

Up to:: $77K
Equity:: No equity
Contract:: Grant
Duration:: 12 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: Europe
International:: Yes
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Cohort:: 30
Acceptance:: 10%

More about WILCO

French accelerator providing grants (no equity) and mentorship. Connected to BPI France and the broader French tech ecosystem.

Perks: French tech ecosystem, BPI France connections, no equity

Notable alumni: French startup portfolio

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Hub71

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Abu Dhabi

$68K+ cash + housing + office. Abu Dhabi gov-backed.

Up to:: $68K
Equity:: No equity
Contract:: Grant
Remote:: No
Region:: MENA
International:: Yes
Application:: Rolling
Deadline:: Rolling
Cohort:: 260
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Hub71

Abu Dhabi's crown jewel for tech startups. No equity taken. Cash funding plus housing, health insurance, and office space. Tax-free zone. Connected to sovereign wealth fund ecosystem.

Perks: Housing, health insurance, office space, 100% subsidies, VC intros

Notable alumni: 260+ startups

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Boomtown Accelerators

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Boulder

$50K investment. Boulder/Denver. Mentor-heavy.

Up to:: $50K
Equity:: 6%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 3 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Multiple per year
Cohort:: 8
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Boomtown Accelerators

Boulder-based accelerator in Colorado's growing tech scene. Heavy mentorship model with 300+ mentors.

Perks: Boulder tech scene, 300+ mentors

Notable alumni: Colorado startup portfolio

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Launchpad LA

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Los Angeles

$50K for ~5%. LA mentorship-driven.

Up to:: $50K
Equity:: 5%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 4 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: US
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Check website
Cohort:: 8
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Launchpad LA

Los Angeles mentorship-driven accelerator. Good for consumer startups wanting LA entertainment and media connections.

Perks: LA tech/entertainment network

Notable alumni: LA startup portfolio

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Misk Accelerator

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Riyadh

$50K for 7%. Saudi Arabia / 500 Global partnership.

Up to:: $50K
Equity:: 7%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 3 mo
Remote:: No
Region:: MENA
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Check website
Cohort:: 10
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Misk Accelerator

Backed by Misk Foundation and 500 Global. Focused on Saudi founders and international startups ready to enter the Kingdom. Vision 2030 aligned.

Perks: Misk Foundation network, Saudi market access, 500 Global mentorship

Notable alumni: Saudi startup portfolio

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Orbit Startups

Tier E

All sectors Pre-seedSeed Accelerator

Karachi, Dubai

$25K-$50K. Emerging markets (Pakistan/MENA/SEA).

Up to:: $50K
Equity:: 10%
Contract:: Equity
Duration:: 3 mo
Remote:: Hybrid
Region:: MENA
International:: Yes
Application:: Batch
Deadline:: Multiple per year
Cohort:: 10
Acceptance:: 5%

More about Orbit Startups

Emerging market accelerator focused on Pakistan, MENA, and SEA. Small checks but strong regional network for underserved markets.

Perks: Emerging market network, Pakistan/MENA/SEA access

Notable alumni: Emerging market portfolio

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