{"id":20798,"date":"2026-10-16T09:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/?p=20798"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:32:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:32:32","slug":"best-startup-accelerators-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/best-startup-accelerators-and-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Startup Accelerators &#038; Programs in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20798\" class=\"elementor elementor-20798\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69aab0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"69aab0f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb15958\" data-id=\"fb15958\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caa7fa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"caa7fa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A startup accelerator is a fixed-term program that helps early-stage founders grow faster through mentoring, connections to investors and customers, and often an investment in exchange for equity. The best ones can shape a company&#8217;s first years: Y Combinator alone has backed Airbnb, Stripe, DoorDash and Coinbase.<\/p><p>This guide compares the leading accelerators in 2026 and groups them by how they work: programs that take equity, equity-free programs, and government-backed programs. For each one we show what it offers, what it asks in return, and who it suits.<\/p><p><em>Run an accelerator or startup program that should be on this list?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to have it reviewed.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dedae26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dedae26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Startup Accelerators Compared\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2292981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2292981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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value=\"Government\">Government<\/option><\/select>\n<div class=\"count\"><b id=\"sba-n\">22<\/b> of 22 programs<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tablewrap\"><div class=\"scroll\"><table>\n<colgroup><col class=\"c-co\"><col class=\"c-vt\"><col class=\"c-bf\"><col class=\"c-st\"><\/colgroup>\n<thead><tr>\n<th data-k=\"name\">Accelerator <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<th data-k=\"route\">Type <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<th data-k=\"best\">Location <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<th data-k=\"stay\">Investment &amp; terms <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody id=\"sba-tb\">\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"0\" data-name=\"y combinator\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ycombinator.com\/apply?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Y Combinator<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">San Francisco<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">$500K: 7% for $125K + $375K uncapped SAFE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"1\" data-name=\"techstars\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techstars.com\/accelerators?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Techstars<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Worldwide<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">$220K: 5% for $20K + $200K uncapped SAFE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"2\" data-name=\"a16z speedrun\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/a16z.com\/speedrun\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a16z speedrun<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">San Francisco<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Up to $1M: 10% for $500K + $500K in next round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"3\" data-name=\"entrepreneur first\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.joinef.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entrepreneur First<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">London, Paris, Bangalore, San Francisco<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Grant, then up to $250K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"4\" data-name=\"antler\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antler.co\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antler<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">About 30 locations<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Varies by location<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"5\" data-name=\"500 global\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/500.co\/founders?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">500 Global<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Global<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Typically $150K for 6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"6\" data-name=\"sosv (hax, indiebio)\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sosv.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SOSV (HAX, IndieBio)<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">San Francisco, New York, Newark<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Varies by program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"7\" data-name=\"alchemist accelerator\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alchemistaccelerator.com\/apply?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alchemist Accelerator<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">San Francisco and online<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Varies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"8\" data-name=\"gener8tor\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gener8tor.com\/apply?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gener8tor<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Across the US<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">$100K for equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"9\" data-name=\"forum ventures\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forumvc.com\/pitch-us?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forum Ventures<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">New York-based<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">$100K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"10\" data-name=\"startup wise guys\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startupwiseguys.com\/all-programs\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Startup Wise Guys<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Estonia and online<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Up to \u20ac100K convertible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"11\" data-name=\"startupbootcamp\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupbootcamp.org\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Startupbootcamp<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Multiple cities<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Varies by program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"12\" data-name=\"founder institute\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fi.co\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Founder Institute<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Chapters worldwide<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">No cash; 2.5% warrant + fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity\" data-order=\"13\" data-name=\"seedstars\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seedstars.com\/community\/entrepreneurs\/programs\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seedstars<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill\">Equity<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Emerging markets<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Varies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity-free\" data-order=\"14\" data-name=\"masschallenge\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/masschallenge.org\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MassChallenge<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill inv\">Equity-free<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">US, Switzerland and more<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">No equity; prizes available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity-free\" data-order=\"15\" data-name=\"plug and play\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugandplaytechcenter.com\/join\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plug and Play<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill inv\">Equity-free<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">60+ locations<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">No equity for most programs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity-free\" data-order=\"16\" data-name=\"startx\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startx.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StartX<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill inv\">Equity-free<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Palo Alto<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">No equity, no fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Equity-free\" data-order=\"17\" data-name=\"m accelerator\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maccelerator.la\/en\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M Accelerator<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill inv\">Equity-free<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Los Angeles and online<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Mostly equity-free coaching<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Government\" data-order=\"18\" data-name=\"hub71 access programme\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hub71.com\/program\/access-programme?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hub71 Access Programme<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill gov\">Government<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Abu Dhabi<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">AED 500K package (cash via SAFE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Government\" data-order=\"19\" data-name=\"start-up chile\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startupchile.org\/en\/apply\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start-Up Chile<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill gov\">Government<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Santiago<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Up to CLP 30M, equity-free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Government\" data-order=\"20\" data-name=\"mvplab (ntdp)\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ntdp.gov.sa\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MVPLab (NTDP)<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"cat\"><span class=\"pill gov\">Government<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"bf\">Saudi Arabia<\/td>\n<td class=\"st\">Varies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-route=\"Government\" data-order=\"21\" data-name=\"innpulsa colombia\">\n<td class=\"co\"><a 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Y Combinator&#8217;s 7% for $125,000 comes with another $375,000 that converts later, and Techstars&#8217; 5% comes with $200,000 on the same basis. Model what you will own after your next round, not just the headline percentage.<\/li><li><strong>Match the program to your stage.<\/strong>\u00a0Entrepreneur First and Antler take individuals before they have a team or idea. Y Combinator, Techstars and a16z speedrun take companies at any early stage. Programs such as Forum Ventures want a product already in the market.<\/li><li><strong>Pick a focus that fits.<\/strong>\u00a0Specialist programs such as SOSV&#8217;s HAX for hardware, IndieBio for life sciences or Alchemist for enterprise software bring mentors and investors who know your market.<\/li><li><strong>Check where you need to be.<\/strong>\u00a0Most leading programs expect founders in person for the program. Some, such as Hub71 and Start-Up Chile, also help you relocate.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9806aaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9806aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing an accelerator often means choosing an ecosystem. Listen to how founders can pick the right startup ecosystem for their goals.<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Startup Ecosystem Podcast: How to Determine the Right Ecosystem for Your Startup\" height=\"192\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26680374\/height\/192\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/87A93A\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Follow the Startup Ecosystem Podcast on <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/startup-ecosystem-podcast\/id1474622566\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2Xjxvfan49KuPcxH2jOHzk\">Spotify<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5fbed5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b5fbed5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ghers-@-Go-Fest-3-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20604\" alt=\"Founders networking at a startup event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ghers-@-Go-Fest-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ghers-@-Go-Fest-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ghers-@-Go-Fest-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ghers-@-Go-Fest-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ghers-@-Go-Fest-3-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ghers-@-Go-Fest-3-45x30.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ghers-@-Go-Fest-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b038948 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b038948\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"epitaxy-document-chunk\" data-lead=\"h1\"><div class=\"epitaxy-document-chunk\" data-lead=\"h1\"><h2 id=\"user-content-accelerators-that-take-equity\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Accelerators That Take Equity<\/h2><p>These programs take a stake in your company. Most invest money in return, but the amount varies widely, and some, such as the Founder Institute, invest nothing upfront and take equity only once you raise outside funding.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-y-combinator\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Y Combinator<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0San Francisco \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0$500,000 \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0ambitious founders at any early stage<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ycombinator.com\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Y Combinator<\/a>\u00a0is one of the best-known accelerators in the world, with alumni including Airbnb, Stripe, DoorDash, Instacart and Coinbase. It invests $500,000 in every company: $125,000 for 7%, plus $375,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE that converts at the next round. YC runs four batches a year, ending in a demo day attended by many of the world&#8217;s leading seed investors.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-techstars\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Techstars<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0programs worldwide \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0$220,000 \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0founders who want a large global network<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techstars.com\/accelerators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Techstars<\/a>\u00a0runs accelerators across many cities and industries, often in partnership with corporations and governments. Its standard deal is $220,000: $20,000 for at least 5% equity, plus $200,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE. Terms differ for programs in Asia-Pacific. There is no fee to join.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-a16z-speedrun\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">a16z speedrun<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0San Francisco \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0up to $1 million \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0early-stage AI, games and consumer tech startups<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/a16z.com\/speedrun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a16z speedrun<\/a>\u00a0is Andreessen Horowitz&#8217;s accelerator. It invests $500,000 for 10% on a SAFE, plus another $500,000 in the company&#8217;s next round if it raises within 18 months. Companies also get more than $5 million in cloud, AI and software credits. Programs run for about three months in San Francisco.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-entrepreneur-first\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Entrepreneur First<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0London, Paris, Bangalore and San Francisco \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0up to $250,000 \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0individuals without a co-founder or idea yet<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.joinef.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Entrepreneur First<\/a>\u00a0recruits talented individuals, not companies, and helps them find a co-founder and build a startup from scratch. Founders receive an equity-free grant while they look for a co-founder and idea, then up to $250,000 once they form a company, with follow-on investment available through Series B. The program is full-time and in person.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-antler\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Antler<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0about 30 locations worldwide \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0varies by location \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0solo founders looking for a co-founder<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antler.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antler<\/a>\u00a0is a global early-stage investor that runs residencies where founders meet co-founders, test ideas and build their first product. Terms vary by city. In Singapore, for example, Antler invests $150,000 upfront ($100,000 for 10% plus $50,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE), with more available as the company grows.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-500-global\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">500 Global<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0global \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0typically $150,000 \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0startups with early traction, especially in emerging markets<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/500.co\/founders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">500 Global<\/a>, formerly 500 Startups, invests in founders around the world and runs a flagship accelerator focused on growth, customer acquisition and fundraising. Its accelerator typically invests $150,000 for 6%. It also runs programs with governments and partners across the Middle East, Asia and Latin America.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-sosv-hax-and-indiebio\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">SOSV (HAX and IndieBio)<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0San Francisco, New York and Newark \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0varies by program \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0hardware, climate and life science startups<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sosv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SOSV<\/a>\u00a0is a deep tech investor that runs two specialist accelerators:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sosv.com\/apply\/hax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HAX<\/a>\u00a0for hardware, robotics and climate startups, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sosv.com\/apply\/indiebio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IndieBio<\/a>\u00a0for life sciences. Both invest in exchange for equity and give startups access to labs, engineering support and SOSV&#8217;s follow-on funding.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-alchemist-accelerator\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Alchemist Accelerator<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0San Francisco and online \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0varies \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0enterprise software and deep tech<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alchemistaccelerator.com\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alchemist<\/a>\u00a0is a six-month, seed-stage program for startups that sell to businesses. Classes are limited to about 25 teams, and the program focuses on landing enterprise customers and raising a seed round. Alchemist also runs regional versions of the program.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-gener8tor\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">gener8tor<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0cities across the US \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0$100,000 \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0US startups outside the major tech hubs<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gener8tor.com\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gener8tor<\/a>\u00a0runs 12-week accelerators in cities across the United States, often in partnership with states and local governments. Its investment accelerators put $100,000 into each company in exchange for equity, with terms set by each program. It also runs free, shorter programs such as gBETA that take no equity.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-forum-ventures\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Forum Ventures<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0New York-based \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0$100,000 \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0B2B SaaS and AI startups with a product in market<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forumvc.com\/pitch-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum Ventures<\/a>\u00a0runs a 16-week accelerator for B2B software startups, taking about 10 companies per cohort. It invests $100,000 and focuses on finding early customers and preparing for a seed round.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-startup-wise-guys\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Startup Wise Guys<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Estonia and online \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0up to \u20ac100,000 \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0B2B startups in Europe<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/startupwiseguys.com\/all-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Startup Wise Guys<\/a>\u00a0is one of Europe&#8217;s most active B2B accelerators, based in Tallinn. Its flagship accelerator invests up to \u20ac100,000 as a convertible investment, with a program cost of \u20ac35,000, and can follow on with up to \u20ac250,000. It also runs an online Founders Club for founders building a team.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-startupbootcamp\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Startupbootcamp<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0multiple cities \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0varies by program \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0startups in a specific industry<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupbootcamp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Startupbootcamp<\/a>\u00a0runs industry-focused accelerators in areas such as energy and climate, food and agritech, and fintech, each backed by corporate partners in that industry. Terms vary by program.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-founder-institute\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Founder Institute<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0chapters worldwide \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0none upfront \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0first-time founders at the idea stage<\/p><\/div><div class=\"epitaxy-document-chunk\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/fi.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Founder Institute<\/a>\u00a0is a pre-seed program for founders turning an idea into a fundable company, with chapters in cities around the world. It charges an entrance fee that varies by chapter and takes a 2.5% warrant that only applies once the company raises outside funding.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-seedstars\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Seedstars<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0emerging markets \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0varies \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0startups in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seedstars.com\/community\/entrepreneurs\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seedstars<\/a>\u00a0invests in and supports startups in emerging markets, often through regional programs run with governments and development partners. Its programs and funds take separate applications.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a53fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3a53fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EliDornbirnAustria-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24599\" alt=\"Speaker presenting at a startup ecosystem event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EliDornbirnAustria-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EliDornbirnAustria-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EliDornbirnAustria-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EliDornbirnAustria-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EliDornbirnAustria-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EliDornbirnAustria-45x34.png 45w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EliDornbirnAustria.png 2048w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed83623 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed83623\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"user-content-equity-free-accelerators\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Equity-Free Accelerators<\/h2><p>These programs take no equity. Most don&#8217;t invest money either, but they offer mentoring, corporate connections and, in some cases, prize money. Equity-free doesn&#8217;t always mean free to join: some programs, particularly coaching programs, charge a fee, so check the cost before you apply.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-masschallenge\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">MassChallenge<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0US, Switzerland and other locations \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0none (prizes available) \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0high-impact startups in any industry<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/masschallenge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassChallenge<\/a>\u00a0is a nonprofit accelerator that takes no equity and charges no fees. Startups get mentoring, workspace and access to corporate partners, and the strongest can win non-dilutive prize money. Its Switzerland program, for example, offers up to CHF 1 million in prizes.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-plug-and-play\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Plug and Play<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a060+ locations \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0none for most programs \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0startups looking for corporate customers<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugandplaytechcenter.com\/join\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plug and Play<\/a>\u00a0runs industry-focused accelerators that connect startups with large corporate partners for pilots and deals. Most programs are free and take no equity, as Plug and Play is funded by its corporate partners. It also invests in some startups through its own venture fund.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-startx\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">StartX<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Palo Alto \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0none \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0Stanford-affiliated founders<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/startx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">StartX<\/a>\u00a0is a nonprofit accelerator for founders with a Stanford affiliation. It takes no equity and charges no fees, offering a 12-week program, mentoring and access to the Stanford network. A separate StartX fund invests in some companies.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-m-accelerator\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">M Accelerator<\/h3><p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Los Angeles and online \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0none \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0founders who want hands-on go-to-market coaching<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/maccelerator.la\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M Accelerator<\/a>, run by the venture studio M Studio, offers business coaching focused on go-to-market strategy and the customer journey. It works directly with founders on execution. Its support is equity-free, so check whether a program fee applies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b5e66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"27b5e66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elipresenting-1024x844.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20802\" alt=\"Startup founders and investors at a pitch event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elipresenting-1024x844.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elipresenting-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elipresenting-150x124.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elipresenting-768x633.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elipresenting-45x37.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elipresenting.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-599f591 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"599f591\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"user-content-government-backed-programs\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Government-Backed Programs<\/h2><p>These programs are run or funded by governments to grow their startup ecosystems, and several help international founders relocate. Their terms vary: some take equity, such as Hub71, while others, such as Start-Up Chile, provide equity-free funding.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-hub71-access-programme-abu-dhabi-uae\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Hub71 Access Programme (Abu Dhabi, UAE)<\/h3><p><strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0AED 500,000 package \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0pre-seed to Series A startups expanding to the Middle East<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hub71.com\/program\/access-programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hub71&#8217;s Access Programme<\/a>\u00a0is a 12-month program for startups that move to Abu Dhabi. Selected startups receive AED 250,000 in in-kind support, such as housing and office space, and AED 250,000 in cash in exchange for equity through a SAFE, with a possible further AED 250,000 for top performers. Founders can also be endorsed for the UAE Golden Visa.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-start-up-chile\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Start-Up Chile<\/h3><p><strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0up to CLP 30 million, equity-free \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0founders willing to build from Chile<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/startupchile.org\/en\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start-Up Chile<\/a>, run by the Chilean government agency CORFO, is one of the world&#8217;s best-known public accelerators and accepts founders from any country. Its Build track offers up to CLP 15 million and its Ignite track up to CLP 30 million in equity-free co-financing, plus help with a Chilean visa. The team leader must work from Chile during the program.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-mvplab-saudi-arabia\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">MVPLab (Saudi Arabia)<\/h3><p><strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0varies \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0tech founders building their first product in Saudi Arabia<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ntdp.gov.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MVPLab<\/a>, part of Saudi Arabia&#8217;s National Technology Development Program (NTDP), helps founders turn an idea into a market-ready product, with investment opportunities, legal support, workspace and training. Its graduating startups have raised more than SAR 250 million.<\/p><h3 id=\"user-content-innpulsa-colombia\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">iNNpulsa Colombia<\/h3><p><strong>Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0non-repayable funding through open calls \u00b7\u00a0<strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0startups based in Colombia<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innpulsacolombia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iNNpulsa<\/a>\u00a0is Colombia&#8217;s government agency for entrepreneurship and innovation. It funds startups and support organizations through regular open calls, such as its 2026 Digital Entrepreneurship program run with the national ICT and Trade ministries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f949091 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f949091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9f6f59e9-9bee-4224-910d-d9d49fb78bc4-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37675\" alt=\"Corporate Startup Programs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9f6f59e9-9bee-4224-910d-d9d49fb78bc4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9f6f59e9-9bee-4224-910d-d9d49fb78bc4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9f6f59e9-9bee-4224-910d-d9d49fb78bc4-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9f6f59e9-9bee-4224-910d-d9d49fb78bc4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9f6f59e9-9bee-4224-910d-d9d49fb78bc4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9f6f59e9-9bee-4224-910d-d9d49fb78bc4-1100x620.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9f6f59e9-9bee-4224-910d-d9d49fb78bc4-45x25.png 45w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9f6f59e9-9bee-4224-910d-d9d49fb78bc4.png 1672w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53e7558 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53e7558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"user-content-corporate-startup-programs\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Corporate Startup Programs<\/h2><p>Large companies also run programs that offer startups software, cloud credits, pilots and mentoring, usually without taking equity. Examples include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lp.startupblink.com\/siemens-solid-edge\/?utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Siemens for Startups<\/a>, Microsoft for Startups and Google for Startups. See our full list of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/top-corporate-accelerators-and-startup-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">top corporate accelerators and startup programs in 2026<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"user-content-how-to-apply-to-an-accelerator\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">How to Apply to an Accelerator<\/h2><p>Most applications follow the same steps:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Online application.<\/strong>\u00a0Basic information about the team, the problem you solve, your market, your business model and any traction so far.<\/li><li><strong>Pitch deck or video.<\/strong>\u00a0Many programs ask for a deck, and some for a short video in which the founders present the company.<\/li><li><strong>Interviews.<\/strong>\u00a0Shortlisted founders are interviewed, often briefly. Y Combinator&#8217;s interviews last about 10 minutes, so know your numbers and explain the business simply. YC&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ycombinator.com\/interviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interview guide<\/a>\u00a0is useful for any program.<\/li><\/ol><p>Apply early, since several programs review applications as they arrive, and apply to more than one program at once.<\/p><h2 id=\"user-content-for-accelerators-reach-the-right-founders\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">For Accelerators: Reach the Right Founders<\/h2><p>The strongest accelerators compete for the same founders. StartupBlink reaches 1 million startup ecosystem stakeholders every year, and helps accelerators, governments and corporations turn that audience into applications through dedicated portals, pitch events, reports and newsletters.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lp.startupblink.com\/promotion\/?utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Promote your program to the right startups<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"user-content-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"epitaxy-document-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><p><strong>What is the best startup accelerator?<\/strong>\u00a0Y Combinator is one of the best-known, but the best program depends on your stage, industry and location. Specialist programs such as SOSV&#8217;s HAX and IndieBio, or regional programs such as Hub71 and Start-Up Chile, can be a better fit.<\/p><p><strong>How much equity do accelerators take?<\/strong>\u00a0Most leading accelerators take between 5% and 10%. Y Combinator takes 7% for $125,000 and Techstars at least 5% for $20,000, each with a larger uncapped SAFE that converts at the next round. a16z speedrun takes 10% for $500,000.<\/p><p><strong>Are there equity-free accelerators?<\/strong>\u00a0Yes. MassChallenge, Plug and Play, StartX and Start-Up Chile all take no equity, and many corporate programs are equity-free too. Most offer mentoring and connections instead of cash, though Start-Up Chile and some MassChallenge programs provide funding or prizes.<\/p><hr \/><p>Want to see where startups are growing fastest?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lp.startupblink.com\/report\/?utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026<\/a>\u00a0or explore the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/best-cities-for-startups-and-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best cities for startups<\/a>\u00a0in 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A startup accelerator is a fixed-term program that helps early-stage founders grow faster through mentoring, connections to investors and customers, and often an investment in exchange for equity. 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