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πŸš€πŸš€ Top Accelerators Currently Accepting Applications by Founders Bay

Are you a founder seeking resources, mentorship, and funding to propel your startup to new heights?

One of the most effective avenues to supercharge your startup growth is through accelerator programs. These programs offer invaluable mentorship, funding, and a supportive community to empower you along your entrepreneurial journey.

Here are a few accelerators that are currently accepting applications from founders. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your existing venture, these accelerators can provide the guidance and resources necessary to accelerate your success.

πŸ‘‰ Y Combinator

πŸ“ SF
πŸš€ Start: Summer
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: $125K for 7% equity + $375K uncapped MFN SAFE
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: May 13
⏳ Duration: 3 months

πŸ”— Apply: ycombinator.com/apply

πŸ‘‰ a16z speedrun

πŸ“ Los Angeles
πŸš€ Start: July 28
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: Up to $1M
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: May 11
⏳ Duration: 13 weeks

πŸ”— Apply: speedrun.a16z.com

πŸ‘‰ LAUNCH Accelerator

πŸ“ SF
πŸš€ Start: April 23
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: $125K SAFE
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: Rolling
⏳ Duration: 14 weeks

πŸ”— Apply: launchaccelerator.co

πŸ‘‰ Founder Institute San Francisco, Oakland & Las Vegas

πŸ“ SF
πŸš€ Start: April 8
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: $999 + 2.5% equity
πŸ’Έ Investment: None
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: April 8
⏳ Duration: 13 weeks

πŸ”— Apply: fi.co/san-francisco

πŸ‘‰ Race Capital Topline

πŸ“ SF
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: $250K on an uncapped SAFE
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: March 31
⏳ Duration: 12 weeks

πŸ”— Apply: race.capital/topline

πŸ‘‰ Twenty Ideas 20ideation Incubator

πŸ“ Remote
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: Cost to build an MVP
πŸ’Έ Investment: None
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: March 30
⏳ Duration: 6 months

πŸ‘‰ South Park Commons

πŸ“ SF
πŸš€ Start: March
πŸ’Έ Investment: $400K for 7% equity + $600K next round
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: Feb 2

πŸ”— Apply: southparkcommons.com

πŸ‘‰ Antler

πŸ“ Austin, SF & NYC
πŸš€ Start: Rolling
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: $500K total: $200K for 8% + $350K ARC

πŸ”— Apply: antler.co

πŸ‘‰ HAX

πŸ“ SF
πŸš€ Start: Monthly
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: Up to $500K for equity
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: Rolling

πŸ”— Apply: hax.co/program

πŸ‘‰ Greylock Edge

πŸ“ Menlo Park
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: SAFE note + $500K+ in credits
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: Rolling

πŸ”— Apply: greylock.com/edge

πŸ‘‰ Stanford StartX

πŸ“ Stanford
πŸš€ Start: Summer
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: $100K+
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: Rolling

πŸ”— Apply: web.startx.com

πŸ‘‰ Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy

πŸ“ North America
πŸš€ Start: September
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: Up to $350K in Google Cloud credits + TPU access
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: June 30
⏳ Duration: 10 weeks

πŸ”— Apply: startup.google.com

πŸ‘‰ IndieBio

πŸ“ SF
πŸš€ Start: Rolling
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: ~$250K total, for ~8–10% equity
⏳ Duration: 4 months

πŸ”— Apply: indiebio.co/apply

πŸ‘‰ Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

 πŸ“NYC
πŸš€ Start: June 2025
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: $150K for 6% (post-money SAFE)
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: April 28
⏳ Duration: 4 months

πŸ”— Apply: eranyc.com/apply

πŸ‘‰ Beta University

πŸ“ Palo Alto
πŸš€ Start: April 14
πŸ’° Upfront Cost: None
πŸ’Έ Investment: $150K
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: Mar 28
⏳ Duration: 8 weeks

πŸ”— Apply: betau.org

Whether you're an early-stage startup or looking to scale, accelerator programs provide the guidance, resources, and funding to help you turn your vision into a thriving business. Take advantage of these incredible opportunities to supercharge your entrepreneurial journey. Apply now, and get ready to take your startup to new heights!

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