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.
👉 Y Combinator
📍 SF
🚀 Start: Summer
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: $125K for 7% equity + $375K uncapped MFN SAFE
🗓️ Deadline: May 13
⏳ Duration: 3 months
🔗 Apply: ycombinator.com/apply
👉 a16z speedrun
📍 Los Angeles
🚀 Start: July 28
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: Up to $1M
🗓️ Deadline: May 11
⏳ Duration: 13 weeks
🔗 Apply: speedrun.a16z.com
👉 LAUNCH Accelerator
📍 SF
🚀 Start: April 23
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: $125K SAFE
🗓️ Deadline: Rolling
⏳ Duration: 14 weeks
🔗 Apply: launchaccelerator.co
👉 Founder Institute San Francisco, Oakland & Las Vegas
📍 SF
🚀 Start: April 8
💰 Upfront Cost: $999 + 2.5% equity
💸 Investment: None
🗓️ Deadline: April 8
⏳ Duration: 13 weeks
🔗 Apply: fi.co/san-francisco
👉 Race Capital Topline
📍 SF
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: $250K on an uncapped SAFE
🗓️ Deadline: March 31
⏳ Duration: 12 weeks
🔗 Apply: race.capital/topline
👉 Twenty Ideas 20ideation Incubator
📍 Remote
💰 Upfront Cost: Cost to build an MVP
💸 Investment: None
🗓️ Deadline: March 30
⏳ Duration: 6 months
🔗 Apply: twentyideas.com/20ideation
👉 South Park Commons
📍 SF
🚀 Start: March
💸 Investment: $400K for 7% equity + $600K next round
🗓️ Deadline: Feb 2
🔗 Apply: southparkcommons.com
👉 Antler
📍 Austin, SF & NYC
🚀 Start: Rolling
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: $500K total: $200K for 8% + $350K ARC
🔗 Apply: antler.co
👉 HAX
📍 SF
🚀 Start: Monthly
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: Up to $500K for equity
🗓️ Deadline: Rolling
🔗 Apply: hax.co/program
👉 Greylock Edge
📍 Menlo Park
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: SAFE note + $500K+ in credits
🗓️ Deadline: Rolling
🔗 Apply: greylock.com/edge
👉 Stanford StartX
📍 Stanford
🚀 Start: Summer
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: $100K+
🗓️ Deadline: Rolling
🔗 Apply: web.startx.com
👉 Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy
📍 North America
🚀 Start: September
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: Up to $350K in Google Cloud credits + TPU access
🗓️ Deadline: June 30
⏳ Duration: 10 weeks
🔗 Apply: startup.google.com
👉 IndieBio
📍 SF
🚀 Start: Rolling
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: ~$250K total, for ~8–10% equity
⏳ Duration: 4 months
🔗 Apply: indiebio.co/apply
👉 Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
📍NYC
🚀 Start: June 2025
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: $150K for 6% (post-money SAFE)
🗓️ Deadline: April 28
⏳ Duration: 4 months
🔗 Apply: eranyc.com/apply
👉 Beta University
📍 Palo Alto
🚀 Start: April 14
💰 Upfront Cost: None
💸 Investment: $150K
🗓️ Deadline: Mar 28
⏳ Duration: 8 weeks
🔗 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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