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Accelerators run fixed-length cohorts that offer funding, mentorship and a demo day, usually in exchange for equity. Reviewers read many applications per batch, so clarity about the problem, the team and progress so far decides most of them.

64 open listings, each checked against its official page.

  1. Closing soon: 2 November 2026Y CombinatorY CombinatorThree-month in-person batch in San Francisco where each accepted startup is funded on YC's standard deal and works closely with a group partner before pitching investors…$500,000 investmentSan Francisco, United States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  2. Closing soon: 8 November 2026Cox Cleantech AcceleratorCox Enterprises (with gener8tor and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub)Atlanta-based 12-week accelerator for pre-seed to seed climate and sustainability startups from anywhere: a $250K investment, coaching from 100+ entrepreneurs and…$250,000 investmentAtlanta, United States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  3. Closing soon: 10 November 2026Anzisha Fellowship (2027 intake)AnzishaA multi-year support programme for Africa's youngest entrepreneurs (aged 15–22) already running real businesses: selected fellows get funding, coaching and a platform to…multi-year fellowship programme · funding, coaching and a platform to lead (amounts not stated)Algeria, Angola, BeninDetails and how to apply
  4. Closing soon: 11 November 2026UNICEF Femtech Ventures — Funding Femtech Solutions (Second Edition)UNICEF Venture FundEquity-free investment of up to US$100,000 plus 12 months of technical mentorship and UNICEF network access for early- and growth-stage startups in UNICEF programme…Up to $100,000 investmentDetails and how to apply
  5. Apply by 18 November 2026Techstars Anywhere AcceleratorTechstarsRemote-first Techstars accelerator for companies in North American time zones, meeting at three in-person offsites in VC hubs instead of requiring relocation.remote-first program · three in-person offsitesUnited States, Canada, Mexico · remoteDetails and how to apply
  6. Apply by 18 November 2026Techstars Boston AcceleratorTechstarsIndustry-agnostic Boston accelerator with a focus on AI/ML, robotics, healthtech, tech bio and critical infrastructure, connecting founders with the local mentor and…mentorship from Boston ecosystem · investor accessBoston, United StatesDetails and how to apply
  7. Apply by 18 November 2026Techstars London AcceleratorTechstarsSector-agnostic London accelerator that takes early-stage founders from around the world and helps them use London's capital, talent and markets to scale.three-month program in London · mentor and investor networkLondon, United Kingdom · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  8. Apply by 18 November 2026Techstars New York City AcceleratorTechstarsTechstars' New York City accelerator for early-stage startups, giving three months of mentorship, investor access and a Demo Day in one of the world's largest startup…three-month program in NYC · mentor and investor networkNew York, United States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  9. Apply by 6 December 2026Venture Scientist 100 (Spring 2027 cohort)Conception XFree, equity-free, part-time 9-month venture-building fellowship (March–November) for about 100 PhD researchers in the UK and Europe turning research into startups: 18…Up to £300,000 investmentUnited Kingdom, Austria, Belgium · remoteDetails and how to apply
  10. Apply by 15 January 2027Accelerate CambridgeCambridge Judge Business SchoolTwelve-week venture-development programme at Cambridge Judge's Entrepreneurship Centre for founders living, working or studying in Cambridge, with coaching, mentors and…12-week structured programme · coaches and mentorsCambridge, United KingdomDetails and how to apply
  11. Rolling500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia (Batch 12)500 Global500 Global's accelerator for early-revenue tech startups operating in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia: a $100,000 investment offer, an…$100,000 investmentTbilisi, Albania, Armenia, AzerbaijanDetails and how to apply
  12. RollingAlchemist AcceleratorAlchemist AcceleratorSix-month accelerator for enterprise and B2B startups with technical founders, combining weekly cohort sessions, a dedicated coach and investor feedback summits, run…Optional small investment (average net proceeds about $30,000) that offsets the tuition feeSan Francisco, United States · remote · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  13. RollingAntler India ResidencyAntlerAntler's India program for founders at the very earliest stage, offering a fast-track cohort, cofounder matching and an upfront rupee investment for teams it backs.INR 4 Cr (~US$470K) for 11%IndiaDetails and how to apply
  14. RollingAWS ActivateAmazon Web ServicesAWS's startup program that grants promotional cloud credits by funding stage, from a small self-funded tier to larger packages for startups backed by an Activate…Up to $200,000 in AWS Activate creditsRemote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply
  15. RollingEIC AcceleratorEuropean Innovation Council (European Commission)EU flagship funding for startups and SMEs with breakthrough innovations, combining a grant of up to €2.5M with optional equity of up to €10M from the EIC Fund, plus…Up to €2,500,000 investmentAustria, Belgium, BulgariaDetails and how to apply
  16. RollingEntrepreneurs FirstEntrepreneurs FirstTalent-first program that recruits individuals before they have a cofounder or idea, helps them form teams, and funds the strongest teams to continue building with a San…Up to $250,000 investmentLondon, San Francisco, United Kingdom, United States, IndiaDetails and how to apply
  17. RollingEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Entrepreneurs Roundtable AcceleratorNew York City tech accelerator that invests in early startups on a post-money SAFE and supports them with a large mentor network through to Demo Day.$150,000 investmentNew York, United StatesDetails and how to apply
  18. RollingFounder Institute ProgramFounder InstitutePart-time pre-seed program running in 200+ cities and online that walks idea-stage founders through structured sprints with mentor feedback, ending in a Funding Day.mentor feedback sessions · AI startup playbook toolsRemote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply
  19. Rollinggener8tor Acceleratorgener8torNationally ranked US accelerator network that invests in high-growth startups and runs a 12-week concierge program with mentoring and investor access across many US…$100,000 investmentUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  20. RollingGoogle for Startups Cloud ProgramGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud's startup program granting cloud and AI credits by stage, plus technical guidance and go-to-market support through Google Cloud Marketplace.Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over two yearsRemote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply
  21. RollingGreylock EdgeGreylockA bespoke 3-month company-building programme for pre-idea, pre-seed and seed founders, taking a few teams at a time on a rolling basis: Greylock partners, AI researchers…Flexible: a full round, an uncapped note, or no capital at allDetails and how to apply
  22. RollingHAXSOSVSOSV's hard-tech and physical-AI program based in Newark, NJ that invests at pre-seed and gives founders engineering support, prototyping labs and manufacturing know-how…$550,000 investmentNewark, United States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  23. RollingIterative Winter 2027 BatchIterativeSoutheast Asia-focused accelerator that invests US$150k–500k for roughly 10–15% up front, then runs a 3-month mostly remote programme with a 4-day in-person orientation…$150,000 investmentSingapore, Indonesia, Vietnam · remoteDetails and how to apply
  24. RollingMicrosoft for StartupsMicrosoftMicrosoft's startup program offering Azure credits, AI models and developer tools, plus go-to-market support with Microsoft's enterprise customer network.Up to $150,000 in Azure creditsRemote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply

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