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Accelerators in North America

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.

25 open listings here, out of 64 in this category.

  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. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. RollingPearXPear VCSmall-cohort 12-week accelerator from Pear VC that writes tailored pre-seed/seed checks and pairs each company with a sector partner, office space and a Demo Day.$500,000–$2,000,000 investmentSan Francisco, United StatesDetails and how to apply
  12. RollingSOSV SF & SOSV NY (formerly IndieBio)SOSVSOSV's deep-tech programmes in San Francisco and New York (the former IndieBio): up to $550K pre-seed via a SAFE, up to six months' residency with labs and co-working…Up to $550,000 investmentSan Francisco, New York, United States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  13. RollingThird DerivativeThird Derivative (RMI & New Energy Nexus)Open climate-tech accelerator ecosystem that runs thematic innovation cohorts linking startups with corporate partners, investors and market pilots to scale…thematic innovation cohorts · corporate and investor networkUnited States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  14. See cycle500 Fellowship (500 Global Flagship Accelerator)500 Global500 Global's flagship four-month San Francisco program for ambitious technical founders, with an initial investment, mentors, unicorn founders and Silicon Valley VC…Up to $50,000 investmentSan Francisco, United States · open to applicants worldwideBatch-based; apply for the next batch.Details and how to apply
  15. See cyclea16z speedrunAndreessen HorowitzTwelve-week San Francisco residency from a16z that invests early, then adds a large credits marketplace, buyer introductions, hiring help and a Demo Day for the next…Up to $1,000,000 investmentSan Francisco, United States · open to applicants worldwideCohort-based 12-week residency; check the site for the current application window.Details and how to apply
  16. See cycleBerkeley SkyDeck AcceleratorUC Berkeley SkyDeckSix-month UC Berkeley accelerator where about 20 cohort startups per batch receive funding from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, an advisor network, workspace and a Demo Day…$210,000 investmentBerkeley, United States · open to applicants worldwideTwo batches a year; Batch 24 applications open in January 2027.Details and how to apply
  17. See cycleBetaworks CampBetaworksThematic 12-week investment and in-residence program in New York for 8-12 early companies building in a chosen frontier-tech theme, ending in a Demo Day.12 weeks in residence in NYC · mentor pairingNew York, United States · open to applicants worldwideTwice a year: spring session (apps Dec-Jan) and fall session (apps Jun-Jul).Details and how to apply
  18. See cycleConviction EmbedConvictionHighly selective program from AI-focused fund Conviction for exceptional early founding teams building AI-native companies, with a cohort of 10-12 companies, investment…$250,000 investmentSan Francisco, United States · open to applicants worldwideCohort-based; applications open for the 7th cohort.Details and how to apply
  19. See cycleForum Ventures Accelerator (B2B AI-first)Forum VenturesPre-seed accelerator for B2B software startups: $100K on a post-money SAFE for 7.5%, a dedicated managing director as fractional co-founder, customer and investor…$100,000 investmentToronto, New York, Canada, United States · remote · open to applicants worldwideCohort-based (recent cohorts: Winter 2026 and Spring 2026); apply any time through the 'pitch us' form and hear back within 2–4 weeks. Next cohort dates are not stated on the page.Details and how to apply
  20. See cycleMassChallenge AcceleratorsMassChallengeNon-profit accelerator network running founder-focused early-stage (Traction) programs and industry Challenge programs with corporate partners in healthcare, climate…expert mentors · corporate partner accessBoston, Renens, United States, Switzerland, Israel · open to applicants worldwideSeveral programs a year, each with its own application window; 2027 Healthcare and FinTech Challenge applications open later in 2026.Details and how to apply
  21. See cycleNeo ResidencyNeoNeo's curated three-month San Francisco residency for up to 20 startups and student teams, with generous uncapped funding, an all-expenses-paid bootcamp, mentors and a…$750,000 investmentSan Francisco, United States · open to applicants worldwideCohort-based; Winter 2027 residency listed. Neo prefers warm intros for direct pre-seed/seed funding.Details and how to apply
  22. See cycleNext 36Next CanadaCanada's selective eight-month entrepreneurship program for top university students and recent grads, combining part-time remote work with a full-time summer intensive…8-month program · mentors and instructorsToronto, CanadaOne cohort per year; applications open each August and close mid-October (2026 deadline was October 14).Details and how to apply
  23. See cycleparallel18 (P18 Acceleration Program)parallel18 / Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research TrustPuerto Rico-based acceleration program for local and international startups with traction, investing via SAFE and running a 16-week curriculum with mentors and investor…$100,000 investmentSan Juan, Puerto Rico, United States · open to applicants worldwideGeneration-based cohorts; Gen. 15 applications announced on the site.Details and how to apply
  24. See cycleSequoia ArcSequoia CapitalSequoia's twice-yearly open call for pre-seed and seed founders, investing and running small cohorts of about 10 companies with intensive 1:1 time from the Sequoia team…Sequoia investment · ~10-company intensive cohortsSan Francisco, United States · open to applicants worldwideBi-annual open call.Details and how to apply
  25. See cycleTechstars AcceleratorsTechstarsNetwork of three-month mentorship-driven accelerators across cities and verticals (health, fintech, space, AI, energy) that invest in early-stage startups and end with a…three-month mentorship-driven program · global Techstars networkBoston, Boulder, United States, United Kingdom, Japan · open to applicants worldwidePrograms run on spring and fall cycles; several spring 2027 programs (e.g. Boston, London, Anywhere) have a final deadline of November 18, 2026.Details and how to apply

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