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Accelerators open worldwide or remote

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.

41 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 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
  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. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. RollingNVIDIA InceptionNVIDIAFree program for incorporated AI and accelerated-computing startups at any stage, giving members partner discounts, technical resources, training and visibility with…partner offers on tools and cloud · technical guidance and training creditsRemote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply
  15. RollingPlug and Play Startup AccelerationPlug and Play Tech CenterGlobal innovation platform that runs industry-themed accelerator programs connecting startups with large corporate partners, alongside an in-house VC team making 200+…industry accelerator programs with corporate partners · business development introductionsOpen worldwideDetails and how to apply
  16. 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
  17. RollingSTARTUP AUTOBAHNPlug and Play with Daimler, University of Stuttgart and ARENA2036Plug and Play-run open-innovation platform in Stuttgart that matches mobility and production startups with industry partners for pilot projects, culminating in…pilot projects with corporate partners · EXPO showcase twice a yearStuttgart, Germany · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. See cycleAccel AtomsAccelAccel's pre-seed scaling program for Indian and Indian-origin founders building from anywhere, running themed cohorts (such as an AI cohort) with Accel's capital…pre-seed investment from Accel · themed cohorts (e.g. AI)India · open to applicants worldwideCohort-based; early applications accepted for the next cohort.Details and how to apply
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. See cycleCatalyst FundBFA GlobalPre-seed venture builder and fund backing inclusive-tech and climate-resilience startups serving underserved people in emerging markets, especially Africa and Latin…$200,000 investmentOpen worldwidePeriodic cohorts.Details and how to apply
  25. 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
  26. See cycleCreative Destruction LabCreative Destruction LabObjectives-based mentorship program for science- and technology-based ventures run across 17 locations, where experienced founders and investors set milestones with…mentorship from successful founders and investors · stream-specific programs (AI, quantum, climate, health, etc.)Open worldwideAnnual program year; the 2026/27 application window closed July 24, 2026, next opens for 2027/28.Details and how to apply
  27. 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
  28. See cycleFounders Factory AcceleratorFounders FactoryLondon-based corporate-backed accelerator that invests and runs four-month sector programs (fintech, mining, nature tech and more) with hands-on operational support and…four-month cohort with expert operational support · corporate partner accessLondon, United Kingdom, Australia · open to applicants worldwideSector programs open and close throughout the year.Details and how to apply
  29. See cycleGoogle for Startups AcceleratorGoogleEquity-free accelerators run by Google by region and theme, where cohorts of 10-15 growth-stage startups receive hands-on technical, product and leadership coaching from…Google and industry mentors · technical project supportOpen worldwideMultiple regional and thematic cohorts a year; each opens its own application window.Details and how to apply
  30. See cycleKickstart InnovationKickstart InnovationSwiss open-innovation program that connects established startups with leading corporate and public partners for pilots and commercial partnerships, rather than…corporate pilot and partnership matching · investor connectionsZurich, Switzerland · open to applicants worldwideProgram calls announced on the site.Details and how to apply
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. See cycleStart-Up Chile BuildStart-Up Chile (CORFO)Four-month pre-acceleration track from Start-Up Chile for very early founders worldwide, with equity-free funding to validate and launch from Chile.$15,000 investmentSantiago, Chile · open to applicants worldwidePeriodic calls; next application process to be announced.Details and how to apply
  36. See cycleStart-Up Chile IgniteStart-Up Chile (CORFO)Chilean government-backed acceleration program for early startups from anywhere in the world, providing equity-free funding plus a tailored curriculum, mentors and pitch…CLP 25 million equity-freeSantiago, Chile · open to applicants worldwidePeriodic calls; next Ignite application window opening soon.Details and how to apply
  37. See cycleStartupbootcamp AcceleratorsStartupbootcampGlobal network of industry-focused accelerator and open-innovation programs (fintech, energy, health, Africa tech and more) that connect startups with corporate…industry-focused cohorts · corporate partner pilotsNetherlands, Australia, Mexico · open to applicants worldwideRolling set of programs, each with its own application window.Details and how to apply
  38. 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
  39. See cycleTechstars Tokyo AcceleratorTechstars (with Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO)Sector-agnostic Tokyo accelerator for startups from Japan and abroad working on emerging technologies, backed by Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO with Japanese government…three-month Techstars program in Tokyo · Japanese corporate and government partnersTokyo, Japan · open to applicants worldwideAnnual cohort; 2026 applications closed May 6, 2026 (program started August 2026); next cycle to be announced.Details and how to apply
  40. See cycleTEF Entrepreneurship ProgrammeTony Elumelu FoundationPan-African programme that trains young African entrepreneurs through an online business course and mentoring and awards non-returnable seed capital to selected…$5,000 investmentRemoteAnnual; applications open January 1 to March 1 on TEFConnect.Details and how to apply
  41. See cycleTinySeed AcceleratorTinySeedAccelerator for bootstrapped and capital-efficient SaaS founders that invests on founder-friendly terms and surrounds them with mentors and a bootstrapper community; a…mentors from bootstrapped SaaS · founder communityOpen worldwideApplications resume in spring 2027 (fall 2026 batch skipped).Details and how to apply

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