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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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. RollingSurge by Peak XVPeak XV PartnersPeak XV's (formerly Sequoia India & SEA) early-stage program that writes seed checks into day-zero founders in India, Southeast Asia and beyond and surrounds them with…$500,000–$5,000,000 investmentIndia, Singapore, IndonesiaDetails and how to apply
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. See cycle500 LatAm Program500 Global500 Global's Latin America program backing early-stage regional founders building globally scalable tech, combining an investment offer with a personalised acceleration…$300,000 investmentMexico, Brazil, ColombiaCohort-based (19+ cohorts run to date).Details and how to apply
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. See cycleAntler Founder Residency — Nairobi (March 2027 cohort)AntlerAntler's 10-week in-person residency in Nairobi for individuals and early teams: build or accelerate a startup with peers and advisors, then pitch Antler's investment…Up to $250,000 investmentNairobi, KenyaTwice a year; next Nairobi residency starts 22 March 2027 per antler.co/cohort-start-dates (a start date, not a deadline — Antler advises applying early).Details and how to apply
  13. See cycleAntler Sandbox — Lagos (March 2027 cohort)AntlerAntler's 8-week full-time, in-person Sandbox in Lagos for founders from across Africa: build and validate a startup alongside other founders, with up to $250,000 at…Up to $250,000 investmentLagos, NigeriaCohort-based; next Lagos Sandbox starts 15 March 2027 per antler.co/cohort-start-dates (a start date, not a deadline — Antler advises applying early).Details and how to apply
  14. See cycleAppWorks Accelerator #34AppWorksFree, equity-free accelerator in Taiwan run every six months with a Southeast Asia network: about 50 founders per batch get mentors, fundraising help, corporate…no equity, tokens or fees taken · 100 mentors and 2,000+ alumni foundersTaipei, Singapore, Taiwan, Singapore, MalaysiaEvery six months; AW#34 applications open October 2026 and close December 2026 (exact dates not stated; the page offers an AW#34 waitlist), kick-off March 2027, Demo Day June 2027.Details and how to apply
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  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 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
  20. See cycleESA Business Incubation Centres (ESA BIC)European Space Agency (ESA)Europe's largest network of space-startup incubators: founders using space technology or data, or building for the space sector, get up to two years of incubation, ESA…€50,000 investmentOngoing network; each ESA BIC publishes its own application documents and cut-off dates on its local website.Details and how to apply
  21. See cycleFlat6Labs Startup ProgramsFlat6LabsLeading seed and early-stage investor in the Middle East and Africa running country and sector programs (pre-acceleration, seed, fintech and more) for startups in Egypt…seed investment in selected programs · mentorship and curriculumEgypt, Saudi Arabia, TunisiaMultiple programs with separate application windows throughout the year.Details and how to apply
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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

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