Accelerators share a set of program characteristics that distinguish them from other forms of capacity development services. Specifically, they are time-limited programs that work with cohorts or “classes” of ventures to provide mentorship and training, with a special emphasis on connecting early stage ventures with investment.
The global accelerator landscape is growing and changing at a rapid pace. We conducted this research to identify accelerators around the world and to provide insight into what acceleration looks like in various geographies and contexts.
Access the directory below to identify accelerators based in various regions and sectors, or review our visualizations to learn more about their structure and focus.
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The Fifth Wave Initiative Toronto, Canada
CFC Media Lab presents the Fifth Wave Initiative, a new suite of programs and services designed to accelerate and sustain the growth of women-owned/led enterprises* in southern Ontario’s digital media sector. From the team who founded IDEABOOST, Canada’s only vertical media and entertainment technology accelerator for eight years running, Fifth Wave Initiative programming will bring radically inclusive feminist business practices to the forefront of Canada’s startup ecosystem.
The Food Foundry Chicago, IL, United States
The Food Foundry is a Chicago-based accelerator program by Relish Works designed to support, connect, and propel innovative startups who are rethinking the food industry. Built in partnership with 1871 and Gordon Food Service — our program offers access to national foodservice business resources, distribution and supply chain resources, advanced curriculum, access to restaurant operators, mentors, and more.
The Good Incubator Melbourne, Australia
Impact Co., together with a number of partners including people with disabilities, have designed a program to support people with disabilities enter into or grow their existing business. Any person with a disability (of any kind) that: has an idea for a business or is already running a business (either on their own or with others) and is willing to be challenged, learn and work together.
The Moscow Accelerator Moscow, Russia
The Moscow Accelerator is a joint initiative of the Moscow Agency of Innovations and the Moscow Innovation Cluster Fund. The initiative is designed to help startups scale up their innovative technology solutions. With support from the accelerator, participating startups will get access to Moscow’s resources and have a chance to partner with corporations. The Digital Services track was organized with support from Yandex.
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre Aberdeen, Scotland
TechX
TechX is a unique proposition – providing expertise and support both as a technology accelerator and incubator for start-ups looking to enter the oil and gas industry. Accelerator: In partnership with Equinor, BP and KPMG, we are investing in and supporting start-ups with potentially game-changing technologies for the UK energy sector
The Seed Minas Gerais, Brazil
Seed – Startups and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development, is an acceleration program designed for worldwide minded entrepreneurs who want to develop their business in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Seed is the first public equity-free acceleration program in Brazil, and boost interaction, networking and the exchange of knowledge and habilities between entrepreneurs and the local community.
The Turbine Moka, Mauritius
The Turbine is a co-working space and start-up incubator and accelerator based in Mauritius. We give entrepreneurs the space and support they need to build successful, sustainable businesses. We believe that by building a start-up community in the Indian Ocean, we can create a more inclusive and sustainable future for everyone.
The Yield Lab St. Louis, MO, United States
At The Yield Lab, we've made it our mission to enable entrepreneurs to sustainably revolutionize agrifood systems. We do this by investing in and accelerating high-impact early-stage companies all around the world.
TheFactory Oslo, Norway
Early Stage Accelerator
TheFactory early stage accelerator is a launch program for fintech, proptech and retail startups from the nordics.
Think Helsingborg, Sweden
THINK is a startup accelerator that helps promising, early-stage technology startups grow through business coaching and mentoring. We have an international advisor network, a great co-working space and give you the opportunity to build valuable connections with potential investors.
ThinkZone Accelerator Hanoi, Vietnam
One supporting division of ThinkZone Ventures is ThinkZone Accelerator, an accelerator program with the largest investment and support in Vietnam. Through the accelerator, ThinkZone Ventures evaluates, supports, and accelerates startups to scale and dominate their market.
thinQbate Mumbai, India
thinQbate is an entrepreneur and community-centric approach to incubation and angel investing, with a focus on giving individuals the autonomy and resources to grow.
Third Derivative Basalt, CO, United States
Founded by RMI and New Energy Nexus — Third Derivative is a global climate technology startup accelerator with the mission of building an inclusive ecosystem that rapidly finds, funds, and scales climate tech innovation.
TiE Mumbai Mumbai, India
TiE Academy
Since 1992. TiE has been supporting entrepreneurs by offering education, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. The mission of TiE remains to foster entrepreneurship globally through funding, mentoring, networking and education.
TLabs Bangalore, India
TLabs Accelerator program is a 16-week long intensive program which aims at helping founders build their ideas and MVPs into sustainable businesses.
Toilet Board Coalition Geneva, Switzerland
Sanitation Economy Accelerator
Since 2016 the Toilet Board Coalition's specialised corporate accelerator program has been supporting entrepreneurs with bespoke mentorship, partnership and the visibility to scale their sanitation economy businesses. More than toilets alone, we look for commercially viable businesses across the Sanitation Economies - including innovative sanitary-ware infrastructure, products & service providers; toilet resource collection, treatment, and transformation (circular resource recovery and up-cycling to water, energy, nutrients; and digital applications for sanitation and preventative healthcare.
Transformational Business Network Nairobi, Kenya
Scale for Success
Then Scale for Success, a six-month accelerator program, is the right place for you. Experienced consultants and entrepreneurs will work intensively with you to bootstrap your business.
TrenLab Madrid, Spain
During the 6 months of the TrenLab tailor-made program, you will work side by side with leading experts, you will have access to the main investors in the startup ecosystem and you will have direct access to Renfe's business units. TrenLab is a unique opportunity to scale your idea in a unique environment and revolutionize an entire industry with Renfe.
Tshimologong-IBM TechAccelerator Johannesburg, South Africa
The purpose of the TechAccelerator Programme is to support Black tech entrepreneurs through incubation, development support, training, coaching and mentorship in order to assist them to create sustainable business models and scale their entities.
TURN8 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
TURN8 is a venture fund comprised of a growth accelerator program complemented by a follow-on investment fund. Startup teams in TURN8 are fueled with investment, mentorship, training and year-long business development support. Follow-on investment helps them scale and grow globally.