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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(403 Accelerators found)
TWIGA Pretoria, South Africa
TWIGA is a bilateral initiative by the Republic of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania towards the promotion of collaboration and innovation between the start-up ecosystems and hubs in the two countries, particularly focusing on the digital health and food security sector.
TWO39 Labs Bonita Springs, FL, United States
The Labs @ TWO39Work is a startup accelerator designed to attract, inform, inspire and enable growth and success for the early-stage startups ready to take the next step in their journey.
UC San Diego Rady School of Management San Diego, CA, United States
StartR Inclusion
StartR Inclusion is a one-of-its-kind accelerator that was created to increase and encourage diversity in entrepreneurship, particularly the inclusion of women as startup founders and CEOs.
United Way & Accenture Dallas, TX, United States
United Way Social Innovation Accelerator
Launched in 2013, the United Way Social Innovation Accelerator is a mentor-driven social innovation fund and impact accelerator. The program invests seed funding and resources to support North Texas innovators whose organizations address issues of education, income and health. In 2017, a collaboration with Accenture amplified the impact of the Social Innovation Accelerator by providing funding, technology and mentorship necessary for our Fellows to make impactful change.
University of California, Berkeley Skydeck Berkeley, CA, United States
Cohort Program
Berkeley SkyDeck is UC Berkeley’s premier startup accelerator and incubator program. We support startups founded by UC Berkeley students, alumni, and faculty who are seeking to bring their scientific and technical discoveries to market, and commercialize groundbreaking UC Berkeley research. Roughly twenty Cohort startups are selected every six months to receive a $100,000 investment from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund.
University of Houston RED Labs Houston, TX, United States
Summer Accelerator
The RED Labs accelerator is an intensive full-time, 12-week program designed to launch and scale your startup as quickly as possible. RED Labs is operated in close collaboration with Rice University's startup accelerator, OwlSpark. Our curriculum provides you invaluable insight on a number of topics including funding, legal considerations, customer discovery, and many others.
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management Minneapolis, MI, United States
MN Cup
MN Cup is a community-led, public-private partnership supporting Minnesota’s entrepreneurs. We host an annual competition that reaches emerging entrepreneurs from across the state and connects them with tools, resources and support to launch and accelerate the development of their new ventures. Our competition and events are totally free, and we take no equity in exchange for the seed funding we give away ($500,000 in 2019). We can’t find any other competitions like ours - nationally or internationally, which makes us the largest, most impactful statewide startup competition in the world.
University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia
iLab
ilab Accelerator runs for six-months each year and offers a $20,000 equity-free grant to each team. The program also includes workshops, mentoring, an Entrepreneur in Residence, partner deals, desk space and introductions to investors. We welcome startups from all disciplines – from robotics to social enterprises.
University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Scotland
SEN Rising Stars Program
The SEN Rising Stars Programme is our flagship accelerator programme for growth orientated start-ups emerging from the Strathclyde community. This six-month programme is designed to give early-stage start-ups the tools they need to prepare and grow for investment.
University of Sydney Sydney, Australia
INCUBATE
Co-founded in 2012 by two entrepreneurial students and developed by the University of Sydney Union, Australia’s oldest and largest student union, in partnership with the University of Sydney INCUBATE has grown to become a leading startup accelerator program in Australia.
UnLtd Hyderabad Hyderabad, India
We are a launchpad for passionate individuals whose ideas can translate into long-term solutions for India’s socio-economic problems. To find, support and grow early-stage social entrepreneurs who can build high-impact organisations and grow as catalysts for social change.
Upaya Social Ventures Seattle, WA, United States
Upaya’s Accelerator Program is a hands-on leadership development experience for early-stage social entrepreneurs. Taking place over the course of four months, entrepreneurs will attend three immersive workshops designed to equip them with the knowledge and connections to grow their businesses.
URBAN-X Brooklyn, NY, United States
The URBAN-X accelerator program provides 20 immersive weeks of customer development, product development, network-building and expert guidance for startups – all in preparation for fundraising. Our accelerator is unique in that our mentors are experts in urbantech challenges and deeply understand regulated industries and government procurement. There’s no issue we aren’t equipped to help startups solve.
UTEC Ventures Lima, Peru
We look for the best startups to join our program after a rigorous selection process. Our entrepreneurs are given in validation tools as growth and optimization of their business so that at the end of the 3 intensive months, all UV startups are ready to receive investment.
Velocity Birmingham, AL, United States
Velocity is Birmingham’s premier startup accelerator. It provides early-stage, equity-driven, seed-funding and immersive startup acceleration services to emerging high-growth startups in the region.
VelocityTX San Antonio, TX, United States
BioGlobal Accelerator
The BioGlobal Accelerator is a highly competitive, 16-week (8 weeks virtual & 8 weeks in-person) collaborative accelerator program that helps bioscience companies scale with velocity. Through coaching by entrepreneurs in residence, mentoring from industry experts, and interactive technical sessions, this unique program provides the resources entrepreneurs need to succeed. We connect high-potential companies with custom growth strategies, talent, investors, and a prominent bioscience ecosystem.
Ventiur Aceleradora São Leopoldo, Brazil
VENTIUR was born in 2013 with a purpose: to support differentiated entrepreneurs with bright eyes, helping them to transform ideas into exponentially growing businesses. That is why we are a startup accelerator dedicated to supporting the initial development of new innovative businesses.
Venture for ClimateTech New York, NY, United States
Venture For ClimateTech is a non-profit global venture studio + accelerator program. We source the most promising ClimateTech innovators from around the world and offer them hands-on support until they are ready for first customers, pilot runs, and investment.
Venture Lane Boston, MA, United States
Venture Lane
Venture Lane is dedicated to helping Boston's best B@B startups nail their go-to-market and secure next funding. Whether your team is fully remote, embracing a hybrid structure of WFH and in-person collaboration, or needs dedicated physical office space to solve the innovation ecosystem’s hardest problems, Venture Lane provides a world class co-working space and support system to help you grow.
Venture Nursery Mumbai, India
VentureNursery (VN) is India’s first angel-backed start-up accelerator. Established in March 2012 by two like-minded Angel Investors -Shravan Shroff, Founder and former MD, Fame Cinemas and Ravi Kiran, former CEO-South East & South Asia, Starcom MediaVest Group and Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Friends of Ambition, the accelerator runs its physical premises out of Mumbai, India.