Accelerators
GENERAL INFORMATION
Top 10 Accelerators, Forbes Magazine
TechCrunch Coverage of Accelerators
NYT Article on Founder Institute
P.S. We are graduates of FI and big fans. We wholeheartedly endorse this program.
ACCELERATOR LISTING
To add an accelerator, submit the form at the bottom.
10-xelerator
Focus: Technology, Internet, Software
Location: Columbus, OH
Season: Summer, Winter (12 weeks)
Terms: $20K cash investment, office space, mentorship, & a suite of perks through the Global Accelerator Network in exchange for 7% common equity
Deadline:
May 6th, 23:59
Amsterdam Startupbootcamp
Focus: Broad focus: Online Media, Mobile, Data, Cloud, B2C, B2B, Ecommerce, Gaming, Online marketing, Mobile marketing, Social,Medical etc..
Location: Amsterdam
Season: April-June 2013 (3 months)
Terms: 8% common equity $20.000 / €15.000 funding 6 months free office space in centre of Amsterdam @ Vodafone HQ 6 months free housing in Amsterdam Sponsor package in value of €150.000+ Usage of Vodafone Innovation Lab Access to 500+ World class Mentors from Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, Scandinavia, Spain, UK, USA, Asia etc..
Deadline:
Feb 20th 2013, 12:00
AngelCube
Focus: SaaS (B2B & B2C), Marketplaces, Mobile, eCommerce
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Season: April – July 2012 (3 month accelerator + additional 3 months mentored co-working.)
Terms: AUD $20,000 for 10%. 12-week Accelerator program, 6 months office space, mentoring, sponsorship and pitch opportunities in Australia and US.
Deadline:
Mar 23rd, 23:59
Betaspring
Focus: Web/Mobile, Gaming, and Physical Technology
Location: Providence, RI
Season: Spring and Fall (12 weeks)
Terms: Up to $20,000 for 6-10% equity. 12 week program including office space and intensive mentorship.
Deadline:
Jun 5th, 23:59
Chinaccelerator
Focus: social, mobile, web, hardware
Location: Dalian, China
Season: Jul-Oct (3 months)
Terms: 4-8%, 40KCNY
Deadline:
Jun 30th, 23:59
FounderFuel
Focus: Web, Mobile, SaaS & Gaming
Location: Montreal, Canada
Season: Aug 13 to Nov 2 2012 (12 weeks)
Terms: $20K to $25K Day 1; $175K at Demo Day; 6% common equity
Deadline:
Jun 25th, 23:59
Founder Institute
Focus: Scalable High Tech, B2B and B2C
Locations: More than 30 cities around the world.
Season: Typically Fall and Spring in each city (16 weeks)
Terms: $1000 program fee, plus 3.5% of company
Incubate Miami
Focus: Technology
Location: Miami, FL
Season: Fall (3 Months)
Terms: $20,000 cash investment for 10% common equity. Mentoring, office space, amazing perks and a host of other value-added services.
Deadline:
Jun 30th, 12:00
Innovyz START
Focus: Web, Mobile, Software
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Season: Australian Summer (12 weeks)
Terms: In exchange for 8% equity, we provide $18K ($6K per founder, up to 3 founders), amazing national and international mentors, great facility and lots of perks, and fast forward learning with international peers.
Deadline:
Nov 30th, 23:59
Jumpstart Foundry
Focus: Healthcare, Technology & Digital Media
Location: Nashville, TN
Season: Summer (3 Months)
Terms: We provide $15,000 and cover all the program expenses (work space, legal setup, mentoring, etc.).
Deadline:
Apr 2nd 2011, 17:00
Launchpad LA
Focus: Web
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Season: Summer (4 Months)
Terms: 6% common equity; $50k cash; free office space
Deadline:
Aug 31st, 23:59
Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure – Israel
Focus: Broad: Enterprise SW/Cloud Services, consumer services, mobile
Location: Herzelia, Israel
Season: December ’12 – April ’13 (4 months)
Terms: Come apply for one of a kind Microsoft operated accelerator. We strive to ensure that every startup will get full business and technology acceleration to success. we take no equity.
Deadline:
Nov 15th, 23:59
Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure – India
Focus: Cloud, Internet, Mobile
Location: Bangalore, India
Season: September – December, 2012 (4 months)
Terms: Ten Startups. Four Months. Unlimited Innovation. Microsoft will provide ten startups doing big things in the Cloud, Internet and Mobile with state-of-the art workspace, elite mentors from the industry, free software and all the tools required to create the most successful business.
Deadline:
Jul 2nd, 01:00
MuckerLab
Focus: Internet and mobile
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Season: Jan. – Apr. (3 months)
Terms: 6% common equity; $21k cash
NXTP Labs
Focus: Consumer internet, mobile, social (fun & simple), new internet services, software and media & entertainment.
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Season: March – July (14 weeks)
Terms: $25K cash investment, office space, & value-added services for between 2% and 10% equity
Deadline:
Feb 21st 2011, 12:30
PushStart
Focus: Web, Mobile, Australia
Location: Sydney
Season: March – June (3 months)
Terms: AUD$20K for 8% equity, office space, mentoring and other services
Deadline:
Jan 27th, 23:59
RisingStars
Focus: Virtual mentorship from TechStars alumni for underrepresented entrepreneurs
Location: Virtual
Season: continual (variable)
Terms: Open to under-represented entrepreneurs.
Deadline:
Jul 6th, 23:59
StartFast Venture Accelerator
Focus: Software, Internet, Mobile
Location: Syracuse, New York
Season: Summer (3 Months)
Terms: 6% common equity; $18K cash
Deadline:
Mar 23rd, 23:59
Startupbootcamp Berlin
Focus: Broad focus: internet, mobile, software
Location: Berlin
Season: September to November 2012 (3 Months)
Terms: 8% common equity, €15.000 funding, 6 months free office space in Berlin plus sponsor & partnership packages. Additional Investor Demo Day in London & Sillicon Valley road show.
Deadline:
Jun 30th, 12:59
SURGE Accelerator
Focus: Energy Software: Smart Grid, Energy Trading & Risk Management, Digital Oilfield, Energy Efficiency, Regulatory Compliance
Location: Houston, TX
Season: Spring 2012 (3 months)
Terms: Apply for a 12-week program that includes $30,000 in cash, intensive mentorship by industry experts, connection to the world’s energy ecosystem, and resources from leading service providers: banking from Silicon Valley Bank, cloud hosting and coaching from Rackspace, legal setup Andrews Kurth, financial modeling and recruiting by vCFO, office space and amenities by Red House Associates, software from Microsoft BizSpark, entry into the Houston Technology Center
Deadline:
Jan 9th, 12:59
Tech Wildcatters
Focus: B2B web, mobile, software, and games
Location: Dallas, TX
Season: Spring and Fall (12 weeks)
Terms: ~6% common equity for $20-25K
Deadline:
Feb 24th, 23:59
TechStars
Focus: Web
Location: Multiple locations
Season: Multiple Programs (3 months)
Terms: ~6% for 18k, plus $100k note optional
Deadline:
Jun 1st, 23:59
The ARK Challenge
Focus: Web and mobile applicable but not limited to retail, food processing and transportation and logistics industries
Location: Northwest Arkansas
Season: August-November (14 weeks)
Terms: $18,333 for 6% equity, office space, mentoring and value-added services. Additional optional $150K funding available.
Deadline:
Jun 17th, 23:59
The Iron Yard
Focus: Web & Mobile
Location: Greenville, SC
Season: Summer (3 months)
Terms: 6% common equity, $18K cash investment
Deadline:
Apr 20th, 23:59
Victory Spark
Focus: Software, Hardware, Food, Simulation/Gaming, Mobile, Education, Aviation, Healthcare, Cleantech
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Season: September (12 weeks)
Terms: $20,000 for ~6% common stock equity
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