# Startup accelerator master list

Checked: 2026-09-25

25 selected US-accessible accelerators and adjacent founder programs; not exhaustive or ranked.

Acceptance figures marked * are general operator claims, with no common cohort year or denominator. Not verified means unavailable in reviewed primary sources, not zero. Check current offer and intake before applying.

| Program / fit | Location / attendance | Funding / terms | Cohort / duration | Deadline / status | Acceptance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Y Combinator** — Accelerator; Early-stage; cross-industry. [Source 1](https://www.ycombinator.com/apply) [Source 2](https://www.ycombinator.com/deal) [Source 3](https://www.ycombinator.com/investors) | San Francisco · in person | $125K for 7% + $375K uncapped MFN SAFE. Additional dilution on conversion. | Winter 2027 · Jan–Mar | Dated intake: Nov 2, 2026 · 8 p.m. Pacific | Typically ~1%* |
| **PearX** — Accelerator; Pre-seed; team, customers and fundraising. [Source 1](https://pear.vc/pearx/) | SF Bay Area · relocation required | $500K–$2M; no single equity percentage published. | W27 · 12 weeks | Dated intake: Oct 4, 2026 · regular deadline; cutoff time unstated | Not verified |
| **Techstars Anywhere** — Accelerator; Early-stage; cross-industry. [Source 1](https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/anywhere) [Source 2](https://www.techstars.com/investment-terms) | Remote in American time zones + 3 offsites | $20K CEA for 5% + $200K uncapped MFN SAFE. | Mar 8–Jun 3, 2027 | Dated intake: Nov 18, 2026 · cutoff time unstated | Not verified |
| **Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)** — Accelerator; Early-stage; cross-industry. [Source 1](https://www.eranyc.com/apply/) [Source 2](https://www.eranyc.com/faq/) | New York City · in person, with some remote flexibility | $150K for 6% via post-money SAFE. | Winter 2027 · starts Jan 11; 4 months | Dated intake: Nov 2, 2026 · cutoff time unstated | Not verified |
| **StartX** — Founder community / accelerator; Qualifying Stanford-affiliated founder required. [Source 1](https://startx.com/apply?s=p27_tf) [Source 2](https://web.startx.com/faqs) [Source 3](https://web.startx.com/faqs?09569da8_page=4) | Palo Alto · virtual option requires 4 in-person days | No equity or program fee; no standard investment check. | Spring 2027 · exact program dates to confirm | Dated intake: Oct 11, 2026 · 11:59 p.m.; timezone not stated | Not verified |
| **Alchemist** — Accelerator; Enterprise revenue: B2B / B2B2C. [Source 1](https://www.alchemistaccelerator.com/) | Bay Area flagship · attendance to confirm | Commonly 5%, flexible; tuition offset by investment. Confirm net cash. | 6 months · recurring review | Rolling: Submit any time; next review date not verified | Not verified |
| **Antler US** — Founder residency; Pre-idea / early-stage; cross-industry. [Source 1](https://www.antler.co/location/us) | San Francisco, NYC or Austin · in person | No residency fee. Potential $500K–$1M initial commitment after investment committee; equity terms vary. | Up to 3 months · monthly entry | Rolling: Year-round review; investment is not guaranteed | Not verified |
| **Entrepreneurs First US** — Funding & fellowships; Individuals / early teams; cofounder formation. [Source 1](https://apply.joinef.com/) [Source 2](https://www.joinef.com/) | San Francisco · full-time, in person | Talent grant and possible company investment. EF advertises up to $250K; confirm US offer and committee conditions. | 2026 US residencies · 3 months | Rolling: US applications reviewed on a rolling basis | Not verified |
| **AI House (formerly AI2 Incubator)** — Incubator; Applied AI; North American founders. [Source 1](https://aihouse.vc/faqs) | Seattle · at least 1 month in person | Up to $600K SAFE at $10M cap, plus 7% common stock for incubation. Funding may be milestone-based. | Incubation · no fixed cohort duration verified | Rolling: Rolling applications | Not verified |
| **SOSV NY & SF (formerly IndieBio)** — Deep-tech program; Pre-seed; biology, chemistry, physics and AI. [Source 1](https://sosv.com/will-sosv-invest-in-your-company/) [Source 2](https://sosv.com/locations/sosv-ny/) [Source 3](https://sosv.com/indiebio-is-now-sosv-ny-sosv-sf-underscoring-sosvs-leadership-in-deep-tech/) | New York / San Francisco · in person | SOSV advertises up to $550K; targets >10% ownership at $550K. Confirm cash/services split and final instruments. | Typically 4–6 months | Rolling: Rolling applications; select the relevant location | Not verified |
| **Forum Ventures** — Accelerator; Pre-seed B2B software; MVP / early market. [Source 1](https://www.forumvc.com/accelerator) | Remote; offices in NYC, SF and Toronto | $100K for 7.5% via post-money SAFE. | 16 weeks | Confirm intake: Pitch intake available; next cohort dates not verified | Not verified |
| **a16z speedrun** — Accelerator; Early-stage technology startups. [Source 1](https://speedrun.a16z.com/faq) | San Francisco · in person | $500K for 10% SAFE + $500K in next round within 18 months. | SR008 · late Jan–Apr 2027; 12 weeks | Confirm intake: Off-cycle submissions accepted; SR008 deadline not verified | <0.4%* |
| **Google for Startups Accelerator: US** — Technical accelerator; US-based; Seed–Series A technical teams. [Source 1](https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/united-states/) | United States · hybrid | Equity-free support; eligible product credits are not cash. | 10 weeks | Confirm intake: Current application window not verified | Not verified |
| **Sequoia Arc** — Investor pathway + intensive; Pre-seed / seed; Sequoia partnership. [Source 1](https://sequoiacap.com/arc) | Location / attendance to confirm | Company-specific investment terms; no standard check verified. | 4-day intensive following investment; biannual open call | Confirm intake: Next open-call dates not verified | Not verified |
| **LAUNCH** — Accelerator; Early-stage startups. [Source 1](https://launchaccelerator.co/) | Attendance / location to confirm | $125K advertised; current equity terms not verified. | 14 weeks · 7–12 startups | Confirm intake: Site lists September 2026 cohort; current availability needs confirmation | Not verified |
| **gener8tor Oklahoma City** — Accelerator; Cross-industry; Oklahoma-based or relocating. [Source 1](https://www.gener8tor.com/investment-accelerators/oklahoma-city) | Oklahoma City · in person | $100K for 7.5% via SAFE. | 12 weeks · 8 companies | Confirm intake: Next dated cohort not verified | Not verified |
| **gBETA** — Pre-accelerator network; Early-stage; local eligibility varies. [Source 1](https://www.gener8tor.com/gbeta) [Source 2](https://www.gener8tor.com/gbeta/inland-empire) | Multiple US locations · format varies by cohort | Free; no equity and no investment check. | 7 weeks · typically 5 companies per local cohort | Confirm intake: Choose a local program for its dates and attendance rules | Not verified |
| **HAX** — Hard-tech program; Pre-seed; hardware / engineering. [Source 1](https://sosv.com/will-sosv-invest-in-your-company/) | Newark, NJ · in person | SOSV advertises up to $550K; targets >10% ownership at $550K. Confirm cash/services split and instruments. | Typically 4–6 months | Confirm intake: Apply through SOSV; next dated intake not verified | Not verified |
| **Plug and Play Silicon Valley** — Corporate innovation programs; Vertical-specific; corporate pilots and partnerships. [Source 1](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/plug-and-play-announces-first-silicon-valley-batches-of-2026-302725827.html) | Silicon Valley · confirm attendance per track | Equity-free programs; potential investment is separate and not guaranteed. | 3 months for first 2026 batches | Confirm intake: Next window varies by vertical; reviewed spring batch has ended | Not verified |
| **South Park Commons Founder Fellowship** — Fellowship + residency; Pre-idea / early technical founders. [Source 1](https://www.southparkcommons.com/news/f26-founder-fellowship) [Source 2](https://www.southparkcommons.com/apply/) | SF, NYC or Bangalore offices · in person | $400K for 7% upfront + $600K in next external round. | 8-week bootcamp; residency continues afterward | Closed / past window: Fall 2026 closed Aug 2. Spring 2027 applications expected later in 2026. | Not verified |
| **Neo Residency** — Residency; Early startups / technical founders. [Source 1](https://neo.com/accelerator/ai) | San Francisco + 2-week Oregon bootcamp | $750K uncapped SAFE for startups; rights to buy up to 5% total ownership in next equity round. | 2026: 3 months; up to 20 startup/student teams | Closed / past window: 2026 deadline passed; next intake not verified | Not verified |
| **AngelPad** — Accelerator; Seed-stage; cross-industry. [Source 1](https://angelpad.com/) | San Francisco / NYC · in person | $120K advertised; current equity percentage not verified. | 12 weeks | Closed / past window: Applications closed; next window not announced on reviewed page | <1%* |
| **Berkeley SkyDeck** — Accelerator; Near first institutional round; UC / international priority. [Source 1](https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/program/) | Berkeley · weekly required events; confirm residency | $210K for 7.25%, plus $7.5K program fee. Fund has follow-on participation rights. | Batch 23: Nov 2, 2026–Apr 15, 2027; ~20 teams | Closed / past window: Batch 23 closed Aug 21, 2026 | Not verified |
| **MassChallenge Security & Resiliency Traction** — Traction program; Security / resilience / dual-use; pre-seed–Series A+. [Source 1](https://masschallenge.org/security-and-resiliency-traction-2026/) | Required Boston and Dallas events; confirm other attendance | No equity or fee; no guaranteed investment. Travel at founder expense. | Fall 2026 · 10 weeks | Closed / past window: 2026 application window has passed; next intake unverified | Not verified |
| **AlphaLab** — Accelerator; Early-stage companies. [Source 1](https://www.alphalab.org/apply/) [Source 2](https://www.innovationworks.org/about/news/alphalab-opens-application-window-for-2027-cohort/) | Pittsburgh · in person | Up to $100K investment; equity terms not verified. | 2027 cohort · detailed dates to confirm | Closed / past window: 2027 application window closed July 17, 2026 | Not verified |