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#STARTUPNATION TO MITTELSTAND

Startup Nation to Mittelstand is an organization that facilitates the integration of innovative startup solutions into established industries in Germany, focusing on sectors like manufacturing and logistics.

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#defineSchool

#defineSchool is an organization based in Romania that focuses on training the next generation of tech entrepreneurs through a customized program. They offer a one-week bootcamp aimed at students and young professionals interested in launching startups.

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(주)씨드그라운드 SEEDGROUND

Seedground is a startup incubator and accelerator based in South Korea, focused on supporting business creators through education and a structured environment.

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*zünder 🚀

zünder is a Swiss startup accelerator located in Central Switzerland, offering a 10-month program that includes intensive sessions and expert guidance for early-stage startups.

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+1Dream

+1Dream is an organization focused on connecting early-stage startups with essential resources such as incubators, accelerators, mentors, and funding opportunities. They utilize a smart-connect engine to facilitate these connections efficiently.

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+impact accelerator

The +impact accelerator supports Nordic startups focused on the circular economy, aiming to enhance sustainability and resource efficiency through innovative business models.

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Why accelerator people make unusually good scouts

You see traction before it is public

Batch companies report weekly. You watch a number move for three months before it shows up in a press release or a funding announcement. By the time an outside investor can see the same slope, the round is usually crowded.

Your judgment is calibrated by volume

Most people evaluate a handful of companies a year. You see a cohort at a time, side by side, under the same conditions. That comparison set is the thing scout programs cannot train and cannot buy.

Founders already trust you

A warm introduction from someone who watched the company get built reads differently from a cold forward. That trust is the asset. It is also the thing to protect, which is why the disclosure rules below are not optional.

Which seat are you in

The path differs by seat, mostly in what you are allowed to share and when.

Program and portfolio staffYou run the batch. You see everything first and you carry the most disclosure duty.Alumni and mentorsYou went through it, or you advise the people going through it now. Fewer constraints, and a network that keeps producing.Demo day hosts and judgesYou see the whole cohort in one afternoon, filtered and rehearsed. A narrow window, and a very high-signal one.

Accelerator-run programs accepting applications

3 of the 54 programs run by these accelerators are listed as open. Check each program for current dates and terms.

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a16z speedrun

Open

a16z speedrun

a16z's accelerator: up to $1M, $10M+ in credits and a 12-week in-person program in San Francisco.

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MSWA Multiple Sclerosis & Neurological Care Accelerator

Open

Founders Factory

A 16-week accelerator from MSWA and Founders Factory with AUD 200K investment for startups improving care for MS and other neurological conditions.

Fellowship

speedrun Alpha Fellowship

Open

a16z speedrun

Up to $250K for technical students and recent grads, or a fast track into engineering roles at speedrun startups.

Questions about accelerators

Is scouting a conflict of interest with my accelerator role?

It can be, and that is a question for your program, not for us. The general rule people apply: confidential batch information never travels, you disclose the scout relationship to both sides before you refer anyone, and you do not refer a company whose terms you are also negotiating. Several accelerators have written policies. Ask for yours before you accept a seat.

Do I need permission from the accelerator?

Usually yes, and getting it in writing is the version that protects you. Programs that allow it tend to want the disclosure documented rather than the activity stopped.

Do accelerators run their own scout programs?

Some do. The count on this page is the number we have documented, and it is small relative to the number of accelerators, because most scout programs are run by funds rather than by accelerators. Both are listed in the directory.

What does a scout actually get paid?

Most commonly a share of carry on deals they source, which pays years later and only if the deal works. Some programs pay a stipend instead. Where a program has disclosed its terms, the program entry shows them. Where it has not, we leave a blank rather than guess.

Can Superscout get me a scout seat?

No. We document programs and make your track record legible. Programs choose their scouts.

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Stichting Twente47- IoT Accelerator

Stichting Twente47 is an accelerator based in Enschede, Netherlands, focused on supporting SMEs in the Internet of Things (IoT) and related technologies. They facilitate collaboration among businesses, government, and knowledge institutions to drive technological innovation.

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Sting

Sting is a Stockholm-based accelerator and incubator that supports early-stage startups across various sectors, including Health, Climate, and…

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StitchCrew

StitchCrew is a nonprofit organization based in Edmond, Oklahoma, that supports entrepreneurs and small business owners, particularly women and minority founders, through various programs aimed at enhancing business growth and career development.

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Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship

The Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES) is an interdisciplinary platform for entrepreneurship education and innovation, collaborating with…

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Storm - Hackathon & Conference

Storm is an accelerator that organizes hackathons and conferences focused on AI and product development. It aims to connect participants globally through innovative events.

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StratSchool

StratSchool is an organization focused on transforming students and aspiring founders into innovators and startup leaders through hands-on learning and immersive experiences in India.

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StratZian

StratZian is an organization that empowers startups by providing customized strategies, expert mentorship, and access to global networks. They focus on guiding entrepreneurs through various growth phases, from early-stage startups to established ventures.

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Strategy Accelerator LLC

Strategy Accelerator LLC is an accelerator based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, focused on helping mid-sized operations deploy operational and strategic initiatives effectively.

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Streamline Brasil

Streamline Brasil is an innovation hub focused on enhancing startups that integrate artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into their core products. They provide a robust ecosystem that includes advanced education, cutting-edge technology, and strategic connections.

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Street Entrepreneurs

Street Entrepreneurs is a nonprofit accelerator based in Washington, D.C., that supports underrepresented entrepreneurs through business education, mentorship, and access to startup capital. Founded in 2015, it focuses on empowering individuals facing challenges to leverage their insights for community impact.

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Strive Accelerator

Strive Accelerator is a digital marketing consulting business that specializes in improving clients' digital marketing presence and optimizing campaigns through conversion rate optimization.

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Strive Ventures

Strive Ventures is a Brazil-based startup accelerator focused on smart cities and disruptive education. It provides financial capital, infrastructure, and mentoring to early-stage startups in the Costa Serramar region.

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Student Inc.

Student Inc. is Ireland's longest-running student accelerator program, established in 2011 at MTU Cork. It supports university students in transforming…

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Student Research Accelerator

The Student Research Accelerator (SRA) is a research mentorship program that connects high school and undergraduate students with expert mentors to conduct and publish university-level research projects. Based in North America, SRA enhances student research opportunities through structured mentorship.