AcceleratorDraper Startup House
A global pop-up accelerator providing housing, mentorship, and funding for early-stage startups.
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Terms
- Investment Capital
Accelerators in the US
12 accelerators in the US. None is taking applications right now. Most run in a hybrid format, and most do not pay a stipend.
12 programs12 hosts
Every program on this list
12 programs
Accelerator
Acceleratora16z Talent x Opportunity (TxO)
InactiveAndreessen Horowitz
a16z's accelerator and fund for out-of-network founders, launched in 2020 (no current cohort).
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Terms
- Investment Capital
AcceleratorAPX Fellowship
MergedAPX (Axel Springer Porsche)
Customized venture development for ambitious founders.
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Terms
- Equity
Accelerator- Location
- Puerto Rico
- Terms
- Equity
AcceleratorHAX (operated by SOSV)
The world's first and most active pre-seed program for hard tech and deep tech startups.
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Terms
- Equity
AcceleratorCamelback Ventures
Empowering diverse founders to create impactful ventures.
- Location
- United States
- Terms
- Mixed Compensation
AcceleratorLarta Institute
The Larta Institute Venture Fellows Program is an eight-month immersive, no-cost program that supports innovators addressing key global challenges…
- Location
- Los Angeles, California (US)
- Terms
- Unpaid
AcceleratorBackstage Capital
Empowering diverse founders with capital, mentorship, and community.
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Terms
- Investment Capital
Accelerator- Location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Terms
- Investment Capital
AcceleratormHUB
Empowering hardware startups with resources, mentorship, and funding.
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Terms
- Mixed Compensation
AcceleratorNew York City Economic Development Corporation
Empowering underrepresented founders in NYC with capital, mentorship, and networks.
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Terms
- Mixed Compensation
AcceleratorSan Diego State University Lavin Entrepreneurship Center
Activating new angel investors through hands-on experience.
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
- Terms
- Investment Capital
At a glance
How they pay
Based on the 12 of 12 programs that say.
- Investment capital5
- Equity3
- Mixed compensation3
- Unpaid1
How they run
Based on the 12 of 12 programs that say.
- Hybrid7
- In person5
What it looks like
An accelerator invests a set amount in a cohort of startups and supports them intensively for a few months.
Who it is for: early-stage founding teams with a company, often pre-seed or seed.
What you get: capital on standard terms, mentors, a peer cohort, investor introductions, perks, and usually a demo day.
How people get in: an application, interviews, and a selective cohort. Read the equity terms closely; they vary widely between programs.
The programs here list the US among the regions they cover. Some also take people from elsewhere, so check each program's eligibility.
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Questions people ask
Which accelerators in the US are open now?
None of the 12 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
Do accelerators in the US pay?
0 of the 12 pay a stipend and 1 is unpaid. The other 11 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join accelerators in the US remotely?
0 of the 12 run fully remotely, 7 mix remote and in-person time, and 5 run in person.
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