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Accelerators in the US

13 accelerators in the US. 1 is taking applications now. Most run in a hybrid format, and most do not pay a stipend.

13 programs1 open now1 fully remote13 hosts

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13 programs

1752vc Accelerate logoAccelerator

1752vc Accelerate

Open

1752VC

Accelerating early-stage founders with mentorship and capital.

Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
Terms
Equity
Draper Startup House Accelerator logoAccelerator

Draper Startup House Accelerator

Draper Startup House

A global pop-up accelerator providing housing, mentorship, and funding for early-stage startups.

Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Terms
Investment Capital
a16z Talent x Opportunity (TxO) logoAccelerator

a16z Talent x Opportunity (TxO)

Paused

Andreessen 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
APX Fellowship logoAccelerator

APX Fellowship

Ended

APX (Axel Springer Porsche)

Customized venture development for ambitious founders.

Location
Berlin, Germany
Terms
Equity
HAX Deep Tech Accelerator logoAccelerator

HAX Deep Tech Accelerator

HAX (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
Larta Institute Venture Fellows logoAccelerator

Larta Institute Venture Fellows

Larta 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
NYCEDC Founder Fellowship logoAccelerator

NYCEDC Founder Fellowship

New 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

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 13 of 13 programs that say.

  • Investment capital5
  • Equity4
  • Mixed compensation3
  • Unpaid1

How they run

Based on the 13 of 13 programs that say.

  • Hybrid7
  • In person5
  • Remote1

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?

1 of the 13 is taking applications now, including 1752vc Accelerate. Open programs are listed first above.

Do accelerators in the US pay?

0 of the 13 pay a stipend and 1 is unpaid. The other 12 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join accelerators in the US remotely?

1 of the 13 run fully remotely, 7 mix remote and in-person time, and 5 run in person.

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