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Incubators for founders

10 incubators built for founders. None is taking applications right now. Most run in a hybrid format, and most do not pay a stipend.

10 programs1 fully remote10 hosts

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10 programs

Blackbird Giants Program logoIncubator

Blackbird Giants Program

Blackbird Ventures

Free mentoring program for early-stage founders in Australia and New Zealand.

Location
Sydney, Australia
Terms
Unpaid
NYSERDA Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Program logoIncubator

NYSERDA Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Program

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

The NYSERDA Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Program brings experienced entrepreneurs and executives into state energy organizations to provide mentorshi…

Location
New York State (US)
Terms
Unpaid
MassRobotics Startup Escalator Program logoIncubator

MassRobotics Startup Escalator Program

MassRobotics

MassRobotics is a non-profit organization operating a startup escalator program to support early-stage robotics and automation companies. The organ…

Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Terms
Participant Funded

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 7 of 10 programs that say.

  • Unpaid3
  • Equity1
  • Grant1
  • Other1
  • Participant-funded1

How they run

Based on the 10 of 10 programs that say.

  • Hybrid7
  • In person2
  • Remote1

Where they run

Based on the 9 of 10 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US4
  • Europe2
  • Asia1
  • Australia and New Zealand1
  • Global1

What it looks like

An incubator supports company formation over a longer, looser period than an accelerator.

Who it is for: founders at the idea or very early stage, often tied to a university, city, or sector.

What you get: workspace, coaching, services, and a community. Some invest; many do not.

How people get in: rolling applications are common. Fit with the host institution or sector usually matters most.

The programs here name founders among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.

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Questions people ask

Which incubators for founders are open now?

None of the 10 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.

Do incubators for founders pay?

0 of the 10 pay a stipend, 3 are unpaid, and 1 charge a participation fee. The other 6 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join incubators for founders remotely?

1 of the 10 run fully remotely, 7 mix remote and in-person time, and 2 run in person.

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