Accelerator- Location
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Terms
- Equity
16 VC programs taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.
16 programs
Accelerator
ResidencyCalifornia Institute for Machine Consciousness (CIMC)
A two-week, 15-person research residency in Goa on AI and consciousness, by CIMC and Edge City.
CompetitionXanadu
Xanadu's annual PennyLane quantum coding championship, October 16 to 23, 2026, with up to USD 67,000 in cash prizes.
IncubatorTUM Venture Labs
A free soft-landing program helping international quantum companies set up in Munich and Bavaria.
FellowshipForesight Institute
A year-long fellowship for early-career scientists and builders in secure AI, longevity, nanotech, neurotech and Existential Hope.
AcceleratorFounders Factory
A 16-week accelerator from MSWA and Founders Factory with AUD 200K investment for startups improving care for MS and other neurological conditions.
CompetitionOpenAir Collective
An annual global student competition to design new approaches for removing greenhouse gases, with finalists pitching in New York City.
Talent NetworkAndreessen Horowitz
a16z's network connecting CS and engineering students with mentorship and a16z portfolio companies.
FellowshipAndreessen Horowitz
A six-week cohort for operations leaders deploying AI into scalable organizational systems.
CommunityAndreessen Horowitz
a16z's dinner series and community for founders and operators figuring out their next company, collaborator or chapter.
Fellowshipa16z speedrun
Up to $250K for technical students and recent grads, or a fast track into engineering roles at speedrun startups.
FellowshipApollo Health Ventures
Transforming research into venture-backed life science companies.
Based on the 12 of 16 programs that say.
Based on the 10 of 16 programs that say.
Based on the 10 of 16 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
Programs are how most people get into the startup world: fellowships, accelerators, scout programs, internships and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs and what it pays.
The programs here say they are taking applications now. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
0 of the 16 pay a stipend, 6 are unpaid, and 1 charge a participation fee. The other 9 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
3 of the 16 run fully remotely, 4 mix remote and in-person time, and 3 run in person. 6 do not say.
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