Accelerators share a set of program characteristics that distinguish them from other forms of capacity development services. Specifically, they are time-limited programs that work with cohorts or “classes” of ventures to provide mentorship and training, with a special emphasis on connecting early stage ventures with investment.
The global accelerator landscape is growing and changing at a rapid pace. We conducted this research to identify accelerators around the world and to provide insight into what acceleration looks like in various geographies and contexts.
Access the directory below to identify accelerators based in various regions and sectors, or review our visualizations to learn more about their structure and focus.
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(403 Accelerators found)
Michelson Runway San Francisco, CA, United States
Michelson Runway EdTech Accelerator
We are the world’s first accelerator dedicated to supporting innovations in both higher education as well as career training. The Michelson Runway EdTech Accelerator program is designed to help entrepreneurs build relationships with institutional decision-makers in postsecondary education, perform research and testing for product-market-fit, and attract follow-on funding through our network of investors and corporate partners.
Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Santa Clara, CA, United States
Miller Center delivers world-class accelerator programs that connect global social enterprise leaders with Silicon Valley business executives to develop more sustainable, scalable market-based solutions to the problems of those living in poverty around the world. Are you a tech-enabled enterprise that addresses nutrition and food security and/or regenerative environmental systems in the agri-food sphere? Enterprises can interact with any part of the agri-food value chain from seeds and inputs to processing, distribution and retail, including innovations along the full chain like financing and traceability.
MindCET Tel Aviv, Israel
MindCET’s accelerator program brings early stage ed tech companies from MVP to market penetration and raising capital.
Misk500 San Francisco, CA, United States
500 has deep roots in the MENA region with the 500 Falcons Fund and is excited to support pre-seed and seed-stage companies in a more significant way through the programming; driving additional innovation and entrepreneurship to the region.
mLab Southern Africa Pretoria, South Africa
In 2012 mLab Southern Africa (Mobile Applications Laboratory NPC) launched as a mobile technology accelerator with the aim of supporting innovative new startups and to unlock the mobile apps economy. Since then we have grown into an open innovation lab which includes programmes that support skills development through our own and partner code academies, facilitated co-creation seasons with industry and public sector partners and we continue to build on our successes as a local tech start-up lab.
MMH Accelerator Nairobi, Kenya
MMH Accelerator is a structured 11-month business accelerator program where cohorts of experienced social entrepreneurs in the healthcare space are identified and provided with capacity building as well as technical and financial support to develop, pilot, test and present their innovations to investors.
MORTAR Cincinnati, OH, United States
MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy
Since 2014, MORTAR aims to create diverse communities by enabling historically marginalized entrepreneurs to access the resources needed to start & run successful businesses. Throughout our 15-week course, MORTAR helps both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs build a comprehensive business canvas and learn the nuances of business management; The goal being to launch businesses that create jobs and circulate dollars locally.
Moscow State University Business Incubator Moscow, Russia
The business incubator of Moscow State University is the best opportunity for business projects to bring an idea to a product in 4 months without unnecessary mistakes, attract investments and receive expert and mentoring support.
Multiverse Guatemala City, Guatemala
INhatcher
INhatcher is an acceleration program that seeks to generate growth, innovation and traction, through methodologies that include workshops, mentoring and personalized advice so that entrepreneurs can design, iterate and scale their business models and corporations open up to open innovation in order to solve challenges and problematic.
Muru-D Sydney, Australia
We’re a startup accelerator running programs in Australia that helps tech founders scale their business smarter and faster. And we’re backed by Telstra, a world-class technology company. Our six-month programs offer you seed funding, global connections to investors, mentors and alumni, co-working space, masterclasses and an international trip to a startup hub.
NAVE Growth Monterrey, Mexico
Alestra’s open innovation program that seeks to boost B2B startups and scaleups that follow technological megatrends in order to enable organizations to be more productive through digitization.
NDRC Dublin, Ireland
Ireland’s most successful digital accelerator is specifically designed to enable entrepreneurial teams transform solid ideas into commercially viable startups and to become “investor ready” for next stage investment.
Nestlé R+D Accelerator Lausanne, Switzerland
The Nestlé R+D Accelerator has opened up its “nest” to accelerate dynamic food & beverage innovations, aiming at delighting consumers and enhancing their lives. It offers a 6-month immersive entrepreneurial experience from “idea to shop”, empowering cross-functional teams to hit the market with pioneering and disruptive solutions that embrace new science, technology and of course, the love of food.
New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program Jakarta, Indonesia
New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation Program provides hands-on business advisory and support services to outstanding startup teams focusing on innovative, smart and clean energy ventures. The program will help smart energy entrepreneurs in Indonesia to, among others, execute their go-to-market strategy, provide access to local and international networks, and connect with potential investors and strategic business partners.
New Ventures Mexico
CODIGOS 2020; Mexico Accelerator Programme; Empodera 360
Our acceleration programs provide strategic support, mentorship and business development to social entrepreneurs. With more than 13 years of experience, we are leaders in the identification and accompaniment of the best social and environmental entrepreneurs. We provide companies with the best resources to help them reach their full potential
NewSchools Venture Fund Oakland, CA, United States
NewSchools Ignite
NewSchools Ignite is a virtual accelerator program that supports edtech developers addressing the most pressing gaps in PreK-12 education.
NEXEA Accelerator Subang Jaya, Malaysia
The NEXEA Startup Accelerator Program is a leading accelerator program in Malaysia, backed by successful mentors/investors who have found success themselves.
Next Media Accelerator Hamburg, Germany
INITIATED IN 2015 NEXT MEDIA ACCELERATOR IS THE LEADING PAN-EUROPEAN STARTUP PROGRAM FOR INNOVATION IN MEDIA & MARKETING.
Nike + Fuel Lab Portland, United States
In the first ever Nike+ Accelerator, 10 start-up companies moved to Portland for 3 months and collaborated with Nike and mentors on their company products and connections to NikeFuel and Nike+.
NINJA Accelerator Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
NINJA Accelerator in Ho Chi Minh City is a 11-week startup acceleration program that aims to create social impact in Vietnam by focusing on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).