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)
IMPULSE UM6P Start-Up Accelerator Benguerir, Morocco
IMPULSE is a 12-week acceleration program dedicated to innovative startups in the fields of Agritech, BioTech, Mining Tech and Materials Science & Nano Engineering. IMPULSE will help entrepreneurs take their startups to the next level and bridge connections with OCP Group, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), MassChallenge and their ecosystems.
Incuba UC Santiago, Chile
Incuba UC is a personalized support program for advanced-level enterprises, which contributes to sales growth, private capital raising and international scaling. With almost a decade of experience in incubating startups, Incuba UC facilitates business development by connecting with the best institutions in the United States, Europe and Asia to internationalize projects.
Incutex Buenos Aires, Argentina
We look for dynamic technology-based ventures to scale their solution.
IndieBio (managed by SOSV) San Francisco, CA, United States
Twice a year, fifteen early stage biology companies move to downtown San Francisco to take part in an intense four month program unlike anything they’ve ever experienced in their PhD’s and Post-doctoral training.
Indigram Labs Foundation New Delhi, India
NIDHI Accelerator
The National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) is an umbrella programme conceived and developed by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship division, Department of Science & Technology Government of India, for nurturing ideas and innovations (knowledge-based and technology-driven) into successful start ups.
Indus Net Labs Kolkata, India
Indus Net Labs is a digital acceleration lab. The first of kind in Kolkata. It provides venture acceleration in form of a well structured customized program for digital / software product startups.
Industrio Rovereto, Italy
Industrio Ventures supports innovative startups or teams that want to create great products in Italy. Each year, it selects and invests in a limited number of hardware startups, and helps them bring their product to the market in the shortest possible time.
Injini Cape Town, South Africa
To support EdTech innovations with high impact potential to ultimately move the needle on quality, access and relevance of education in Africa. We select cohorts of EdTech startups from across Africa to join us on a 5-month incubation journey - extending funding and dedicated support from industry experts and skilled business mentors.
Innohub Accra, Ghana
SNV GrEEn Accelerator Program
The Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) project is aimed at creating greater economic and employment opportunities for youth, women and returning migrants by promoting and supporting sustainable, green businesses in Ashanti and Western.
Innohub AgriTech Investment Readiness Accelerator Program Accra, Ghana
An Innovative 3-Month Program with tailored value-addition support and post programme investment matching of businesses with identified investors.
Innovate Ventures Hargeisa, Somaliland
Innovate Ventures is the leading Somali startup accelerator and early-stage startup fund supporting ambitious startups who use technology to change the world.Through our flagship programme - Innovate Accelerator Programme (IAP), we invest in and support great teams with cool ideas to help build a world-class business through an intensive three-month programme.
Innovation Depot Birmingham, AL, United States
Velocity Accelerator
Innovation Depot’s Velocity Accelerator is all about helping you quickly grow and scale your tech startup. We give you $50k, lots of perks, a great workspace, and help you open doors and build connections to grow your company. If you’re a tech entrepreneur there’s no better place to start your journey. Birmingham is the #1 City in North America for Millennial Entrepreneurs. Come to the Velocity Accelerator and find out why.
Innovyz Adelaide, Australia
Innovyz
Innovyz provides end-to-end support to help Individuals, Universities, Research Centres, Existing Companies and Corporate Spinouts build and grow companies, to bring their innovations, research and ideas to market. We do this via our Nine Month Programs.
InovAtiva Brasil Brasília, Brazil
Apply to compete for one of the vacancies in our Business Acceleration Cycle with socio-environmental impact. There are up to 6 months of online training , individual and collective mentoring with executives and investors specialized in the theme, and connection events with entities, companies, accelerators and investors focused on impactful businesses.
InspirAsia Singapore, Singapore
First InspirAsia’s acceleration program, started at 1st of September 2015, was aimed to explore synergy opportunities between Life.SREDA’s portfolio companies in Asia: Mobikon, SoftPay, Fastacash, WishFinance, Lenddo, Posseple, Yolopay and Ayannah. The positive outcome has gotten in different areas: joint sales and distribution strategies on different markets, bundling and cross-selling of fintech products, R&D and HR alliances.
Inspire Nunavut Nunavut, Canada
Inspire Nunavut is an experiential social entrepreneurship training program designed specifically for youth living in Nunavut. Merging the driving principles of traditional business with the mechanics of social entrepreneurship, while also integrating Inuit culture and values, Inspire Nunavut provides youth in Nunavut with an opportunity to create new solutions in their communities via entrepreneurship.
Intel India Maker Lab Bangalore, India
Plugin
Intel India, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India and Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT-Bombay have collaborated to launch an incubation program for hardware and systems startups, called Plugin.
International Airlines Group (IAG) Madrid, Spain
Hangar 51
Hangar 51 is a leading global travel accelerator that gives disruptors and innovators the opportunity to pilot their technologies at scale with our airlines.
Intesa Sanpaolo Milan, Italy
Intesa SanPaolo Start-Up Initiative
Intesa Sanpaolo Start-Up Initiative is a comprehensive program aimed at technology start-ups looking for concrete business opportunities.
Invest Northern Ireland Belfast, Ireland
Pre-Accelerator Propel
Propel Pre-Accelerator is delivered by IGNITE, a UK-based start-up support and investment network. The programme offers you workshops, tutorials, networking opportunities, mentoring, financial support and access to investment.