Accelerator

MassChallenge Early Stage Accelerator: Up to $1M in Equity-Free Prizes for High-Impact Startups

Zero-equity global accelerator for early-stage startups across sectors. Provides mentorship, corporate partnerships, investor connections, and equity-free awards totaling up to $1 million. Runs cohorts in Boston, Austin, Mexico City, Geneva, and Riyadh.

Amount: Equity-free prizes up to $1M and tailored founder support Deadline: Mar 26, 2025 Location: Europe, Global, Middle East and United States

MBRIF Innovation Accelerator Program

Supports UAE-based innovators with funding facilitation, mentorship, and market access.

Amount: AED 1,000,000 financing facilitation Deadline: Sep 30, 2025 Location: United Arab Emirates

Secure $350,000 for Green Fintech: IDB Lab Latin America Accelerator 2025

If you run a fintech in Latin America that helps move capital to climate solutions, this is one of those rare opportunities that pairs money with genuine muscle.

Amount: USD $350,000 per startup Deadline: Apr 14, 2025 Location: Latin America

Taiwan Asia Silicon Valley Accelerator: Get TWD 3 Million in Funding and Support for IoT and Smart Mobility Startups

accelerate Taiwanese IoT and smart mobility startups

Type: Accelerator Amount: TWD 3,000,000 in services and grants Deadline: Aug 12, 2024 Location: Taiwan

Techstars Accelerator: $120,000 Investment for Early-Stage Startups

One of the world's most extensive accelerator networks, running 50+ programs annually across verticals including climate, fintech, healthtech, space, mobility, and Web3. Startups receive $120,000 in funding, three months of intensive mentorship, investor introductions, and lifetime access to a global alumni network of 3,700+ companies.

Amount: $120,000 investment for 6% equity plus optional $100,000 convertible note Deadline: Apr 10, 2025 Location: Global

Thailand NIA Deep Tech Accelerator: ฿5 Million Support for Science-Based Startups

Provides funding, mentorship, and market access for Thai deep technology startups in AI, robotics, biotech, advanced materials, and clean energy. Includes access to specialized equipment and investor connections.

Type: Accelerator Amount: THB ฿5,000,000 support package Deadline: Rolling Location: Thailand

Top European Startup Accelerators 2025: Funding, Equity, and How to Get In

Comprehensive guide to the best startup accelerator programs across Europe in 2025, including funding amounts, equity stakes, application deadlines, and insider tips for getting accepted

Amount: Varies by program: €10,000 to €150,000+ in seed funding Deadline: Rolling/Varies by program Location: Europe and Multiple Countries

Toronto Business Incubation Grant 2026: Up to $100,000 for Entrepreneurship Programs

Not-for-profit incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurship organizations in Toronto can secure grants up to $100,000 to support programs, events, and operations that foster new businesses and innovation.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $20,000 (programs), $10,000 (events), or $100,000 (multi-year operating support) Deadline: Nov 20, 2025 Location: Canada - Toronto

Vietnam NIC Innovation Launchpad: Get VND 2.5 Billion in Support to Scale Your Vietnamese Startup

accelerate Vietnamese startups through the National Innovation Center

Type: Accelerator Amount: VND 2,500,000,000 in services Deadline: Sep 28, 2024 Location: Vietnam

Y Combinator Accelerator

Flagship Silicon Valley accelerator investing $500K in early-stage startups through an intensive three-month program.

Type: Accelerator Amount: $500K total: $125K for 7% equity plus $375K on an uncapped SAFE with MFN Deadline: Apr 22, 2025 Location: United States and Global