application manifest

Create an application agent.

Starts selected. Remove bad fits. Build one prompt with the startup-programs skill, source rules, and selected program packet.

76 selected rows · 8 dated deadlines. The agent must re-verify sources before acting.

76selected
100visible
15apply now
42grants/credits
a16z Speedrun SR007
Andreessen Horowitz · San Francisco; program runs July 27 to October 11, 2026

Apply if a large early check, a16z brand, operator access, and an intense SF cohort would materially change the next 90 days.

soon
Apply now accelerator official application plus official announcement
Status

Applications close May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Terms Up to $1M investment plus partner credits $500K for 10% via SAFE plus $500K into the next round within 18 months Credits: $5M+ in partner credits listed by the program
Fit High-velocity founders building venture-scale startups. Company: Useful from idea through early seed, especially AI-native and software-heavy companies. Open to founders around the world who can attend the cohort. Competitive form; expect partner review and interviews.
Entrepreneur First Application Hub
Entrepreneurs First · London, Paris, Bangalore, San Francisco, and related hubs

Apply if you need a structured path from talent and ambition into a formed venture-scale company.

soon
Apply now company formation program official application hub plus official program site
Status

London Fall 2026 early deadline May 10, 2026; Bangalore Fall final deadline June 22, 2026; SF Bridge Residency Fall early deadline June 28, 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Location-specific dates
Terms Equity-free grant plus up to $250K investment on some paths $125K for 8% plus optional $125K uncapped MFN SAFE on the SF/Delaware path Perks: Cofounder matching, idea formation, venture design, and investor preparation
Fit Exceptional individuals who may not yet have a cofounder, idea, or formed company. Company: Best before company formation or very early in a new company. Location-specific; check the hub for the city and cohort that fits. Application plus interviews and location-specific selection.
HF0 Residency
HF0 · San Francisco

Apply if founder quality and focused SF residency density matter more than a broad curriculum.

open
Apply now residency official but public terms are sparse
Status

Official application page is live; homepage lists upcoming batch and demo-day dates

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public terms
Terms Not stated on official public page Not stated on official public page Perks: Small cohort, repeat-founder density, and SF in-person focus
Fit Best for repeat or unusually strong technical founders. Company: High-ambition software, AI, and technical companies that benefit from intense in-person building. Global applicants who can relocate or spend the residency in San Francisco. Short official apply flow followed by selective review.
Neo Residency
Neo · San Francisco / Neo residency format

Apply if the founder profile is unusually strong and Neo's technical founder network is a better fit than a broad accelerator.

open
Apply now residency official but public terms are sparse
Status

Official residency application page is live

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public terms
Terms Not fully text-visible on the official public page Not fully text-visible on the official public page Perks: Neo founder, operator, and investor network
Fit High-potential technical founders, including student and early-career founders. Company: Very early technical startups or founder projects where Neo's network can be a force multiplier. North America centered; verify current residency eligibility before applying. Selective application and network review.
500 Global Flagship Accelerator
500 Global · Silicon Valley / Palo Alto

Apply if the team needs a global accelerator brand, investor exposure, and a Silicon Valley operating network.

open
Apply now accelerator official program page
Status

Official flagship page has an active application surface; verify exact batch close date before applying

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Date needs recheck
Terms $150K investment 6% stake, subject to terms and diligence Perks: Silicon Valley programming, investor exposure, and 500 Global founder network
Fit Global early-stage founders who want Silicon Valley access and structured accelerator pressure. Company: Useful for pre-seed and seed startups that can benefit from fundraising and growth programming. Global applicants who can work with the flagship Silicon Valley program. Application plus accelerator selection review.
Aviva Fintech Accelerator
Founders Factory (with Aviva) · London, UK with global participation

Apply if GBP 50K plus six months in London with Aviva's commercial network would change distribution.

open
Apply now accelerator official program page
Status

Applications currently open; no specific close date stated

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
equity not discloseddeadline not stated
Terms GBP 50,000 capital investment per startup Not stated on official page Perks: Aviva commercial network plus operational support
Fit Pre-seed to Series A founders in fintech-adjacent sectors. Company: Pre-seed to Series A companies. Global; London-based program. Typeform application.
AI2 Incubator
AI2 Incubator · Seattle or hybrid

Apply if you need deep AI company-building support rather than a generic accelerator curriculum.

rolling
Apply now incubator official framework plus application page
Status

Official incubator application form is live

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Terms Up to $600K pre-seed investment at a $10M cap 7% common stock for incubation plus separate SAFE investment terms Perks: Hands-on AI company building, technical support, and up to 12 months of personalized incubation
Fit AI founders with a new idea, pre-company project, or early team. Company: Applied AI companies where technical incubation can materially improve product and company formation. Global applicants, with Seattle or hybrid participation depending on fit. Detailed application plus incubation review.
PearX
Pear VC · San Francisco Bay Area

Apply if a small-batch Pear network can help with customers, hiring, fundraising, and early product-market fit.

rolling
Apply now accelerator official program page
Status

Official PearX page has an active application surface; exact batch deadline not stated

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Equity terms unclear
Terms $250K to $2M investment Not stated as fixed on the official program page Credits: $1M+ in cloud credits
Fit Pre-seed founders who want high-touch support before or around first institutional funding. Company: Most useful for teams before a major seed round, including teams that have raised up to about $2M. Global applicants who can work with a Bay Area-centered program. Program application plus partner review.
South Park Commons Member Residency
South Park Commons · San Francisco and New York City

Apply if you are still choosing the right problem and want a serious community before raising or incorporating.

rolling
Apply now residency official apply page
Status

Official apply page routes ready founders to the Member Residency

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Terms No cost and no right to invest stated on the official apply page No cost or right to invest stated on the official apply page Perks: SPC community, exploration structure, and founder-market fit pressure before company formation
Fit Technical builders in the -1 to 0 exploration phase. Company: Best before company formation or before committing to a final startup thesis. Global applicants who can participate in SPC's SF or NYC ecosystem. Application through the official SPC flow.
Forum Ventures Accelerator
Forum Ventures · NYC, Toronto, San Francisco

Apply if pure-B2B-SaaS pre-seed and $100K plus F500 customer intros materially compress GTM.

rolling
Apply now accelerator official program page
Status

Quarterly cohorts (Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall); rolling intake

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
b2b only7.5 percent safe
Terms $100K 7.5% post-money SAFE Perks: 4 Managing Directors, 200+ mentors, 300+ F500 customer intros
Fit B2B SaaS or B2B AI founders with MVP in market or near-launch; less than $500K prior funding. Company: Pre-seed B2B software; 430+ companies funded over 10 years. US/Canada-friendly; remote-first with hubs in NYC, Toronto, SF. Low; Pitch Us form.
LAUNCH Accelerator
LAUNCH / Jason Calacanis · Remote with Silicon Valley investor network

Apply if fundraising exposure and pitch iteration are the bottleneck, not idea discovery.

rolling
Apply now accelerator official program page
Status

Official application page is live

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Equity terms unclear
Terms $125K investment Not stated on the official program page Perks: Investor meetings, pitch practice, and LAUNCH network access
Fit Founders with a product and enough traction to benefit from repeated investor exposure. Company: Post-MVP companies that can use fundraising discipline and pitch feedback. Global applicants; verify cohort logistics on the official page. Application plus program review.
MuckerLab
Mucker Capital · Los Angeles, Austin, Toronto

Apply if a long-term LA-based program without demo-day pressure suits the company shape.

rolling
Apply now accelerator official program page
Status

Open application reviewed quarterly

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
high equity for pre seedlong decision cycles
Terms $100K-$175K 10-15% equity Perks: 200+ mentors; 97% of alumni raise outside capital
Fit Pre-revenue or revenue-stage founders building tech-driven companies. Company: Pre-seed to Series A; 20-25 companies per year. Worldwide application accepted; offices in LA, Austin, Toronto. Medium; quarterly review cycles.
Startup Wise Guys Flagship Accelerator
Startup Wise Guys · Hybrid; Europe hubs including Tallinn and other program locations

Apply if the company is B2B and Europe-facing enough to benefit from SWG's sales and investor network.

rolling
Apply now accelerator official program page
Status

Official program page has Apply now; specific batch deadline varies

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Terms need recheck
Terms Convertible investment up to EUR 100K plus possible EUR 250K follow-on Program cost of EUR 35K is stated on the official page; investment terms require verification Perks: Sales, fundraising, demo day, mentor network, and Europe-wide accelerator community
Fit English-operating B2B founders who want European sales and fundraising discipline. Company: MVP-stage or traction-stage B2B startups, often with at least two team members. Europe / CEE friendly, with global applicants depending on batch. Official application plus accelerator screening.
Station F Fighters Program
Station F · Paris, France (in-person)

Apply if a Paris diversity-focused incubation track fits a non-traditional founder path.

rolling
Apply now incubator official-sparse
Status

Rolling

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
funding not disclosedequity not disclosedparis relocation required
Terms Not stated on official page Not stated on official page Perks: Europe's largest startup campus
Fit Unconventional founders from all backgrounds; no degree required. Company: Early-stage. Global; in-person at Paris campus. Online application form.
Station F Founders Program
Station F · Paris, France (in-person)

Apply if a Paris in-person residency at Europe's largest startup campus fits the 6-12 month plan.

rolling
Apply now incubator official-sparse
Status

Rolling applications; current batch started Jan 13, 2026

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
paris relocation requiredmonthly desk fee historicallyequity not stated on current page
Terms No direct cash investment described on official page 1% equity per Station F's published communications Perks: Europe's largest startup campus
Fit Early-stage founders, French and international. Company: Early-stage companies (pre-seed to seed). Open to international founders; must relocate to Paris. Online application form plus interview.
Founders Inc
Founders, Inc. · Fort Mason, San Francisco (42,000 sq ft campus)

Apply if hardware density and an SF Fort Mason campus would unlock prototyping and first customers.

rolling
Conditional residency official-sparse
Status

Rolling; response within ~1 month

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public terms
Terms $100K-$250K first checks Not stated on official page Perks: 42,000 sq ft Fort Mason campus tuned for hardware and emerging tech
Fit Founders working on ambitious projects in emerging domains. Company: AI, AR/VR, hardware, robotics, content, web3. Global; must come to SF campus. Brief application; response within a month.
SciFounders Fellowship
SciFounders · Remote, email-based

Apply if you are building science-heavy and a hands-on partner with up to $1M would change the next 12 months.

rolling
Conditional fellowship official-sparse
Status

Rolling; pitch via hello@scifounders.com

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public termsemail only process
Terms Up to $1M Not stated on official page Perks: Hands-on mentorship from Matt Krisiloff (ex-OpenAI, Conception)
Fit Committed technical founders building research-heavy companies. Company: Pre-seed to Series A; science or research-heavy. Open to founders worldwide. Low; email pitch.
The House AI Accelerator Summer 2026
The House Fund · Berkeley, California

Apply late only if the Berkeley affiliation is strong and the compute package directly accelerates the product.

late
Conditional AI accelerator official program page
Status

Main deadline was May 1, 2026; late applications reviewed on a rolling basis

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Late applicationAffiliation required
Terms SAFE investment plus up to $750K in free compute and special access from Databricks, Microsoft, and OpenAI Standard SAFE for 7% to 10% Credits: Up to $750K in free compute and special access
Fit Cal alumni, faculty, student, and affiliate entrepreneurs. Company: AI companies at idea through seed stage that can use compute and partner access quickly. US / Berkeley-affiliated eligibility; verify affiliation before spending time on the application. Application plus accelerator interview process.
Y Combinator Summer 2026
Y Combinator · San Francisco

Apply if you want the highest-signal generalist accelerator network and can still make a late application credible.

late
Conditional accelerator official apply page plus official deal page
Status

On-time Summer 2026 deadline passed May 4, 2026; late applications are still considered

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Late application
Terms $500K standard deal $125K for 7% plus $375K uncapped MFN SAFE Perks: YC partners, alumni network, Demo Day, and startup default credibility
Fit Early founders who can compress learning and fundraising into a three-month batch. Company: Broad fit from idea-stage to seed-stage venture-scale startups. Global applicants; batch is centered in San Francisco. Medium form plus interview if selected.
Berkeley SkyDeck
UC Berkeley + SkyDeck Fund · 2150 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Apply if six months in Berkeley with 900+ advisors and a Demo Day path to SV investors fits the next 12 months.

opens soon
Conditional accelerator official program page
Status

Batch 23 applications open August 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
7.5 percent plus feenext window not yet open
Terms $210,000 ($200K from SkyDeck Fund plus 10% follow-on of next round) 7.5% equity plus $7,500 program fee Perks: 900+ advisors; Demo Day to Silicon Valley investors
Fit Open globally; UC-affiliated and international founders prioritized. Company: Often near first institutional round; ~20 startups per cohort. Global. Airtable application followed by interviews.
On Deck Founder Fellowship
On Deck · San Francisco (5-day in-person sprint) plus lifetime online community

Apply if SF founder density and a permanent peer network would change the path from idea to company.

opens soon
Conditional fellowship official program page
Status

ODF28 interviews and kickoff in Q3 2026, San Francisco

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
pay what you can suggested 1000post 2022 restructuring
Terms No direct cash; $800K+ in partner perks (AWS, Stripe, Mercury, Carta) 0% equity; suggested $1,000 contribution (pay-what-you-can) Perks: $800K+ partner perks plus 3,000+ founder community
Fit Track record of shipping; 100% committed to starting a company; pre-seed or earlier. Company: Pre-existing teams excluded; venture-scale ideas. Global; must travel to SF for sprint. Application plus optional async video plus 1-2 interviews; decision within 36 hours.
Soma Capital Fellowship
Soma Capital · San Francisco or New York; remote-friendly

Track this if you would benefit from up to $2M uncapped SAFE plus access to Cognition, Mercor, and Ramp.

verify
Conditional fellowship official-sparse
Status

Application timing not stated on official page

low confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public termsDeadline unknown
Terms Up to $2M uncapped Uncapped SAFE Perks: 24/7 concierge plus Soma Network access (Cognition, Mercor, Ramp)
Fit Originally student founders; now open to anyone building early-stage companies. Company: Track 1 (start your own) or Track 2 (engineering role at Soma Network company). Global. Online application via programs.somacap.com.
ClimateLaunchpad
Climate KIC (EIT Climate-KIC) · Remote (national finals across 51 countries)

Apply if climate-focused and a high-volume free competition plus mentorship is a strong on-ramp.

soon
Grants competition official program page
Status

Most countries close May 15, 2026; varies by region

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
no cash prize amount statedcountry specific deadlines vary
Terms Free to enter; prizes at Global Grand Final (specific amounts not stated) 0% (no equity required) Perks: Mentorship plus global finals exposure (Singapore)
Fit Anyone with a green business idea; no business plan required. Company: Early-stage idea or pre-revenue startup. 51 participating countries globally. Application form plus national/regional/global pitch stages.
EIT Jumpstarter 2026
European Institute of Innovation and Technology · Europe / hybrid

Apply if non-dilutive European validation matters more than venture accelerator prestige.

soon
Grants grant and pre-accelerator official EIT opportunity page
Status

Applications close May 17, 2026 at 23:59 CET

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Check geography
Terms Over EUR 240K total financial support; cohort prizes include EUR 10K, EUR 5K, and EUR 3K Equity-free prize and training program Perks: Business validation, mentoring, pitch training, and EIT network
Fit Science-based innovators and early teams in eligible EIT RIS geographies. Company: Idea and pre-seed projects in EIT priority sectors. Europe and EIT RIS regions; verify country eligibility before applying. Pre-accelerator application with team and idea details.
Innovate UK Venture Builder Pilot
Innovate UK (UKRI) · United Kingdom

Apply if you are a UK university spin-out in Frontier AI / engineering biology / advanced materials and need GBP 150K non-dilutive.

soon
Grants grant official program page
Status

Expression of Interest closes May 22, 2026 at 11:00 UK time

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
uk onlynarrow sectorsuniversity ip required
Terms Up to GBP 150K (Stage 2 grant) 0% (non-dilutive grant) Perks: Replacement vehicle for the paused Smart Grant for deeptech founders
Fit Deep-tech spin-out founders from UK universities or research institutes with formal IP agreements. Company: UK-registered SME under 24 months old; less than GBP 100K prior investor funding; ICURe Exploit completion or equivalent within 2 years. UK only; UK-registered SME required. High.
Sovereign Tech Standards Network 2026
Sovereign Tech Agency · Remote plus standards-body meetings

Apply if standards work is part of the founder's open-source infrastructure strategy and non-dilutive support matters.

soon
Grants open-source funding official program page
Status

Applications close May 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM CEST

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
Terms Monthly payment of EUR 4,800 to EUR 5,200 plus training, mentoring, SDO fee reimbursement, and travel support No equity; maintainer support program Perks: Standards mentorship, SDO access, training, and travel support
Fit Open-source maintainers shaping digital infrastructure standards. Company: Not a company accelerator; relevant if the startup or founder maintains critical OSS standards work. Global maintainers, with European digital infrastructure alignment. Program application with standards participation plan.
28DIGITAL Venture Incubation Program
28DIGITAL (formerly EIT Digital) · Remote (EU-wide)

Apply if a fresh academic spinout or 2025+ incorporated EU deeptech and 5% SAFE for up to EUR 30K is a fair trade.

open
Grants incubator official program page
Status

Applications close June 9, 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
incorporated 2025 or later only5 percent safe equity
Terms Stage 1: EUR 5,000 growth package; Stage 2: up to EUR 25,000 5% equity via SAFE Perks: Deeptech incubation with EU network
Fit Multidisciplinary teams of 2+ members. Company: Incorporated in 2025 or later (pre-2025 startups ineligible); prototype/PoC/near-MVP stage. EU Member States plus Horizon Europe-associated countries. Online application plus pitch.
EIC Accelerator
European Innovation Council (European Commission) · Remote (EU-wide)

Apply if deeptech non-dilutive grant up to EUR 2.5M (plus optional equity) is a real fit for the company's stage.

open
Grants blended grant and equity official program page
Status

Next full-proposal cutoff July 8, 2026 (then Sept 2 and Nov 4)

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
very competitivelong processtrl 6 required
Terms Grant up to EUR 2.5M; equity component EUR 0.5M-15M (up to EUR 30M via STEP Scale Up) Equity component negotiated; grant-only is non-dilutive Perks: Largest EU non-dilutive grant for deeptech
Fit Single startups, SMEs, and small mid-caps from EU and Horizon Europe-associated countries. Company: TRL 6-8; single startup/SME or spinout; small mid-caps (up to 499 employees) for investment-only. EU Member States and Horizon Europe-associated countries; third-country applicants must relocate. High; multi-stage process with detailed business plan and pitch.
ELIAS 2nd Open Call
ELIAS - European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability · Online application

Apply if the project fits sustainable/trustworthy AI and non-dilutive European funding is more valuable than accelerator branding.

open
Grants grant official call page
Status

Applications close May 31, 2026 at 23:59 CET

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Europe only
Terms Up to EUR 60K per project No equity stated on the official call page Perks: European AI sustainability project funding and consortium visibility
Fit European startups, SMEs, and NGOs building trustworthy or sustainable AI. Company: Eligible European entities with a project that matches the ELIAS call scope. Europe only; confirm country eligibility on the official call page. Grant application with project scope.
NGI Zero Commons Fund
NLnet Foundation (with European Commission NGI) · Remote (online)

Apply if the project is open-source and non-dilutive 5K-50K EUR with rolling deadlines fits the cycle.

open
Grants grant official program page
Status

Closes June 1, 2026 at 12:00 CEST; next call after that on Aug 1

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
oss license requiredsmall tickets relative to vc
Terms EUR 5,000-50,000 (scalable for projects with demonstrated potential) 0% (non-dilutive grant) Perks: Mentoring and ecosystem support
Fit Individuals, companies, academia, and civil society. Company: Output must be released under a free or open-source license. EU plus Horizon Europe-associated countries prioritized; exceptional non-EU projects with European dimension also considered. Concise written proposal; relatively low effort compared to EU grants.
TUBITAK 1812 BiGG Yatirim
TUBITAK · Turkey; applications through approved accelerator implementers / PRODIS

Apply through an implementer if public pre-seed funding is worth the process and 3% equity structure.

open
Grants public funding official TUBITAK announcement plus program page
Status

2026-1 pre-seed investment call is open per official TUBITAK announcement; apply via PRODIS through an approved implementer (e.g., ITU Cekirdek, Biruni Teknopark)

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
implementer deadlines vary
Terms 2026-1 call: 1,350,000 TL investment for 3% equity; up to 1,350,000 TL follow-on may be requested during monitoring 3% equity for the 2026-1 pre-seed investment call Perks: Turkey public funding path through approved BiGG implementers
Fit Turkey technology founders who can enter through an approved BiGG implementer. Company: Technology and R&D-driven pre-seed projects that fit the 1812 BiGG call criteria. Turkey. Find the right implementer first, then complete the official BiGG path.
Emergent Ventures
Mercatus Center (George Mason University) · Remote / global

Apply if non-dilutive support for an unconventional zero-to-one project would fund initial momentum.

rolling
Grants grant fellowship official program page
Status

Rolling applications; reviewed continuously since 2018

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
grant size unpredictabletyler cowen personal taste
Terms Typically $10K-$50K; range from a few hundred to ~$100K 0% (grants only, non-dilutive) Perks: Grants administered personally by Tyler Cowen
Fit Anyone 13+ with a zero-to-one idea improving society. Company: No company required; grants to individuals or projects. Global, with explicit geo-tracks for India, Africa, Caribbean, Ukraine. Low.
Lambda Research Grant
Lambda · Remote / online

Apply if a research-grade GPU run plus Lambda CSO mentorship would unlock a concrete project.

rolling
Grants research grant official program page
Status

Rolling research-grant applications

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
academic tiltedsmall credit ceiling
Terms Up to $5,000 in Lambda Cloud credits plus mentoring from Lambda CSO No equity Credits: Up to $5,000 Lambda B200/H100 cloud credits
Fit Researchers and research-affiliated builders working on AI/ML projects. Company: Active research project; institutional affiliation expected; multimodal, generative, reasoning, or scaling focus. Global. Short application form.
Prototype Fund (Germany)
Open Knowledge Foundation Germany (funded by Sovereign Tech Agency) · Remote (Germany-based)

Apply if you are Germany-based, open-source, and non-dilutive 6-10 month funding fits the project.

opens soon
Grants grant official-sparse
Status

Class 03 application phase Oct 1 - Nov 30, 2026

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
germany resident onlyoss onlynext round not yet open
Terms Up to EUR 95,000 over 6 months; up to EUR 158,000 over 10 months 0% (non-dilutive grant) Perks: Coaching plus network access
Fit Developers, designers, and other open-source builders resident in Germany. Company: Open-source software projects; both individuals and small teams eligible. Germany residency required. Written application plus project plan.
BiGG Impact
ODTU TEKNOKENT plus ReDis Innovation plus Impact Hub Istanbul · Ankara plus Istanbul (Impact Hub)

Apply if Turkey-based and impact-focused and want a BiGG route with Impact Hub Istanbul programming.

verify
Grants TUBITAK 1812 implementer official program page
Status

Check official portal for current open call window

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Deadline unknownimpact focused only
Terms Up to 1,350,000 TL via TUBITAK BiGG Fund 3% equity (TUBITAK BiGG Fund stake) Perks: Three-way consortium with Impact Hub Istanbul
Fit University students or recent graduates without prior similar government funding. Company: Idea-stage; UN SDG-aligned impact focus. Turkey. Medium.
BiGG6G
ODTU TEKNOKENT (with Ericsson Turkiye and Turk Telekom Ventures) · Ankara (ODTU Teknokent)

Apply if Turkey-based 6G/ICT and want a BiGG track with Ericsson plus Turk Telekom Ventures mentorship.

verify
Grants TUBITAK 1812 implementer official program page
Status

Check official portal for current open call window

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Deadline unknownnarrow sectorankara centered
Terms Up to 1,350,000 TL via TUBITAK BiGG Fund 3% equity (TUBITAK BiGG Fund stake) Perks: Mentorship from Ericsson Turkiye and Turk Telekom Ventures
Fit University students or recent graduates without prior similar government funding. Company: Idea-stage; pre-incorporation. Turkey. Medium.
BiGG+ Bogazici
Bogazici Teknopark · Istanbul, Turkey (Bogazici University)

Track this if Turkey-based student/researcher and the next BiGG+ cycle would unlock TUBITAK 1812 investment.

closed
Grants TUBITAK 1812 implementer official program page
Status

2026 cycle closed May 8, 2026; next cycle TBA

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedearly stage only
Terms TUBITAK BiGG Fund investment per the national 1812 program 3% equity (TUBITAK BiGG Fund stake) Perks: Bogazici University-backed maturation plus PRODIS application route
Fit University students or recent graduates without prior similar government funding. Company: Pre-incorporation; idea-stage business proposals. Turkey. Medium; TUBITAK PRODIS submission plus business idea.
KOSGEB Girisimci Destek Programi 2026/2
KOSGEB · Turkey; e-Devlet / KOSGEB application process

Track the next call if public non-equity support is worth a heavier application process and the company fits Turkish eligibility rules.

closed
Grants public funding official KOSGEB announcement plus official program page
Status

2026 second-period applications ran April 20 to May 8, 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Currently closedPublic grant processHeavy eligibility
Terms Up to 2,000,000 TL total support envelope; announcement lists 1,500,000 TL business-development support at 80% rate plus credit-financing support No equity; public support includes repayable support terms and credit-financing support according to the official announcement Perks: Personnel, machinery/equipment, software, services, certification, testing, marketing, design, and IP-related eligible expenses
Fit Turkey founders forming or growing a young company in eligible sectors such as software, telecom, data infrastructure, R&D, or manufacturing. Company: Official call targets qualifying businesses under KOSGEB criteria; company age, sector, founder certificate, and ownership rules must be checked before preparing an application. Turkey only. High-friction public grant process; requires eligibility proof, business plan, e-Devlet/KOSGEB process, and committee evaluation.
Akamai Cloud Rise
Akamai (Linode) · Remote / online

Use this if Akamai Cloud is the deploy target and a year of $120K credits with a dedicated AM would change runway.

rolling
Credits cloud credits official program page
Status

Rolling; most apps reviewed in 1-2 weeks

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
Terms $500 immediate plus up to $120,000 in cloud credits during year one No equity stated on the official page Credits: $500 starter; up to $120K Y1 across VMs, GPU instances, cloud storage
Fit Early-stage for-profit startup founders. Company: For-profit; under 7 years old; paid employees beyond founders OR active users OR initial revenue OR VC funding. Global, where Akamai Cloud is available. Online application; 1-2 week review.
Algolia for Startups
Algolia · Remote / online

Use this if search is on the critical path and $10K of Algolia credits would cover the first year.

rolling
Credits software credits official program page
Status

Rolling online application

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
Terms $10,000 in Algolia credits valid 12 months No equity stated on the official page Credits: $10,000 Algolia credits plus partner SaaS perks (Segment, Notion, etc.)
Fit New Algolia customers; free users OK; no prior coupon redemptions. Company: Less than 7 years old; less than $15M total funding; not a current paying Algolia customer. Global. Online form.
Anthropic for Startups
Anthropic · Online application / VC partner path

Use this if Claude is a core production dependency and credits or rate limits would materially change the build plan.

rolling
Credits AI credits official startup page plus official terms
Status

Official startup application and partner path are live

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorPartner path preferredAmount not public
Terms Anthropic API credits, priority rate limits, and resources are described by official pages; public amount not stated there No equity stated; credits and benefits are governed by Anthropic startup program terms Credits: Claude API credits and rate limits, amount determined by Anthropic
Fit Startups building with Claude, especially those working through VC partners. Company: Anthropic evaluates funding, traction, Claude integration, usage, and supported-country constraints. Global except restricted jurisdictions named in official terms. Contact form with company, product, and GenAI usage details; stronger with VC partner path.
AWS Activate Credits
Amazon Web Services · Online

Apply if AWS costs are a real constraint and credits would extend runway without dilution.

rolling
Credits cloud credits official credits page
Status

Rolling application through AWS Activate

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
Terms $1K to up to $100K in AWS Activate Credits No equity stated on the official credits page Credits: Credits can apply to eligible AWS services including Amazon Bedrock model usage
Fit Founders who need immediate AWS infrastructure, AI service, or cloud spend relief. Company: Eligibility and maximum credits vary between founder and portfolio paths. Global, subject to AWS Activate availability and provider requirements. Online application; portfolio path requires a provider organization ID.
Cerebras Supernova Startup Program
Cerebras · Remote / online

Apply if wafer-scale inference is the critical bottleneck and other AI clouds cannot meet the throughput.

rolling
Credits AI credits official-sparse
Status

Rolling via Build With Us flow

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorAmount not publicsales led intake
Terms Not stated on official page; sales-led intake via Build With Us flow Not stated on official page Credits: Cerebras inference / training compute credits; amount not disclosed
Fit Founders building on Cerebras inference or training. Company: Not stated on official page; contact required for eligibility review. Global; not specified on official page. Build-with-us intake; likely sales-led.
Cloudflare for Startups
Cloudflare · Online

Apply if Cloudflare primitives can reduce infrastructure cost or speed up edge, AI, or security product development.

rolling
Credits cloud credits official program page
Status

Apply through Cloudflare for Startups

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
Terms $5K to up to $250K in Cloudflare credits No equity stated on the official program page Credits: Credit caps include R2/Cache Reserve and Workers AI categories
Fit Infrastructure, security, SaaS, AI inference, and devtools founders building on Cloudflare primitives. Company: Software product or service, active website, founded within 5 years, and funded up to Series B. Global, subject to Cloudflare eligibility. Online application and eligibility review.
Datadog for Startups
Datadog · Remote / online

Use this if observability spend is real and a year of Datadog Pro would cover the team.

rolling
Credits software credits official program page
Status

Rolling; partner referral required; 3-5 business day review

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorPartner required
Terms Up to $100,000 in Datadog Pro credits for one year No equity stated on the official page Credits: $30K-$100K Datadog Pro credits
Fit New to Datadog; no current/prior accounts; no prior DDFS recipients. Company: Series A or earlier; referred by an official Datadog partner. Global. Online application; trial setup immediately.
DigitalOcean Startups
DigitalOcean · Remote / online

Apply if a year of DigitalOcean credits plus 15 months of paid support would offset hosting cost.

rolling
Credits cloud credits official program page
Status

Rolling applications via partner Typeform

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorcredit amount not public
Terms Cloud credits awarded via approved DigitalOcean Startups partners; amount varies by partner tier No equity stated on the official page Credits: Variable DigitalOcean credits via partner program; GPU Droplets not covered
Fit Startups with a registered business email; AI-native startups prioritized. Company: Raised $10M or less; service-based startups ineligible. Global, subject to DigitalOcean availability. Short Typeform application via approved partners.
ElevenLabs Grants
ElevenLabs · Remote / online

Apply if voice or agent capacity is a real bottleneck and a year of free ElevenLabs would change the build plan.

rolling
Credits AI credits official program page
Status

Rolling applications; decisions usually within ~1 week

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorno existing enterprise customersno under 18 audiences
Terms $4,000+ in platform value: 33,000,000 ElevenLabs characters or 680+ hours of agent usage for 12 months No equity Credits: 33M ElevenLabs characters / 12 months free Creator-tier access
Fit Founders building monetized voice or audio products with a path to revenue. Company: Fewer than 25 employees, monetized business model, not an agency or consultancy, not currently an enterprise customer. Global; valid business email required. Single short application form.
GitHub for Startups
GitHub · Global partner-affiliated startup program

Use this as a developer-platform perk if GitHub Enterprise, Copilot, Actions, or security tooling costs are already on the roadmap.

rolling
Credits developer platform credits official program page
Status

Apply through a GitHub for Startups partner; official page describes rolling partner access

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorPartner required
Terms $10,000 in GitHub platform credits according to the official startup page No equity; credits are applied to eligible GitHub Enterprise accounts under program terms Credits: $10K GitHub credits for Enterprise, Copilot, Advanced Security, Actions, Packages, and related eligible offerings
Fit Funded early-stage startups affiliated with a GitHub for Startups partner. Company: Outside-funded startup up to Series B or earlier, new to GitHub Enterprise, and partner-affiliated under current official criteria. Global, subject to GitHub program availability and Enterprise Cloud restrictions. Requires partner affiliation, company/funding proof, and an Enterprise account path.
Google Cloud AI Startup Program
Google Cloud · Online

Apply if Google Cloud or Gemini infrastructure is already central to the product roadmap.

rolling
Credits cloud credits official program page
Status

Apply through Google Cloud Startup Program

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
Terms Up to $350K in Google Cloud credits over 2 years for eligible AI startups No equity stated on the official program page Credits: Up to $350K Google Cloud credits
Fit VC-backed AI-first founders using Google Cloud, Gemini, or Vertex AI as core infrastructure. Company: Seed to Series A AI-first startups that meet Google Cloud eligibility limits. Global, subject to country and account eligibility. Online application and eligibility review.
Groq for Startups
Groq · Remote / online

Apply if LPU-fast inference is critical and a 90-day credit burn is feasible to pressure-test latency.

rolling
Credits AI credits official program page
Status

Rolling, hand-selected; awarded at Groq's discretion

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorcredits expire 90 daysselective discretion
Terms $10,000 in GroqCloud inference credits No equity Credits: $10,000 GroqCloud credits valid for 90 days after award
Fit Founders building latency-sensitive AI products on GroqCloud LPU inference. Company: Hand-selected scaling companies; eligibility at Groq's sole discretion. Global. Single application via apply portal.
HubSpot for Startups
HubSpot · Remote / online

Use this if HubSpot is the marketing or sales stack and a 3-year declining discount changes burn.

rolling
Credits software discount official program page
Status

Rolling; verify funding via Crunchbase or Pitchbook

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorannual commitment requiredPartner path preferred
Terms Up to 90% off HubSpot Professional or Enterprise in year one (50% Y2, 25% Y3) No equity stated on the official page Credits: Discount-based; not credits
Fit Founders affiliated with approved partner network or with verified VC funding. Company: Pre-seed, seed, or Series A funded; Series B+ excluded. Global. Online signup with partner affiliation verification.
Linear for Startups
Linear · Remote / online

Use this if Linear is the project tracker and free Business plan removes seat-fee friction.

rolling
Credits software credits official program page
Status

Rolling; apply via official Linear partner code

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorPartner required
Terms Up to 6 months free of Linear Basic or Business plan No equity stated on the official page Credits: Up to 6 months free Linear Basic/Business via partner code
Fit Workspace admin logged into Linear account. Company: Fewer than 50 employees; non-paying Linear users; affiliation with an official Linear partner. Global. Enter partner code through application form.
Microsoft for Startups
Microsoft · Online

Apply if Azure, GitHub, Microsoft AI, or enterprise GTM support is strategically relevant.

rolling
Credits cloud credits official documentation plus program page
Status

Rolling application via Microsoft for Startups

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorBenefits vary
Terms Up to $150,000 in Azure credits according to the official landing page; investor-referred offer provides enhanced benefits No equity stated on the official program pages Credits: Up to $150K Azure credits plus Microsoft AI access; benefits vary by offer path
Fit AI, devtools, and enterprise founders who can use Azure or Microsoft GTM access. Company: Startup eligibility and benefits depend on open or investor-referred offer path. Global, subject to Microsoft program availability. Online application; enhanced investor offer requires referral code.
Modal for Startups
Modal Labs · Remote / online

Apply if GPU spend is a real constraint and Modal credits plus engineering support would speed up scaling.

rolling
Credits AI credits official program page
Status

Rolling applications via Apply Now

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorcredit amount not publicPartner path preferred
Terms Thousands of free GPU credits per stage tier; exact dollar amount not stated on official page No equity Credits: Modal GPU credits scaled by funding stage; one-time grant per tier
Fit Founders building AI/ML workloads on serverless GPUs. Company: Seed-Series A: VC-backed by Modal partner network or $1M+ raised. Series B+: $30M+ raised. New Modal customers only. Global; no geo restriction stated on official page. Direct form or partner-network referral.
MongoDB for Startups
MongoDB · Remote / online

Use this if Atlas plus Voyage AI tokens reduce real spend and the company is pre-Series-A.

rolling
Credits cloud credits official program page
Status

Rolling applications direct or via VC/accelerator partner

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorcredit amount not public
Terms MongoDB Atlas credits plus Voyage AI tokens; specific dollar amount not stated on official page No equity stated on the official page Credits: Atlas credits plus Voyage AI embedding/reranker tokens; matching credits via Fireworks AI and Temporal partnerships
Fit AI-native or data-heavy founders building on MongoDB Atlas. Company: Less than 7 years old; Series A or earlier; single software product (no agencies, dev shops, consultants). Global. Short online form; partner referral accepted.
Neon Startup Program
Neon · Online application

Use this if Postgres infrastructure is already on the critical path and the company meets the funding-backed eligibility threshold.

rolling
Credits database credits official program page plus official launch post
Status

Official startup application is live and reviewed on a rolling basis

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorFunding threshold
Terms Up to $100,000 in Neon credits according to the official startup page No equity stated on official startup program page Credits: Up to $100K Neon credits
Fit Early-stage, venture-backed startups building a product or MVP on Postgres infrastructure. Company: Official page says startups need at least $1M in verifiable funding and venture backing. Global, subject to Neon program availability. Short official application with company email, website, and investor or accelerator information.
Notion for Startups
Notion · Remote / online

Use this if Notion is the team's source of truth and free Business plan would change collaboration.

rolling
Credits software credits official program page
Status

Rolling online application

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratortier varies by verification
Terms 1, 3, or 6 months free Notion Business plan depending on verification tier No equity stated on the official page Credits: Up to 6 months free Notion Business
Fit Workspace admin with valid work email (no Gmail, Outlook, etc.). Company: Fewer than 100 employees; non-paying Notion customer; no prior Notion promotions. Global. Short online application.
NVIDIA Inception
NVIDIA · Online

Apply if NVIDIA hardware, software, or ecosystem access is directly tied to your technical roadmap.

rolling
Credits startup membership official program page
Status

No application fees, deadlines, or cohorts

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
Terms Free program with training, partner offers, preferred pricing, cloud credits, and VC introductions for eligible startups Free; no application fees, membership fees, or equity requirements Credits: Free cloud credits and partner offers are listed by the official program
Fit Founders building GPU-heavy AI, robotics, physical AI, simulation, or accelerated computing companies. Company: Incorporated company with a working website, at least one developer, and company age under 10 years. Global, subject to program eligibility. Online application and eligibility check.
Perplexity for Startups
Perplexity · Remote / online

Apply if research-grade search is core to the product and Enterprise Pro for the team would change the workflow.

rolling
Credits AI credits official program page
Status

Rolling via Perplexity Startup Partner referral

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorPartner required
Terms $5,000 in Perplexity API credits plus 6 months Enterprise Pro for up to 50 seats No equity Credits: $5,000 Perplexity API credits
Fit Founders building search or research-heavy AI products via a Perplexity Startup Partner. Company: Raised under $20M equity, less than 5 years old, affiliated with an approved Perplexity Startup Partner. Global; partner-network gated. Application via approved partner referral.
PostHog for Startups
PostHog · Remote / online

Use this if product analytics, session replay, or feature flags are core and $50K credits would cover Y1.

rolling
Credits software credits official program page
Status

Rolling; auto-approval then manual eligibility review

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorcredits not baa eligible
Terms $50,000 in PostHog credits valid 12 months No equity stated on the official page Credits: $50K PostHog credits across most products and add-ons
Fit Founders of early-stage startup applying directly. Company: Less than 2 years old; under $5M raised. Global. ~2-minute online form.
Render Startup Program
Render · Remote / online

Use this if Render is the deploy target and AI-tier compute credits cover real GPU spend.

rolling
Credits cloud credits official program page
Status

Build tier open; Scale/AI tiers require accelerator/VC affiliation

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorscale tier partner gated
Terms $5K-$100K Render credits depending on tier No equity stated on the official page Credits: Build tier $5K; Scale tier up to $25K; AI tier up to $100K compute-intensive
Fit Founders applying with a created Render instance. Company: Build tier <$1M raised; Scale tier $1M+; AI tier $2.5M+ compute-heavy. Global. Online application referencing your Render instance.
Stripe Atlas
Stripe · Remote / online; Delaware C-corp formation

Use this if Delaware incorporation plus Stripe credits and partner perks fit the founding stack.

rolling
Credits incorporation plus dev tool credits official program page
Status

Form a company any time

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorpaid product
Terms $2,500 in Stripe product credits in year one plus $50K+ partner perks No equity; $500 one-time setup fee plus $100/year renewal after Y1 Credits: $50K+ partner perks (Mercury, Xero, AWS, etc.)
Fit Founders incorporating a Delaware C-corp via Atlas. Company: New companies forming via Atlas; available in 140+ countries. 140+ countries supported by Stripe Atlas. Minutes-long workflow plus $500 setup fee.
Together AI Startup Accelerator
Together AI · Online application

Use this if AI inference, fine-tuning, or evaluation spend is a real bottleneck and engineering support would speed up deployment.

rolling
Credits AI infrastructure accelerator official program page plus official launch post
Status

Official startup accelerator application is live

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not a classic acceleratorStage-based benefits
Terms Program tiers list up to $15K, $30K, or $50K in free platform credits depending on funding stage No equity stated on official startup accelerator page Credits: Together AI platform credits; credits do not apply to reserved GPU clusters according to official page
Fit AI-native startups whose model training, fine-tuning, inference, or evaluation stack could use Together AI. Company: Funding-stage tiers are described on the official page: Build up to $5M raised, Grow $5M-$10M, Scale over $10M. Global, subject to Together AI review and service availability. Official form with company and infrastructure details.
Vercel for Startups
Vercel · Online application through Vercel team account

Use this if Vercel is already the production frontend or AI app hosting path and credits would directly lower burn.

rolling
Credits cloud credits official startup credits page
Status

Official startup credits application is live; review usually takes several business days

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorPartner requiredBenefits vary
Terms Up to $30,000 in Vercel platform credits according to the official startup credits page No equity stated; requires team account, partner proof, and valid payment setup under Vercel terms Credits: Up to $30K Vercel credits
Fit Startups using Vercel that can prove partner or ecosystem eligibility. Company: Requires a Vercel team and partner proof; not a general accelerator cohort. Global, subject to Vercel program availability. Short form plus Vercel login/team setup and partner proof upload.
Garanti BBVA Partners Tech
Garanti BBVA · Mecidiyekoy, Istanbul

Apply if bank access, corporate pilots, and Istanbul investor visibility are more valuable than a pure venture accelerator.

soon
Turkey corporate accelerator official program page
Status

Applications close May 22, 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
company age requirement
Terms Office, mentorship, PR/marketing, consulting, finance and investor access, and Garanti BBVA collaboration paths Not stated on official page Perks: Bank partnership paths, workspace, mentoring, investor access, and corporate visibility
Fit Istanbul-linked founders with an MVP-stage technology startup and corporate partnership potential. Company: Official page asks for MVP, market potential, at least two years operating history, scalability, and strong revenue model. Turkey / Istanbul focus. Official application plus corporate program selection.
Lonca 12. Donem
Kuveyt Turk · Sisli, Istanbul

Apply if a non-dilutive Istanbul bank-backed accelerator can unlock grants, APIs, and PoC access.

soon
Turkey corporate accelerator official application page; verified 2026-05-09 via Turkish press citing official announcement (loncagirisim.com SSL cert error during fetch)
Status

Applications close May 10, 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Terms Up to 400,000 TL cash grant plus office, mentoring, technical/legal/financial consulting, Kuveyt Turk API and cloud support, and PoC support No fee, equity, or option requested according to official FAQ Credits: Cloud support is listed by the official page
Fit Prototype-stage Turkey founders who can use banking APIs, PoC access, and non-dilutive local support. Company: Prototype or early company with a scalable technology product. Turkey / Istanbul focus. Official application plus selection process.
ITU Cekirdek General Category
ITU ARI Teknokent · Sariyer, Istanbul

Apply if Istanbul preincubation, BiGG funding path, and Big Bang exposure are valuable for a Turkey-based science/tech project.

open
Turkey preincubation official application page plus official news announcement
Status

2026 ITU Cekirdek BiGG Yatirim applications opened March 6, 2026 per official news; final deadline not stated on apply page

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
final deadline not on apply page
Terms Up to 900,000 TL investment via TUBITAK 1812 BiGG Yatirim path; preincubation acceleration leading toward Big Bang exposure BiGG 1812 framework typically applies (3% Stage 2, up to 10% Stage 3) when funded; preincubation itself does not take equity Perks: ITU ARI Teknokent ecosystem, preincubation, training, BiGG implementer route, and Big Bang visibility
Fit Students, graduates, and technology founders with projects that fit ITU Cekirdek categories. Company: Technology-based idea or prototype projects, regardless of founder nationality if criteria are met. Istanbul centered; official page says entrepreneurs can apply regardless of nationality. Apply through the BiGG 2026 portal; verify final deadline before submitting.
YTU Startup House Incubation Program
YTU Startup House (Yildiz Teknik Universitesi) · Davutpasa Kampusu, Esenler, Istanbul

Apply if Istanbul-based and want a university incubator with global office support and partner credit perks.

open
Turkey incubator official program page
Status

2026 second-period applications: Dec 22, 2025 to June 14, 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
funding not disclosedequity not disclosed
Terms Not stated on official page Not stated on official page Credits: AWS, Microsoft, NVIDIA, GitHub, Atlassian, Notion, Miro partner perks
Fit Founders with completed idea and product development phases seeking sales growth. Company: Post-product, pre/early-revenue startups. Turkey-based. Low.
YTU Startup House Pre-Incubation
YTU Startup House (Yildiz Teknik Universitesi) · Davutpasa Kampusu, Esenler, Istanbul

Apply if Istanbul-based and at idea stage and want a university on-ramp before incubation.

open
Turkey pre-incubator official program page
Status

Applications open Jan 1 to June 30, 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
funding not disclosedequity not disclosed
Terms Not stated on official page Not stated on official page Perks: Path into YTU incubation plus partner perks
Fit Founders converting concepts into functional products with initial revenue. Company: Pre-incorporation through early product. Turkey-based. Low.
Stanford StartX
Stanford StartX · Stanford / Stanford Research Park (moving to The Link in 2027)

Apply if Stanford-affiliated and a no-fee, equity-free founder network is the highest-leverage option.

rolling
Turkey accelerator official program page
Status

Apply, interview, cohort kickoff

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Affiliation requiredno direct funding
Terms No direct check; community plus partner perks 0% equity, no fees Perks: 3,000+ Stanford founders; $200B+ portfolio valuation; 21 unicorns
Fit Stanford affiliation (student, faculty, or alumni). Company: All sectors; AI and Med/Biotech tracks featured. Stanford-affiliated only. Application plus admissions interview.
1773 ITU Teknopark Startup Acceleration Program
1773 ITU Teknopark · Istanbul, Turkey (ITU Maslak campus)

Apply if Istanbul-based and want a flexible 2-4 month on-ramp from a separate ITU vehicle than itu-cekirdek.

rolling
Turkey accelerator official program page
Status

Rolling intake; verify via info@1773ituteknopark.com

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
funding not disclosedequity not disclosed
Terms Not stated on official page Not stated on official page Perks: ITU Teknopark ecosystem; sized to participant needs
Fit Early-stage entrepreneurs developing or evaluating business ideas. Company: Pre-incorporation through early-stage. Turkey-based. Low.
Albaraka Garaj
Albaraka Turk · Umraniye, Istanbul

Apply or introduce yourself if bank access and Albaraka's fintech network are directly useful.

rolling
Turkey corporate accelerator official homepage plus official introduction form
Status

Official introduction form accepts founder submissions without waiting for an application period

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
formal intake needs confirmation
Terms Coworking, non-repayable grant support by need/success, mentoring, consulting, bank/API ecosystem, and fintech fund meeting path Official FAQ says support is non-repayable and no fee is requested; equity not stated Perks: Albaraka bank access, APIs, fintech mentoring, grant support, and fund introduction path
Fit Istanbul fintech and bank-adjacent founders who want bank access and possible grants. Company: Prototype to seed-stage fintech, SaaS, AI, blockchain, payments, or insurtech teams. Turkey / Istanbul focus. Start through the introduction form; confirm formal accelerator intake if deadline-sensitive.
BiGG Cube Incubation
Teknopark Istanbul / Cube Incubation · Teknopark Istanbul

Apply if you want a Teknopark Istanbul route into BiGG plus labs and deep-tech infrastructure.

rolling
Turkey BiGG implementer official program page
Status

Official page says apply via PRODIS by selecting accelerator program 30

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
bigg terms apply
Terms Pathway into TUBITAK 1812 BiGG plus office, company setup support, workshops, technical/academic mentoring, labs, clean room, and demo day BiGG investment terms apply if funded; program fee not stated Perks: Teknopark Istanbul labs, consortium support, venture visibility, and BiGG route
Fit Istanbul deep-tech founders seeking a route into TUBITAK BiGG. Company: Science and technology projects aligned with Cube's BiGG priority areas. Turkey / Istanbul focus. PRODIS selection plus implementer screening.
CMU Project Olympus
Carnegie Mellon University (Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship) · Pittsburgh, PA (4620 Henry Street)

Apply if CMU-affiliated and EIR mentorship plus $5K micro-grants help commercialize research.

rolling
Turkey incubator official program page
Status

Ongoing for active PROBE projects

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
small grant capAffiliation requiredno direct investment
Terms Spark Grants up to $5,000 (micro-grants) Not stated on official page Perks: EIR mentorship plus CONNECTS events
Fit At least one founder must be a current CMU student; faculty and Innovation Fellows also eligible. Company: Research-driven proof-of-concept ventures. CMU-affiliated only. PROBE intake plus regular EIR meetings; pitch for Spark Grants.
Cube Incubation Kulucka
Teknopark Istanbul · Teknopark Istanbul

Apply if the company needs labs, workshops, and longer incubation rather than a short pitch accelerator.

rolling
Turkey incubator official program page
Status

Official page has a Hemen Basvur application surface

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Equity terms unclear
Terms Up to 36 months of incubation support, office/lab/workshop access, mentoring, consulting, business development, investor matching, and demo day Not stated on the official page Perks: Physical infrastructure, labs, workshops, mentors, business development, investor matching, and demo day
Fit Istanbul founders building hard-tech, deep-tech, or infrastructure-heavy products. Company: Technology startups being founded or younger than three years. Turkey / Istanbul focus. Official application plus incubator review.
TT Ventures Pilot
TT Ventures / Turk Telekom Ventures · Turkey; TT Ventures program with Istanbul corporate network

Apply if Turk Telekom distribution, corporate collaboration, and local accelerator credibility can move the company faster than a generic cohort.

rolling
Turkey corporate accelerator official program page plus official application form
Status

Official application form is live; no specific 2026 cohort deadline stated on the program landing page

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Date needs recheckTerms need recheck
Terms Up to $30,000 investment from TT Ventures plus mentoring, office, technology infrastructure, promotion, business connections, and investor access; no participation fee Program terms are accepted through the official application form; equity percentage not disclosed on the public page Perks: Turk Telekom collaboration paths, 450+ mentor network, office, demo day, and two-week US program opportunity
Fit Turkey-linked technology founders who can benefit from Turk Telekom access and corporate validation. Company: Idea through product-stage technology teams across AI, SaaS, telecom, IoT, fintech, health, gaming, and B2B categories. Turkey / Istanbul centered, with global expansion support described by the program. Multi-step official application covering venture, idea, founder, team, company, and supporting materials.
Workup Girisimcilik Programi
Turkiye Is Bankasi / Yapay Zeka Fabrikasi · Istanbul

Apply if Isbank ecosystem access, PoC support, and Istanbul investor visibility can move the company forward.

rolling
Turkey corporate accelerator official program page
Status

Official page routes founders to an active application surface

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Equity terms unclear
Terms Free office, visibility, PoC/business development, cloud and tech packages, investor access, global access, and mentoring Not stated on the official page Credits: Cloud and technology packages are listed by the official page
Fit Turkey-linked founders past idea stage who want bank-backed growth support. Company: Early technology startups with MVP/prototype or vertical fit. Turkey / Istanbul focus. Official application and program screening.
Arya Yatirima Hazirlik Programi
Arya Women Investment Platform · Turkey / online plus investor events

Track if the team fits Arya's investor readiness and women-led startup network better than a general accelerator.

verify
Turkey investor readiness program official program page
Status

Official page has pre-application form; no dated 2026 deadline found

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Deadline unknown
Terms Investor readiness, online education, bootcamp, demo day, and Arya investor exposure Not stated on the official page Perks: Arya investor network, education, demo day, and readiness support
Fit Women-led or gender-balanced Turkey startups preparing for investment. Company: Technology-based, scalable companies with product-market fit and investor readiness potential. Turkey / Istanbul investor network. Use as a pre-application/watchlist until a dated cohort is confirmed.
MIT delta v
Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship · Cambridge, MA (MIT campus)

Apply if you are MIT-affiliated and want a Cambridge summer with $75K equity-free and a Kresge Demo Day.

closed
Turkey accelerator official program page
Status

2026 application closed April 1, 2026; next cycle 2027

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedAffiliation required
Terms $75K equity-free per team 0% equity Perks: $200K+ per team in perks and partnerships
Fit Currently enrolled MIT student; solo founders welcome from 2026. Company: Early-stage product or research; evidence of customer or partner interest. MIT-affiliated only. Application form plus evidence of demo and customer interest.
Anthology Fund
Menlo Ventures and Anthropic · Remote investment process with Menlo / Anthropic network

Apply if access to Anthropic and Menlo is directly relevant to the product or infrastructure roadmap.

rolling
Track AI fund official fund page
Status

Rolling applications; official page says response is expected within two weeks

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Fund, not accelerator
Terms Investments starting at $100K Negotiated case by case Credits: Anthropic and program-specific AI benefits are described by the official page
Fit AI founders who would benefit from Anthropic access and Menlo-led venture support. Company: Pre-seed through Series A AI companies with a credible venture-scale wedge. Global applications are accepted, with US venture fit preferred. Short official fund application plus investment review.
Thiel Fellowship
Thiel Foundation · Anywhere (remote)

Track this if you are under 22 and willing to drop out; $250K non-dilutive over two years has no peer.

rolling
Track fellowship official program page
Status

Year-round rolling applications

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
age cap 22must drop outvery small cohort
Terms $250K over 2 years 0% (no equity taken) Perks: Network of Thiel Fellows alumni
Fit Founders 22 or younger without a university degree; must drop out if currently enrolled. Company: Individual fellows; team or solo OK; ~20-30 fellows per year. Global. Medium.
Antler Residency
Antler · SF, NYC, Austin, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, Nairobi, and others

Apply if local founder density and cofounder matching are more important than a top-tier US accelerator signal.

rolling
Track residency official global residency page
Status

Apply at any time per official page; upcoming start dates include Japan May 11, US Jul 1, Singapore/Indonesia Jul 20, Australia Jul 27, Continental Europe Sep 14, UK Sep 22, Kenya Oct 5, 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Location-specific terms
Terms Location-specific investment after investment committee Location-specific terms; official page says terms vary by location Perks: Cofounder matching, local partner coaching, residency curriculum, and investment committee path
Fit Day-zero founders who want structured cofounder search and local cohort density. Company: Best before or just after company formation. Global, but each city has its own residency calendar and terms. Pick the location, then complete the official Antler application.
Dreamit Ventures
Dreamit Ventures · USA (remote-friendly)

Track this if at pre-Series-A health/security/urban with revenue and want enterprise pilot acceleration.

rolling
Track post-accelerator growth program official program page
Status

Apply any time; Customer Sprints 4x/year, Investor Sprints 3x/year

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
revenue stage onlyvertical restricted
Terms $500K-$1.5M (right to invest up to $1M) Small equity for initial investment; structured as pre-Series-A check Perks: Customer Sprint with 20-30 enterprise decision-makers in 2 weeks
Fit Founders with deployed product and early traction in HealthTech/SecureTech/UrbanTech. Company: US C-Corp (or Israeli corp); pre-Series A with PMF evidence; not idea-stage. US/Israel-friendly. Medium.
NFX FAST
NFX · Remote application; portfolio meets in San Francisco

Apply if a 9-day decision and access to the NFX Guild materially compress fundraising.

rolling
Track fast-funding official program page
Status

Rolling; 9-day decision window

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Equity terms unclearFund, not accelerator
Terms $100K-$250K Not stated on official page; standard pre-seed/seed terms Perks: Access to NFX Guild of 400+ founders
Fit Early-stage founders; no idea is too early. Company: Excludes semiconductor, medical devices, pure pharma, pure hardware, network devices. US, Israel, LatAm, Europe. Private BriefLink with deck, video, and 12 questions.
Plug and Play Tech Center Accelerator
Plug and Play · Sunnyvale HQ plus 60+ global locations

Track this if enterprise pilot revenue is the bottleneck and a vertical-fit corporate cohort would unlock PoCs.

rolling
Track accelerator official program page
Status

Two batches per year per vertical; Silicon Valley Summit May 19-21, 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
vertical quality variescash investment not guaranteed
Terms Optional separate investment via PnP Ventures (SAFE/convertible note); program itself is non-cash 0% for program participation; standard SAFE only if PnP Ventures invests Perks: 500+ corporate partners; vertical-aligned cohorts
Fit Seed to Series B founders seeking enterprise pilots; vertical-fit required. Company: 113 startups in first SV 2026 batch; 25+ verticals; corporate-partner-aligned. Global; vertical batches in SV, Munich, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, NYC. Medium; vertical selection at submission.
Seedcamp
Seedcamp · London, UK; remote-friendly

Track this if Europe's longest-running pre-seed fund's network is a credible early-investor path.

rolling
Track pre-seed fund official-sparse
Status

Rolling; Pitch Us anytime

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
funding not disclosedequity not disclosedFund, not accelerator
Terms Not stated on official page Not stated on official page Perks: Portfolio includes Wise, Revolut, UiPath
Fit Open to early-stage founders. Company: Pre-seed and seed-stage tech companies. Europe-focused; portfolio includes UK, EU, global. Pitch deck plus Pitch Us form.
StartupYard Remote Lab
StartupYard · Remote (Prague-based)

Track this if Europe deeptech and Credo/Rockaway network access fit the company stage.

rolling
Track accelerator official program page
Status

Rolling applications

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
funding not disclosedequity not disclosedlow acceptance rate
Terms Not stated on official page Not stated on official page Perks: Backed by Credo Ventures and Rockaway Capital
Fit Founders with at least a working prototype or recent commercial launch. Company: Deep-tech only; transactional business model required. Global (remote). Typeform application; less than 3% acceptance.
Techstars Accelerators
Techstars · Multiple global programs; some remote-first

Apply only when a specific Techstars program matches the startup better than a general accelerator would.

varies
Track accelerator network official hub plus founder application surface
Status

Deadlines vary by accelerator; use the official founder application hub

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
program specific deadlines
Terms $220K $20K for 5% common via CEA plus $200K uncapped MFN SAFE Perks: Techstars network, city/vertical program access, mentors, and investor exposure
Fit Early founders who match a specific Techstars city, vertical, or managing director. Company: Pre-seed and seed companies ready for a structured accelerator. Global, but fit depends on the individual program. Choose the right accelerator first, then submit the official founder application.
Akbank PoChallenge
Akbank Lab (with NayaOne) · Istanbul (Demo Day at Sabanci Center)

Apply if mature fintech and Akbank paid-PoC plus supplier path is more valuable than equity investment.

varies
Track corporate accelerator official program page
Status

Annual cycle; Demo Day Nov 7

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
mature companies onlyexact deadlines vary
Terms Paid PoC contracts with Akbank; long-term supplier path No equity Perks: Bank PoC track; ~50% deployment rate of completed PoCs
Fit Mature fintech/tech companies with existing products and references. Company: Established companies, not pre-revenue. Local plus global; open to all local and global companies. Medium.
Sequoia Arc
Sequoia Capital · Sequoia network / Arc Intensive

Track this if the company is Sequoia-caliber and Arc would be a path into a top-tier partner relationship.

opens soon
Track venture program official program page
Status

Spring '26 cohort closed February 23, 2026; Fall '26 round opens summer 2026 per official page

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
not yet opennot standard accelerator
Terms Company-specific Sequoia investment Company-specific; official FAQ says no dedicated Arc terms Perks: Sequoia partner access, PMF support, and company-building curriculum
Fit Founders already credible for Sequoia-level early-stage consideration. Company: Seed and pre-seed venture-scale startups where Sequoia is a plausible partner. Americas and Europe focus; verify the next program geography. Sign up via the Arc page; Fall '26 application window expected to open summer 2026.
SPC Founder Fellowship
South Park Commons · San Francisco and New York City

Track this if you want serious -1 to 0 support plus a meaningful first check.

opens soon
Track fellowship official program page
Status

Fall 2026 applications open in summer 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not open yet
Terms $400K upfront plus $600K guaranteed in the next external round 7% for the upfront component; follow-on terms per SPC page Perks: Pre-fellowship, bootcamp, residency, and SPC network
Fit Founders moving from -1 to 0 who are ready to build a venture-scale company. Company: Best before product and revenue, especially if founder-market fit is still forming. Global applicants who can participate in the SPC fellowship/residency structure. Watchlist now; apply when the fall application opens.
AngelPad
AngelPad · NYC and San Francisco

Track this if MIT-ranked top US accelerator with sub-1% acceptance fits the next cycle.

watchlist
Track accelerator official program page
Status

Applications currently closed; ~15 teams selected every 6 months

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedEquity terms unclear
Terms $120K cash plus $300K cloud credits Equity stated as undisclosed % on official page Perks: Daily founder access; ~150 alumni including Postmates, Buffer, Periscope Data
Fit Founders building consumer or B2B software; daily access to founders Korte and Magescas. Company: Seed-stage; ~15 teams selected from ~2,000+ applicants per cohort. Global; in-person required in NYC or SF. Medium; selective.
Terminal Startup Acceleration Program
Turkish Airlines (THY) · Istanbul, Turkey

Track this if aviation-adjacent and a Turkish Airlines PoC plus pilot deal is materially valuable.

watchlist
Track corporate accelerator official program page
Status

2025 cycle closed Jan 5, 2025; 2026 cycle TBA

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
last cycle closed 2025value depends on pilot conversion
Terms PoC/pilot project backing; flight tickets and miles; no investment No equity Perks: Turkish Airlines PoC plus mileage and global event support
Fit Founders whose solution aligns with focus areas and who can run a PoC with Turkish Airlines. Company: Product-stage with or without revenue. Global. Medium.
The Family Accelerator
The Family · Remote

Track this if early-stage and 5% equity for a remote 6-week sprint plus demo day fits.

watchlist
Track accelerator official-sparse
Status

Twice yearly cohorts; 50 startups per cohort; 2026 status uncertain

low confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public termshistory of team changeslow public credibility vs old incarnation
Terms Not stated (no direct cash investment described) 5% equity Perks: Mentorship, demo day, post-demo fundraising support
Fit Open globally; great entrepreneurs can come from anywhere. Company: Early-stage. Global. Airtable application.
AI Grant
AI Grant / NFDG · San Francisco summit plus accelerator programming

Track this because the value is unusually high for AI-native seed-stage startups, but do not treat the closed batch as apply-now.

closed
Track AI accelerator official program page
Status

Applications for Batch 4 are closed per official page; no Batch 5 announcement yet

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedNot currently open
Terms $250K on an uncapped SAFE plus listed Azure and additional credits for the closed Batch 4 page $250K on an uncapped SAFE according to official page Credits: $350K Azure credits plus $250K additional credits listed for Batch 4
Fit Seed-stage AI-native product startups that fit the next AI Grant batch theme. Company: Batch 4 is closed; eligibility must be rechecked when the next application window opens. Global applicants may be relevant, with San Francisco programming listed by the official page. Track next batch; do not spend application time until the official page reopens.
Conviction Embed
Conviction · San Francisco retreat plus program

Track this if the startup is AI-native enough that Conviction's network is unusually relevant.

closed
Track AI founder program official program page
Status

Cohort 6 in flight: retreat March 20-22 and demo day May 14, 2026; no Cohort 7 announced yet

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closed
Terms $250K Uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE or same price as recent round Perks: AI-native founder network, retreat, investor access, and Conviction support
Fit AI-native founders building software where AI is the core product. Company: Pre-seed or seed AI companies that fit Conviction's Software 3.0 thesis. Global applicants who can participate in SF-centered programming. Track next cohort; current cohort deadline has passed.
Betaworks Camp
Betaworks · New York City

Track this when the Camp theme lines up tightly with the product category.

closed
Track theme accelerator official application page
Status

Spring '26 'AI Camp: Agent Systems' cohort runs March 2 to May 15, 2026; next applications expected June-July 2026

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedTheme-dependent
Terms Up to $500K from Betaworks and syndicate partners Not fixed on the official public page Perks: Theme-specific product feedback, NYC residency, and demo day
Fit Founders building exactly inside the current Camp theme. Company: Pre-seed or seed AI/frontier product companies that benefit from a narrow theme cohort. Global applicants who can participate in NYC-centered programming. Track the next theme; apply when the application window matches the startup.
Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Accelerator
Founders Factory (with Northwestern Medicine) · London and Chicago

Track this if you are EU-based health AI and want a US bridge plus USD 150K next cycle.

closed
Track accelerator official program page
Status

2026 cycle closed April 30, 2026; track for next cycle

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedequity not disclosed
Terms USD 150,000 investment per company Not stated on official page Perks: Northwestern Medicine US healthcare market entry path
Fit European AI founders building healthcare technologies. Company: Healthcare-focused AI companies seeking US market entry. UK/Europe-based founders, with Chicago Residency Week. Typeform plus interview process.
EIT Health Catapult
EIT Health · Pan-European (remote application plus finals events)

Track this for the next cycle if EU health competition exposure plus a EUR 30K prize fits the trajectory.

closed
Track competition official program page
Status

2026 cycle closed April 27, 2026; next cycle 2027

high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedtraction bar 500k
Terms EUR 30,000 cash prize per winning category plus in-kind sponsor prizes 0% (no equity required) Perks: Exposure to leading European health investors
Fit Health and life sciences founders incorporated and operating in EU/Horizon Europe-associated countries. Company: Micro/small enterprise (under 50 employees), founded within 10 years, with EUR 500K+ raised or revenue. EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries. Written application in English; pitch and training over multi-stage process.
YC AI Startup School
Y Combinator · San Francisco

Track this for the next iteration if AI compute credits plus YC network density would change the build plan.

closed
Track event official-sparse
Status

Early decision closed April 10, 2026; main event July 25-26, 2026

medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closednot a funding program
Terms $25K+ in compute credits (OpenAI, Anthropic, others); up to $500 flight reimbursement 0% equity; event, not investment Credits: $25K+ AI compute credits
Fit Hand-selected promising builders globally. Company: AI-focused builders. Global; flown to SF. Selective application; YC-curated.

No matching programs.

Last verified May 9, 2026. Official pages can change without warning.

Startup-programs skill

Build agent prompt with the startup-programs skill, source rules, and selected program packet.

TBH_CATALOG_URL=https://compounddd.com/tbh/catalog/index.json \
TBH_ARTIFACT_BASE_URL=https://compounddd.com/tbh \
bunx @tbh-md/cli install @compound/startup-programs

Generated from https://compounddd.com/apply on 2026-06-01

selectedProgramIds = ["a16z-speedrun-sr007","entrepreneur-first-application-hub","hf0-residency","neo-residency","five-hundred-global-flagship","founders-factory-aviva-fintech","ai2-incubator","pearx","south-park-commons-member-residency","forum-ventures-accelerator","launch-accelerator","mucker-lab","startup-wise-guys-flagship","station-f-fighters","station-f-founders","founders-inc","scifounders","the-house-ai-accelerator-summer-2026","y-combinator-summer-2026","berkeley-skydeck","on-deck-founders","soma-fellows","climatelaunchpad","eit-jumpstarter-2026","innovate-uk-venture-builder","sovereign-tech-standards-network-2026","twentyeight-digital-vip","eic-accelerator-2026","elias-open-call-2-2026","nlnet-ngi-zero-commons","tubitak-bigg-yatirim-1812-2026","emergent-ventures","lambda-research-grant","prototype-fund-germany","bigg-impact-odtu","bigg-6g-odtu","akamai-cloud-rise","algolia-for-startups","anthropic-for-startups","aws-activate-credits","cerebras-supernova","cloudflare-for-startups","datadog-for-startups","digitalocean-startups","elevenlabs-grants","github-for-startups","google-cloud-ai-startup-program","groq-for-startups","hubspot-for-startups","linear-for-startups","microsoft-for-startups","modal-startups","mongodb-for-startups","neon-startup-program","notion-for-startups","nvidia-inception","perplexity-for-startups","posthog-for-startups","render-startup-program","stripe-atlas","together-ai-startup-accelerator","vercel-for-startups","garanti-bbva-partners-tech-2026","lonca-12-donem-2026","itu-cekirdek-general-category","ytu-startup-house-incubation","ytu-startup-house-pre-incubation","stanford-startx","1773-itu-teknopark-acceleration","albaraka-garaj","bigg-cube-incubation","cmu-project-olympus","cube-incubation-kulucka","tt-ventures-pilot-2026","workup-girisimcilik-programi","arya-yatirima-hazirlik-programi"]

Match selectedProgramIds in programs.json to filter the all-applyable set.