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.
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Apply nowacceleratorofficial application plus official announcement
Status
Applications close May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
TermsUp to $1M investment plus partner credits$500K for 10% via SAFE plus $500K into the next round within 18 monthsCredits: $5M+ in partner credits listed by the program
FitHigh-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.
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.
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Apply nowcompany formation programofficial 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
TermsEquity-free grant plus up to $250K investment on some paths$125K for 8% plus optional $125K uncapped MFN SAFE on the SF/Delaware pathPerks: Cofounder matching, idea formation, venture design, and investor preparation
FitExceptional 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.
Apply if founder quality and focused SF residency density matter more than a broad curriculum.
open
Apply nowresidencyofficial 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
TermsNot stated on official public pageNot stated on official public pagePerks: Small cohort, repeat-founder density, and SF in-person focus
FitBest 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.
Apply if the founder profile is unusually strong and Neo's technical founder network is a better fit than a broad accelerator.
open
Apply nowresidencyofficial but public terms are sparse
Status
Official residency application page is live
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public terms
TermsNot fully text-visible on the official public pageNot fully text-visible on the official public pagePerks: Neo founder, operator, and investor network
FitHigh-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.
Apply if the team needs a global accelerator brand, investor exposure, and a Silicon Valley operating network.
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Apply nowacceleratorofficial 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 investment6% stake, subject to terms and diligencePerks: Silicon Valley programming, investor exposure, and 500 Global founder network
FitGlobal 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.
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 nowacceleratorofficial program page
Status
Applications currently open; no specific close date stated
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
equity not discloseddeadline not stated
TermsGBP 50,000 capital investment per startupNot stated on official pagePerks: Aviva commercial network plus operational support
FitPre-seed to Series A founders in fintech-adjacent sectors.Company: Pre-seed to Series A companies.Global; London-based program.Typeform application.
Apply if you need deep AI company-building support rather than a generic accelerator curriculum.
rolling
Apply nowincubatorofficial framework plus application page
Status
Official incubator application form is live
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
TermsUp to $600K pre-seed investment at a $10M cap7% common stock for incubation plus separate SAFE investment termsPerks: Hands-on AI company building, technical support, and up to 12 months of personalized incubation
FitAI 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.
Apply if a small-batch Pear network can help with customers, hiring, fundraising, and early product-market fit.
rolling
Apply nowacceleratorofficial 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 investmentNot stated as fixed on the official program pageCredits: $1M+ in cloud credits
FitPre-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 · 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 nowresidencyofficial apply page
Status
Official apply page routes ready founders to the Member Residency
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
TermsNo cost and no right to invest stated on the official apply pageNo cost or right to invest stated on the official apply pagePerks: SPC community, exploration structure, and founder-market fit pressure before company formation
FitTechnical 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.
FitB2B 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 / Jason Calacanis · Remote with Silicon Valley investor network
Apply if fundraising exposure and pitch iteration are the bottleneck, not idea discovery.
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Apply nowacceleratorofficial program page
Status
Official application page is live
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Equity terms unclear
Terms$125K investmentNot stated on the official program pagePerks: Investor meetings, pitch practice, and LAUNCH network access
FitFounders 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.
Apply if a long-term LA-based program without demo-day pressure suits the company shape.
rolling
Apply nowacceleratorofficial program page
Status
Open application reviewed quarterly
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
high equity for pre seedlong decision cycles
Terms$100K-$175K10-15% equityPerks: 200+ mentors; 97% of alumni raise outside capital
FitPre-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 · 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 nowacceleratorofficial program page
Status
Official program page has Apply now; specific batch deadline varies
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Terms need recheck
TermsConvertible investment up to EUR 100K plus possible EUR 250K follow-onProgram cost of EUR 35K is stated on the official page; investment terms require verificationPerks: Sales, fundraising, demo day, mentor network, and Europe-wide accelerator community
FitEnglish-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.
Apply if a Paris in-person residency at Europe's largest startup campus fits the 6-12 month plan.
rolling
Apply nowincubatorofficial-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
TermsNo direct cash investment described on official page1% equity per Station F's published communicationsPerks: Europe's largest startup campus
FitEarly-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. · 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
Conditionalresidencyofficial-sparse
Status
Rolling; response within ~1 month
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public terms
Terms$100K-$250K first checksNot stated on official pagePerks: 42,000 sq ft Fort Mason campus tuned for hardware and emerging tech
FitFounders 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.
Apply if you are building science-heavy and a hands-on partner with up to $1M would change the next 12 months.
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Conditionalfellowshipofficial-sparse
Status
Rolling; pitch via hello@scifounders.com
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public termsemail only process
TermsUp to $1MNot stated on official pagePerks: Hands-on mentorship from Matt Krisiloff (ex-OpenAI, Conception)
FitCommitted technical founders building research-heavy companies.Company: Pre-seed to Series A; science or research-heavy.Open to founders worldwide.Low; email pitch.
Apply late only if the Berkeley affiliation is strong and the compute package directly accelerates the product.
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ConditionalAI acceleratorofficial 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
TermsSAFE investment plus up to $750K in free compute and special access from Databricks, Microsoft, and OpenAIStandard SAFE for 7% to 10%Credits: Up to $750K in free compute and special access
FitCal 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.
Apply if you want the highest-signal generalist accelerator network and can still make a late application credible.
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Conditionalacceleratorofficial 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 SAFEPerks: YC partners, alumni network, Demo Day, and startup default credibility
FitEarly 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.
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.
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Conditionalacceleratorofficial 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 feePerks: 900+ advisors; Demo Day to Silicon Valley investors
FitOpen 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 · 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.
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Conditionalfellowshipofficial 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
TermsNo 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
FitTrack 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 · 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.
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Conditionalfellowshipofficial-sparse
Status
Application timing not stated on official page
low confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Sparse public termsDeadline unknown
TermsUp to $2M uncappedUncapped SAFEPerks: 24/7 concierge plus Soma Network access (Cognition, Mercor, Ramp)
FitOriginally 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.
Apply if climate-focused and a high-volume free competition plus mentorship is a strong on-ramp.
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Grantscompetitionofficial 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
TermsFree to enter; prizes at Global Grand Final (specific amounts not stated)0% (no equity required)Perks: Mentorship plus global finals exposure (Singapore)
FitAnyone 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.
European Institute of Innovation and Technology · Europe / hybrid
Apply if non-dilutive European validation matters more than venture accelerator prestige.
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Grantsgrant and pre-acceleratorofficial EIT opportunity page
Status
Applications close May 17, 2026 at 23:59 CET
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Check geography
TermsOver EUR 240K total financial support; cohort prizes include EUR 10K, EUR 5K, and EUR 3KEquity-free prize and training programPerks: Business validation, mentoring, pitch training, and EIT network
FitScience-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.
Apply if you are a UK university spin-out in Frontier AI / engineering biology / advanced materials and need GBP 150K non-dilutive.
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Grantsgrantofficial 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
TermsUp to GBP 150K (Stage 2 grant)0% (non-dilutive grant)Perks: Replacement vehicle for the paused Smart Grant for deeptech founders
FitDeep-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 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.
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Grantsopen-source fundingofficial program page
Status
Applications close May 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM CEST
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
TermsMonthly payment of EUR 4,800 to EUR 5,200 plus training, mentoring, SDO fee reimbursement, and travel supportNo equity; maintainer support programPerks: Standards mentorship, SDO access, training, and travel support
FitOpen-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 (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.
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Grantsincubatorofficial 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
TermsStage 1: EUR 5,000 growth package; Stage 2: up to EUR 25,0005% equity via SAFEPerks: Deeptech incubation with EU network
FitMultidisciplinary 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.
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.
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Grantsblended grant and equityofficial 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
TermsGrant 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-dilutivePerks: Largest EU non-dilutive grant for deeptech
FitSingle 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 - 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.
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Grantsgrantofficial call page
Status
Applications close May 31, 2026 at 23:59 CET
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Europe only
TermsUp to EUR 60K per projectNo equity stated on the official call pagePerks: European AI sustainability project funding and consortium visibility
FitEuropean 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.
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.
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Grantsgrantofficial 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
TermsEUR 5,000-50,000 (scalable for projects with demonstrated potential)0% (non-dilutive grant)Perks: Mentoring and ecosystem support
FitIndividuals, 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 · Turkey; applications through approved accelerator implementers / PRODIS
Apply through an implementer if public pre-seed funding is worth the process and 3% equity structure.
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Grantspublic fundingofficial 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
Terms2026-1 call: 1,350,000 TL investment for 3% equity; up to 1,350,000 TL follow-on may be requested during monitoring3% equity for the 2026-1 pre-seed investment callPerks: Turkey public funding path through approved BiGG implementers
FitTurkey 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.
Mercatus Center (George Mason University) · Remote / global
Apply if non-dilutive support for an unconventional zero-to-one project would fund initial momentum.
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Grantsgrant fellowshipofficial program page
Status
Rolling applications; reviewed continuously since 2018
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
grant size unpredictabletyler cowen personal taste
TermsTypically $10K-$50K; range from a few hundred to ~$100K0% (grants only, non-dilutive)Perks: Grants administered personally by Tyler Cowen
FitAnyone 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.
Apply if a research-grade GPU run plus Lambda CSO mentorship would unlock a concrete project.
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Grantsresearch grantofficial program page
Status
Rolling research-grant applications
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
academic tiltedsmall credit ceiling
TermsUp to $5,000 in Lambda Cloud credits plus mentoring from Lambda CSONo equityCredits: Up to $5,000 Lambda B200/H100 cloud credits
FitResearchers 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.
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.
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Grantsgrantofficial-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
TermsUp to EUR 95,000 over 6 months; up to EUR 158,000 over 10 months0% (non-dilutive grant)Perks: Coaching plus network access
FitDevelopers, 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.
Track this if Turkey-based student/researcher and the next BiGG+ cycle would unlock TUBITAK 1812 investment.
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GrantsTUBITAK 1812 implementerofficial program page
Status
2026 cycle closed May 8, 2026; next cycle TBA
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedearly stage only
TermsTUBITAK BiGG Fund investment per the national 1812 program3% equity (TUBITAK BiGG Fund stake)Perks: Bogazici University-backed maturation plus PRODIS application route
FitUniversity 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 · 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
Grantspublic fundingofficial 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
TermsUp to 2,000,000 TL total support envelope; announcement lists 1,500,000 TL business-development support at 80% rate plus credit-financing supportNo equity; public support includes repayable support terms and credit-financing support according to the official announcementPerks: Personnel, machinery/equipment, software, services, certification, testing, marketing, design, and IP-related eligible expenses
FitTurkey 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.
Use this if Akamai Cloud is the deploy target and a year of $120K credits with a dedicated AM would change runway.
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Creditscloud creditsofficial 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 oneNo equity stated on the official pageCredits: $500 starter; up to $120K Y1 across VMs, GPU instances, cloud storage
FitEarly-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.
Use this if search is on the critical path and $10K of Algolia credits would cover the first year.
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Creditssoftware creditsofficial program page
Status
Rolling online application
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
Terms$10,000 in Algolia credits valid 12 monthsNo equity stated on the official pageCredits: $10,000 Algolia credits plus partner SaaS perks (Segment, Notion, etc.)
FitNew 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.
Use this if Claude is a core production dependency and credits or rate limits would materially change the build plan.
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CreditsAI creditsofficial 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
TermsAnthropic API credits, priority rate limits, and resources are described by official pages; public amount not stated thereNo equity stated; credits and benefits are governed by Anthropic startup program termsCredits: Claude API credits and rate limits, amount determined by Anthropic
FitStartups 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.
Apply if AWS costs are a real constraint and credits would extend runway without dilution.
rolling
Creditscloud creditsofficial 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 CreditsNo equity stated on the official credits pageCredits: Credits can apply to eligible AWS services including Amazon Bedrock model usage
FitFounders 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.
Apply if wafer-scale inference is the critical bottleneck and other AI clouds cannot meet the throughput.
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CreditsAI creditsofficial-sparse
Status
Rolling via Build With Us flow
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorAmount not publicsales led intake
TermsNot stated on official page; sales-led intake via Build With Us flowNot stated on official pageCredits: Cerebras inference / training compute credits; amount not disclosed
FitFounders 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.
Apply if Cloudflare primitives can reduce infrastructure cost or speed up edge, AI, or security product development.
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Creditscloud creditsofficial 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 creditsNo equity stated on the official program pageCredits: Credit caps include R2/Cache Reserve and Workers AI categories
FitInfrastructure, 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.
Use this if observability spend is real and a year of Datadog Pro would cover the team.
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Creditssoftware creditsofficial program page
Status
Rolling; partner referral required; 3-5 business day review
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorPartner required
TermsUp to $100,000 in Datadog Pro credits for one yearNo equity stated on the official pageCredits: $30K-$100K Datadog Pro credits
FitNew 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.
Apply if a year of DigitalOcean credits plus 15 months of paid support would offset hosting cost.
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Creditscloud creditsofficial program page
Status
Rolling applications via partner Typeform
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorcredit amount not public
TermsCloud credits awarded via approved DigitalOcean Startups partners; amount varies by partner tierNo equity stated on the official pageCredits: Variable DigitalOcean credits via partner program; GPU Droplets not covered
FitStartups 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.
Apply if voice or agent capacity is a real bottleneck and a year of free ElevenLabs would change the build plan.
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CreditsAI creditsofficial 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 monthsNo equityCredits: 33M ElevenLabs characters / 12 months free Creator-tier access
FitFounders 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 · 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.
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Creditsdeveloper platform creditsofficial 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 pageNo equity; credits are applied to eligible GitHub Enterprise accounts under program termsCredits: $10K GitHub credits for Enterprise, Copilot, Advanced Security, Actions, Packages, and related eligible offerings
FitFunded 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.
Apply if Google Cloud or Gemini infrastructure is already central to the product roadmap.
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Creditscloud creditsofficial program page
Status
Apply through Google Cloud Startup Program
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
TermsUp to $350K in Google Cloud credits over 2 years for eligible AI startupsNo equity stated on the official program pageCredits: Up to $350K Google Cloud credits
FitVC-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.
Apply if LPU-fast inference is critical and a 90-day credit burn is feasible to pressure-test latency.
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CreditsAI creditsofficial 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 creditsNo equityCredits: $10,000 GroqCloud credits valid for 90 days after award
FitFounders 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.
Use this if HubSpot is the marketing or sales stack and a 3-year declining discount changes burn.
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Creditssoftware discountofficial program page
Status
Rolling; verify funding via Crunchbase or Pitchbook
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorannual commitment requiredPartner path preferred
TermsUp to 90% off HubSpot Professional or Enterprise in year one (50% Y2, 25% Y3)No equity stated on the official pageCredits: Discount-based; not credits
FitFounders 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.
Use this if Linear is the project tracker and free Business plan removes seat-fee friction.
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Creditssoftware creditsofficial program page
Status
Rolling; apply via official Linear partner code
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorPartner required
TermsUp to 6 months free of Linear Basic or Business planNo equity stated on the official pageCredits: Up to 6 months free Linear Basic/Business via partner code
FitWorkspace 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.
Apply if Azure, GitHub, Microsoft AI, or enterprise GTM support is strategically relevant.
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Creditscloud creditsofficial documentation plus program page
Status
Rolling application via Microsoft for Startups
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorBenefits vary
TermsUp to $150,000 in Azure credits according to the official landing page; investor-referred offer provides enhanced benefitsNo equity stated on the official program pagesCredits: Up to $150K Azure credits plus Microsoft AI access; benefits vary by offer path
FitAI, 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.
Apply if GPU spend is a real constraint and Modal credits plus engineering support would speed up scaling.
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CreditsAI creditsofficial program page
Status
Rolling applications via Apply Now
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorcredit amount not publicPartner path preferred
TermsThousands of free GPU credits per stage tier; exact dollar amount not stated on official pageNo equityCredits: Modal GPU credits scaled by funding stage; one-time grant per tier
FitFounders 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.
Use this if Atlas plus Voyage AI tokens reduce real spend and the company is pre-Series-A.
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Creditscloud creditsofficial program page
Status
Rolling applications direct or via VC/accelerator partner
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratorcredit amount not public
TermsMongoDB Atlas credits plus Voyage AI tokens; specific dollar amount not stated on official pageNo equity stated on the official pageCredits: Atlas credits plus Voyage AI embedding/reranker tokens; matching credits via Fireworks AI and Temporal partnerships
FitAI-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.
Use this if Postgres infrastructure is already on the critical path and the company meets the funding-backed eligibility threshold.
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Creditsdatabase creditsofficial 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
TermsUp to $100,000 in Neon credits according to the official startup pageNo equity stated on official startup program pageCredits: Up to $100K Neon credits
FitEarly-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.
Use this if Notion is the team's source of truth and free Business plan would change collaboration.
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Creditssoftware creditsofficial program page
Status
Rolling online application
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an acceleratortier varies by verification
Terms1, 3, or 6 months free Notion Business plan depending on verification tierNo equity stated on the official pageCredits: Up to 6 months free Notion Business
FitWorkspace 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.
Apply if NVIDIA hardware, software, or ecosystem access is directly tied to your technical roadmap.
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Creditsstartup membershipofficial program page
Status
No application fees, deadlines, or cohorts
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Not an accelerator
TermsFree program with training, partner offers, preferred pricing, cloud credits, and VC introductions for eligible startupsFree; no application fees, membership fees, or equity requirementsCredits: Free cloud credits and partner offers are listed by the official program
FitFounders 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.
Apply if research-grade search is core to the product and Enterprise Pro for the team would change the workflow.
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CreditsAI creditsofficial 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 seatsNo equityCredits: $5,000 Perplexity API credits
FitFounders 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.
Terms$5K-$100K Render credits depending on tierNo equity stated on the official pageCredits: Build tier $5K; Scale tier up to $25K; AI tier up to $100K compute-intensive
FitFounders 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.
Use this if Delaware incorporation plus Stripe credits and partner perks fit the founding stack.
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Creditsincorporation plus dev tool creditsofficial 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 perksNo equity; $500 one-time setup fee plus $100/year renewal after Y1Credits: $50K+ partner perks (Mercury, Xero, AWS, etc.)
FitFounders 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.
Use this if AI inference, fine-tuning, or evaluation spend is a real bottleneck and engineering support would speed up deployment.
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CreditsAI infrastructure acceleratorofficial 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
TermsProgram tiers list up to $15K, $30K, or $50K in free platform credits depending on funding stageNo equity stated on official startup accelerator pageCredits: Together AI platform credits; credits do not apply to reserved GPU clusters according to official page
FitAI-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 · 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.
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Creditscloud creditsofficial 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
TermsUp to $30,000 in Vercel platform credits according to the official startup credits pageNo equity stated; requires team account, partner proof, and valid payment setup under Vercel termsCredits: Up to $30K Vercel credits
FitStartups 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.
Apply if bank access, corporate pilots, and Istanbul investor visibility are more valuable than a pure venture accelerator.
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Turkeycorporate acceleratorofficial program page
Status
Applications close May 22, 2026
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
company age requirement
TermsOffice, mentorship, PR/marketing, consulting, finance and investor access, and Garanti BBVA collaboration pathsNot stated on official pagePerks: Bank partnership paths, workspace, mentoring, investor access, and corporate visibility
FitIstanbul-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.
Apply if a non-dilutive Istanbul bank-backed accelerator can unlock grants, APIs, and PoC access.
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Turkeycorporate acceleratorofficial 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
TermsUp to 400,000 TL cash grant plus office, mentoring, technical/legal/financial consulting, Kuveyt Turk API and cloud support, and PoC supportNo fee, equity, or option requested according to official FAQCredits: Cloud support is listed by the official page
FitPrototype-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.
Apply if Istanbul preincubation, BiGG funding path, and Big Bang exposure are valuable for a Turkey-based science/tech project.
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Turkeypreincubationofficial 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
TermsUp to 900,000 TL investment via TUBITAK 1812 BiGG Yatirim path; preincubation acceleration leading toward Big Bang exposureBiGG 1812 framework typically applies (3% Stage 2, up to 10% Stage 3) when funded; preincubation itself does not take equityPerks: ITU ARI Teknokent ecosystem, preincubation, training, BiGG implementer route, and Big Bang visibility
FitStudents, 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 (Yildiz Teknik Universitesi) · Davutpasa Kampusu, Esenler, Istanbul
Apply if Istanbul-based and want a university incubator with global office support and partner credit perks.
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Turkeyincubatorofficial 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
TermsNot stated on official pageNot stated on official pageCredits: AWS, Microsoft, NVIDIA, GitHub, Atlassian, Notion, Miro partner perks
FitFounders with completed idea and product development phases seeking sales growth.Company: Post-product, pre/early-revenue startups.Turkey-based.Low.
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.
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Turkeyacceleratorofficial program page
Status
Apply, interview, cohort kickoff
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Affiliation requiredno direct funding
TermsNo direct check; community plus partner perks0% equity, no feesPerks: 3,000+ Stanford founders; $200B+ portfolio valuation; 21 unicorns
FitStanford affiliation (student, faculty, or alumni).Company: All sectors; AI and Med/Biotech tracks featured.Stanford-affiliated only.Application plus admissions interview.
Apply or introduce yourself if bank access and Albaraka's fintech network are directly useful.
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Turkeycorporate acceleratorofficial 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
TermsCoworking, non-repayable grant support by need/success, mentoring, consulting, bank/API ecosystem, and fintech fund meeting pathOfficial FAQ says support is non-repayable and no fee is requested; equity not statedPerks: Albaraka bank access, APIs, fintech mentoring, grant support, and fund introduction path
FitIstanbul 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.
Teknopark Istanbul / Cube Incubation · Teknopark Istanbul
Apply if you want a Teknopark Istanbul route into BiGG plus labs and deep-tech infrastructure.
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TurkeyBiGG implementerofficial program page
Status
Official page says apply via PRODIS by selecting accelerator program 30
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
bigg terms apply
TermsPathway into TUBITAK 1812 BiGG plus office, company setup support, workshops, technical/academic mentoring, labs, clean room, and demo dayBiGG investment terms apply if funded; program fee not statedPerks: Teknopark Istanbul labs, consortium support, venture visibility, and BiGG route
FitIstanbul 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.
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.
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Turkeyincubatorofficial program page
Status
Ongoing for active PROBE projects
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
small grant capAffiliation requiredno direct investment
TermsSpark Grants up to $5,000 (micro-grants)Not stated on official pagePerks: EIR mentorship plus CONNECTS events
FitAt 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.
Apply if the company needs labs, workshops, and longer incubation rather than a short pitch accelerator.
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Turkeyincubatorofficial program page
Status
Official page has a Hemen Basvur application surface
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Equity terms unclear
TermsUp to 36 months of incubation support, office/lab/workshop access, mentoring, consulting, business development, investor matching, and demo dayNot stated on the official pagePerks: Physical infrastructure, labs, workshops, mentors, business development, investor matching, and demo day
FitIstanbul 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 / 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.
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Turkeycorporate acceleratorofficial 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
TermsUp to $30,000 investment from TT Ventures plus mentoring, office, technology infrastructure, promotion, business connections, and investor access; no participation feeProgram terms are accepted through the official application form; equity percentage not disclosed on the public pagePerks: Turk Telekom collaboration paths, 450+ mentor network, office, demo day, and two-week US program opportunity
FitTurkey-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.
Turkiye Is Bankasi / Yapay Zeka Fabrikasi · Istanbul
Apply if Isbank ecosystem access, PoC support, and Istanbul investor visibility can move the company forward.
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Turkeycorporate acceleratorofficial program page
Status
Official page routes founders to an active application surface
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Equity terms unclear
TermsFree office, visibility, PoC/business development, cloud and tech packages, investor access, global access, and mentoringNot stated on the official pageCredits: Cloud and technology packages are listed by the official page
FitTurkey-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 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.
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Turkeyinvestor readiness programofficial program page
Status
Official page has pre-application form; no dated 2026 deadline found
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Deadline unknown
TermsInvestor readiness, online education, bootcamp, demo day, and Arya investor exposureNot stated on the official pagePerks: Arya investor network, education, demo day, and readiness support
FitWomen-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.
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.
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Turkeyacceleratorofficial 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 team0% equityPerks: $200K+ per team in perks and partnerships
FitCurrently 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.
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.
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TrackAI fundofficial fund page
Status
Rolling applications; official page says response is expected within two weeks
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Fund, not accelerator
TermsInvestments starting at $100KNegotiated case by caseCredits: Anthropic and program-specific AI benefits are described by the official page
FitAI 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.
Track this if you are under 22 and willing to drop out; $250K non-dilutive over two years has no peer.
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Trackfellowshipofficial program page
Status
Year-round rolling applications
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
age cap 22must drop outvery small cohort
Terms$250K over 2 years0% (no equity taken)Perks: Network of Thiel Fellows alumni
FitFounders 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 · 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.
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Trackresidencyofficial 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
TermsLocation-specific investment after investment committeeLocation-specific terms; official page says terms vary by locationPerks: Cofounder matching, local partner coaching, residency curriculum, and investment committee path
FitDay-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.
Track this if at pre-Series-A health/security/urban with revenue and want enterprise pilot acceleration.
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Trackpost-accelerator growth programofficial 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 checkPerks: Customer Sprint with 20-30 enterprise decision-makers in 2 weeks
FitFounders 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 · Remote application; portfolio meets in San Francisco
Apply if a 9-day decision and access to the NFX Guild materially compress fundraising.
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Trackfast-fundingofficial program page
Status
Rolling; 9-day decision window
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Equity terms unclearFund, not accelerator
Terms$100K-$250KNot stated on official page; standard pre-seed/seed termsPerks: Access to NFX Guild of 400+ founders
FitEarly-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 · Sunnyvale HQ plus 60+ global locations
Track this if enterprise pilot revenue is the bottleneck and a vertical-fit corporate cohort would unlock PoCs.
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Trackacceleratorofficial 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
TermsOptional separate investment via PnP Ventures (SAFE/convertible note); program itself is non-cash0% for program participation; standard SAFE only if PnP Ventures investsPerks: 500+ corporate partners; vertical-aligned cohorts
FitSeed 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.
Track this if Europe's longest-running pre-seed fund's network is a credible early-investor path.
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Trackpre-seed fundofficial-sparse
Status
Rolling; Pitch Us anytime
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
funding not disclosedequity not disclosedFund, not accelerator
TermsNot stated on official pageNot stated on official pagePerks: Portfolio includes Wise, Revolut, UiPath
FitOpen 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.
Track this if Europe deeptech and Credo/Rockaway network access fit the company stage.
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Trackacceleratorofficial program page
Status
Rolling applications
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
funding not disclosedequity not disclosedlow acceptance rate
TermsNot stated on official pageNot stated on official pagePerks: Backed by Credo Ventures and Rockaway Capital
FitFounders 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 · Multiple global programs; some remote-first
Apply only when a specific Techstars program matches the startup better than a general accelerator would.
varies
Trackaccelerator networkofficial 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 SAFEPerks: Techstars network, city/vertical program access, mentors, and investor exposure
FitEarly 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 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
Trackcorporate acceleratorofficial program page
Status
Annual cycle; Demo Day Nov 7
medium confidence · updated May 9, 2026
mature companies onlyexact deadlines vary
TermsPaid PoC contracts with Akbank; long-term supplier pathNo equityPerks: Bank PoC track; ~50% deployment rate of completed PoCs
FitMature 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.
Track this if the company is Sequoia-caliber and Arc would be a path into a top-tier partner relationship.
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Trackventure programofficial 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
TermsCompany-specific Sequoia investmentCompany-specific; official FAQ says no dedicated Arc termsPerks: Sequoia partner access, PMF support, and company-building curriculum
FitFounders 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.
South Park Commons · San Francisco and New York City
Track this if you want serious -1 to 0 support plus a meaningful first check.
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Trackfellowshipofficial 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 round7% for the upfront component; follow-on terms per SPC pagePerks: Pre-fellowship, bootcamp, residency, and SPC network
FitFounders 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.
Track this if MIT-ranked top US accelerator with sub-1% acceptance fits the next cycle.
watchlist
Trackacceleratorofficial 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 creditsEquity stated as undisclosed % on official pagePerks: Daily founder access; ~150 alumni including Postmates, Buffer, Periscope Data
FitFounders 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.
Track this if aviation-adjacent and a Turkish Airlines PoC plus pilot deal is materially valuable.
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Trackcorporate acceleratorofficial 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
TermsPoC/pilot project backing; flight tickets and miles; no investmentNo equityPerks: Turkish Airlines PoC plus mileage and global event support
FitFounders whose solution aligns with focus areas and who can run a PoC with Turkish Airlines.Company: Product-stage with or without revenue.Global.Medium.
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.
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TrackAI acceleratorofficial 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 pageCredits: $350K Azure credits plus $250K additional credits listed for Batch 4
FitSeed-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.
Track this if the startup is AI-native enough that Conviction's network is unusually relevant.
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TrackAI founder programofficial 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$250KUncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE or same price as recent roundPerks: AI-native founder network, retreat, investor access, and Conviction support
FitAI-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.
Track this when the Camp theme lines up tightly with the product category.
closed
Tracktheme acceleratorofficial 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
TermsUp to $500K from Betaworks and syndicate partnersNot fixed on the official public pagePerks: Theme-specific product feedback, NYC residency, and demo day
FitFounders 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.
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
Trackacceleratorofficial program page
Status
2026 cycle closed April 30, 2026; track for next cycle
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedequity not disclosed
TermsUSD 150,000 investment per companyNot stated on official pagePerks: Northwestern Medicine US healthcare market entry path
FitEuropean 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 · 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
Trackcompetitionofficial program page
Status
2026 cycle closed April 27, 2026; next cycle 2027
high confidence · updated May 9, 2026
Current cohort closedtraction bar 500k
TermsEUR 30,000 cash prize per winning category plus in-kind sponsor prizes0% (no equity required)Perks: Exposure to leading European health investors
FitHealth 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.
Track this for the next iteration if AI compute credits plus YC network density would change the build plan.
closed
Trackeventofficial-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 reimbursement0% equity; event, not investmentCredits: $25K+ AI compute credits