Startup accelerators in the USA

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Today, we selected 20 active US accelerators from our database.  

Our team reviewed, checked, and enriched the list with the necessary data.

(The first 10 are free for all subscribers, the last 10 are open to our premium subscribers.)

Here goes:

• Accelerator for Biosciences in Connect — Based in Connecticut, ABCT is an accelerator program preparing academic and corporate spinouts, inventors, and first-time founders to become successful entrepreneurs. It focuses on helping ventures expand their networks, secure funding, and assemble teams to grow beyond their initial concept stage.

• Almaworks — New York’s Almaworks is Columbia University’s startup accelerator for Columbia-affiliated entrepreneurs. It supports early-stage student startups with mentorship, partnerships, and access to exclusive university resources, all without taking equity or fees. Its 70+ alumni companies have collectively raised over $19 million and joined programs like Y Combinator and Techstars.

• AlphaLab — Pittsburgh’s AlphaLab is a nationally ranked accelerator that helps early-stage software startups build and grow efficiently. It provides funding, mentorship, and networking resources to guide founders in validating their business models and accelerating development in a collaborative tech community.

• Barcelona Ventures — Burlingame’s Barcelona Ventures Silicon Valley is a cross-border accelerator supporting Spanish and European startups. It connects them with Silicon Valley mentors and investors to achieve global growth. The program leverages decades of experience from executives and founders bridging the ecosystems of Barcelona and Silicon Valley.

• Betaspring — Based in Rhode Island, Betaspring is a startup accelerator serving technology and design entrepreneurs. Its thirteen-week program helps international teams transform ideas into viable, fundable companies through mentorship, initial funding, and a strong entrepreneurial network. Founded in 2009, its portfolio has raised over $40 million.

• Black Dog Venture Partners — St. Petersburg’s Black Dog Venture Partners is an accelerator that connects disruptive startups to 13,000 investors and 40,000 business partners. It offers business development, sales, marketing, and executive coaching, and organizes VC Fast Pitch events linking founders with top investors nationwide.

• Conquer Accelerator — East Lansing’s Conquer Accelerator runs a ten-week intensive boot camp for startups. Each selected team receives $20,000 in investment, 24/7 mentorship, and collaborative workspace. The program helps founders refine their business models and prepare for rapid growth and investment.

• Desai Accelerator — Ann Arbor’s Desai Accelerator offers a seven-month program designed for tech-enabled startups. It provides funding, mentorship, and operational support to help early-stage companies scale efficiently through structured guidance and access to experienced entrepreneurs and investors.

• Duality — Chicago’s Duality Accelerator is the nation’s first program dedicated exclusively to quantum technology startups. It runs a 12-month accelerator for hardware and software companies, supported by leading institutions such as the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, and the Chicago Quantum Exchange.

• Ellis Accelerator — Based in New York, Ellis Accelerator is a four-month, equity-free program for international startups expanding into the U.S. It offers mentorship, office space, housing, and access to a network of experts and resources valued at over $350,000, helping companies establish global operations.

That’s all for today. Have a great day!

Tzakhi

Founder of InvestorsLists.VC and Meet.Capital 

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