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Pitch competition for MIT student founders and eligible teams. Entry is free; at least one current MIT student is required.
Checked 2026-10-27
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15 programs · 2026-10-27 to 2026-11-25
103 unique programs trackedApplication window openaccelerator
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Up to $1M: $500K for 10% upfront, plus up to $500K in a qualifying round.
San Francisco · United States
Checked 2026-10-26 · Review due
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Review due. Reconfirm before applying.
SXSW EDU Launch 2027 — official program information
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Early-stage education startups can apply by November 1, 2026. Launch occurs during SXSW EDU March 13–16, 2027 in Austin; the application fee is $100. The exact pitch day is not confirmed.
Austin · United States
Checked 2026-10-26 · Review due
Checked 2026-10-26
Review due. Reconfirm before applying.
Entrepreneurs First application hub
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Full-time founder formation in Bangalore followed by a San Francisco phase.
Bangalore · India
Checked 2026-10-26 · Review due
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Review due. Reconfirm before applying.
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator Winter 2027 — official program information
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Winter 2027 applications close November 2, 2026. The four-month program starts January 11, 2027; investment is $150,000 for 6% via a post-money SAFE.
New York · United States
Checked 2026-10-26 · Review due
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Startup Wise Guys — Spain programs
Founders Club 19 graduates; Cohort 21 applications
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Three-month online program for individuals and early B2B teams to find cofounders, validate a problem and develop an MVP. Participation is paid; investment opportunities are conditional.
Online
Checked 2026-10-27
Upcoming deadline — confirm availabilityaccelerator
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Three-month in-person accelerator. Standard investment: $125,000 for 7% plus $375,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE.
San Francisco · United States
Checked 2026-10-26 · Review due
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Eligible innovative startups and SMEs can seek grants below €2.5M and equity investments of €1M–€10M.
Online
Checked 2026-10-26 · Review due
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US small-business R&D funding through NSF SBIR/STTR; proposal and invitation requirements depend on phase and solicitation.
Online · United States
Checked 2026-10-26 · Review due
Checked 2026-10-26
Review due. Reconfirm before applying.
MIT Solve Global Climate Challenge 2027 — official program information
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Climate challenge applications opened September 22, 2026 and close November 6, 2026 at 12:00pm EST.
Checked 2026-10-26 · Review due
Checked 2026-10-27
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MassChallenge 2026–2027 Challenge Cycle
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Industry-partner challenges for pre-seed to Series A startups. Worldwide applicants may apply; selected teams must attend required in-person sessions.
Hybrid
Checked 2026-10-27
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$100K investment for for-profit ventures or grant for nonprofits; MVP and early traction required. Solo founders may apply.
New York · United States
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SXSW Pitch 2027 — official program information
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Applications close November 13, 2026; Pitch takes place March 16–17, 2027 in Austin. Regular entry costs $225 and is non-refundable.
Austin · United States
Checked 2026-10-26
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Crypto and fintech acceleration: $400K on admission plus $400K follow-on at seed.
Hybrid · United States
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Techstars New York City Accelerator
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Hybrid mentorship accelerator; $220K investment consists of $20K for 5% common equity plus a $200K uncapped MFN SAFE.
Hybrid · United States
Checked 2026-10-26
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