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AI Startup Accelerators & Founder Programs

Compare researched programs categorized for AI startups, including their published dates, formats and funding notes.

Some programs are generalist with an AI track. Read the individual cohort requirements; the AI category is not a guarantee of eligibility.

13 researched programs · Latest page or source update 2026-10-27. Each program has its own review date.

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Applications close November 30, 2026. Finals take place June 2–3, 2027 in Amsterdam. The EUR200,000 DeepBright Ventures prize is equity investment, not an equity-free grant.

Amsterdam · Netherlands

Checked 2026-10-26

Checked 2026-10-26

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PearX

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12-week pre-seed accelerator in the SF Bay Area; $500K–$2M investment, targeting 7% ownership. Solo founders welcome.

San Francisco Bay Area · United States

Checked 2026-10-26

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