Getting accepted into a seed-accelerator like Y Combinator or Techstars is a major step forward for any startup. In fact, getting into any accelerator is beneficial for a startup. But how does a founder get their company into an accelerator, and when is the right time to apply?

While it is entirely possible for any startup to get accepted into an accelerator, there are numerous factors that need to be thought about before a founder decides to submit their company for consideration

Global accelerators are fueling entrepreneurs and startups with supportive ecosystems and plenty of fresh funding.  These programs provide mentorship and capital in return for equity. This is put in place to help a start-up grow over a three to four month period.

A convergence of factors in information technology and capital markets have helped propel a boom in venture capital-backed startups in recent years.

Check out data on hundreds of accelerators around the world, and the companies they have founded. See a list of all the successful alumni and their exists and funding round information

The goal of the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project (SARP), now in its fifth year, is to encourage a larger conversation and research about the seed accelerator phenomenon, its effects, and its prospects for the future.

A one-stop shop website, where most accelerators list their application forms, closing dates, links, and info about their accelerators. Sign up and create a profile and start applying for accelerators anywhere in the world in minutes.

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The Global Accelerator Reports provides an exclusive inside look at accelerator programs worldwide, and aims to explain how the accelerator industry is evolving in the region, how accelerators support their activities, and how they impact local and regional tech startup ecosystems. our collection through a dataset. Click Preview to see my content. To update me, go to the Data Manager.

Map and Directory of Startup Accelerators in Asia | StartupBlink Browse the Startup Accelerators programs in on a global map and filter by city and ranking. Search for other Startup Accelerators programs around the world and filter by location, investment size and ranking. Own an accelerator? Add it to the map as well

Seed accelerators Angelpad, MuckerLab and Techstars landed the top spots in the third Seed Accelerator Rankings announced today at South by Southwest (SXSW) by entrepreneurship and management experts from Rice University, MIT and the University of Richmond

In Asia, accelerators come in all forms – we have international and regional accelerators, but each country also has its own that are attuned to the nuances of the local market.

At Inc42, have curated an exhaustive list of homegrown and global accelerators currently active in the Indian startup ecosystem.

The goal of the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project (SARP), now in its fifth year, is to encourage a larger conversation and research about the seed accelerator phenomenon, its effects, and its prospects for the future

Are you planning to start your venture in Asia? Or, are you a startup owner looking for funding and mentorship? For your convenience, we reviewed current accelerator programs in the Asia Pacific region and selected the top 10.

Startup ecosystems are evolving globally. In this article, we bring you the top startup hubs divided as per their regions. These rankings are quite dynamic since startup ecosystems are continuously changing.

At Inc42, have curated an exhaustive list of homegrown and global accelerators currently active in the Indian startup ecosystem.