The Startmate Accelerator lights a fire underneath your early stage company. Spend 12 weeks laser-focused on setting the foundations for exponential growth.

We empower founders like you to become investor-ready. Our highly customized 3-month program in St.Gallen – founded by the University of St.Gallen, START Foundation, and Swiss Innovation Park East – equips you with crucial business strategy, connects you with seasoned mentors and investors, and fast-tracks your journey to venture capital.

Apply to the 2025 SSC summer accelerator - build your startup alongside other Boston College student and alumni founders!

To apply for the Y Combinator program, submit an application form. We accept companies in batches four times a year. The program includes weekly dinners, office hours with YC partners and access to the network of other YC founders. The program culminates in Demo Day, where startups pitch to a carefully selected audience of investors.

The first accelerator that combines market access with founder resilience — helping international startups land, validate, and expand in Finland and Europe. [...] Apply for the Autumn 2026 Batch [...] The Northern Light accelerator delivers hands-on support to validate your product with real customers, navigate sales in local and EU markets, and secure traction alongside revenue. We also prioritise founder resilience to keep your team focused and execution-ready [...] faster market entry, [...] Startups – spring 2026 [...] The second cohort brings together founders from Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Australia, India, the UK, Singapore, Cameroon, South Africa, Turkey, Ireland, and Iran. Meet the inspiring startups of the spring 2026 batch! [...] Our 3-month accelerator program is designed for non-Finnish founders or teams ready to build in Europe, starting from Helsinki. We provide a physical base at Maria 01, enabling you to join our vibrant community. [...] There is a participation fee for the Northern Light Accelerator of €2,000 (incl. VAT) per startup (up to two founders). This includes not only the full program, its activities, and support package valued at €120,000, but also a dedicated desk space at Maria 01 for three months with full access to all campus services and facilities, as well as a startup ticket to Slush 2026 for the Autumn Batch – all delivered equity-free. [...] Current program and application period [...] The third batch of our program will take place in Autumn 2026, starting on August 21st and finishing on November 20th. The application period is open from the 16th of April until June 6, 2026. Please note, that we review applications continuously and the spots are limited, that is why we encourage you to apply early. We expect to make all decisions on successful applicants by early the end of June 2026, to allow all the accepted participants enough time to prepare for their travel to Helsinki. [...] APPLY – Application period opens [...] Northern Light is for early-stage international startups looking to enter the European market through Finland. You should have a company registered in some country. Additionally, you should also have at least an MVP or early traction and be committed to scaling your business in Europe. You can also apply if you are already in Finland and have at least one non-Finnish co-founder or team member. [...] 11. When can I apply for the program? [...] We run two accelerator programs each year, each with a dedicated application period. Check this website for the current application dates. If no application period is open at the moment, you can sign up for our mailing list below to stay informed about when the next application window opens. [...] Startups – autumn 2025 [...] The first-ever program brought together founders from India, the Philippines, Norway, the USA, Ireland, Kenya, Spain and Finland. Meet the inspiring startups of the autumn 2025 batch! [...] Apply for Autumn 2026 Batch.

OIST Innovation Accelerator - Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Skip to Main Content [...] OIST Innovation Accelerator [...] Opens Apr 27 2026 04:00 AM (JST) [...] Deadline Jun 28 2026 11:59 PM (JST) [...] Welcome to the OIST Innovation Accelerator application page! [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is a competitive 10-month residency for founders ready to validate their science and technology in the Japanese market. Based at OIST's oceanside campus in Okinawa, the program fuses hands-on R&D, customer discovery, and go-to-market into a structured journey that ends with real traction and a compelling case for your next growth stage. [...] How the selection works [...] The process unfolds in four stages: [...] 1. Application review. Our team reviews all submissions against eligibility and program fit criteria. Shortlisted applicants are notified by late July. [...] 2. Online interview (early August). The top 16 teams are invited to a 45-minute interview: a short pitch followed by a deep-dive Q&A. Finalists submit a revised pitch deck at the end of this stage. [...] 3. In-person bootcamp in Okinawa (late October to early November 2026). The top 8 teams join us on campus for an immersive week of workshops, expert sessions, and pitching at Startup Elevate. Travel and accommodation for one co-founder are supported by OIST. [...] 4. Final selection (notified by end of January 2027). Four teams are selected for the full 10-month residency beginning June 2027. [...] Before you apply [...] Please read the program page and FAQ carefully. [...] If you have questions not covered there, reach out to us at accelerator@oist.jp. [...] We look forward to reading your application. [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is sponsored by Okinawa Prefectural Government and Japan Science and Technology Agency COI-NEXT Program. [...] OIST Innovation Accelerator [...] Welcome to the OIST Innovation Accelerator application page! [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is a competitive 10-month residency for founders ready to validate their science and technology in the Japanese market. Based at OIST's oceanside campus in Okinawa, the program fuses hands-on R&D, customer discovery, and go-to-market into a structured journey that ends with real traction and a compelling case for your next growth stage. [...] We select four [...] per cohort. Small by design, so [...] team gets the [...] How the selection works [...] The process unfolds in four stages: [...] 1. Application review. Our team reviews all submissions against eligibility and program fit criteria. Shortlisted applicants are notified by late July. [...] 2. Online interview (early August). The top 16 teams are invited to a 45-minute interview: a short pitch followed by a deep-dive Q&A. Finalists submit a revised pitch deck at the end of this stage. [...] 3. In-person bootcamp in Okinawa (late October to early November 2026). The top 8 teams join us on campus for an immersive week of workshops, expert sessions, and pitching at Startup Elevate. Travel and accommodation for one co-founder are supported by OIST. [...] 4. Final selection (notified by end of January 2027). Four teams are selected for the full 10-month residency beginning June 2027. [...] Before you apply [...] Please read the program page and FAQ carefully. [...] If you have questions not covered there, reach out to us at accelerator@oist.jp. [...] We look forward to reading your application. [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is sponsored by Okinawa Prefectural Government and Japan Science and Technology Agency COI-NEXT Program. [...] Max JPY 10M [...] Apr 27 2026 04:00 AM (JST) [...] Jun 28 2026 11:59 PM (JST) [...] Round 2027-2028

Join the Agentic AI Accelerator by Anthropic and AWS — an exclusive program for early-stage startups to build and scale agentic AI solutions using Claude on Amazon Bedrock, with up to $70K in credits, expert mentorship, and investor access.

The Startmate Accelerator lights a fire underneath your early stage company. Spend 12 weeks laser-focused on setting the foundations for exponential growth.

We empower founders like you to become investor-ready. Our highly customized 3-month program in St.Gallen – founded by the University of St.Gallen, START Foundation, and Swiss Innovation Park East – equips you with crucial business strategy, connects you with seasoned mentors and investors, and fast-tracks your journey to venture capital.

Apply to the 2025 SSC summer accelerator - build your startup alongside other Boston College student and alumni founders!

To apply for the Y Combinator program, submit an application form. We accept companies in batches four times a year. The program includes weekly dinners, office hours with YC partners and access to the network of other YC founders. The program culminates in Demo Day, where startups pitch to a carefully selected audience of investors.

The first accelerator that combines market access with founder resilience — helping international startups land, validate, and expand in Finland and Europe. [...] Apply for the Autumn 2026 Batch [...] The Northern Light accelerator delivers hands-on support to validate your product with real customers, navigate sales in local and EU markets, and secure traction alongside revenue. We also prioritise founder resilience to keep your team focused and execution-ready [...] faster market entry, [...] Startups – spring 2026 [...] The second cohort brings together founders from Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Australia, India, the UK, Singapore, Cameroon, South Africa, Turkey, Ireland, and Iran. Meet the inspiring startups of the spring 2026 batch! [...] Our 3-month accelerator program is designed for non-Finnish founders or teams ready to build in Europe, starting from Helsinki. We provide a physical base at Maria 01, enabling you to join our vibrant community. [...] There is a participation fee for the Northern Light Accelerator of €2,000 (incl. VAT) per startup (up to two founders). This includes not only the full program, its activities, and support package valued at €120,000, but also a dedicated desk space at Maria 01 for three months with full access to all campus services and facilities, as well as a startup ticket to Slush 2026 for the Autumn Batch – all delivered equity-free. [...] Current program and application period [...] The third batch of our program will take place in Autumn 2026, starting on August 21st and finishing on November 20th. The application period is open from the 16th of April until June 6, 2026. Please note, that we review applications continuously and the spots are limited, that is why we encourage you to apply early. We expect to make all decisions on successful applicants by early the end of June 2026, to allow all the accepted participants enough time to prepare for their travel to Helsinki. [...] APPLY – Application period opens [...] Northern Light is for early-stage international startups looking to enter the European market through Finland. You should have a company registered in some country. Additionally, you should also have at least an MVP or early traction and be committed to scaling your business in Europe. You can also apply if you are already in Finland and have at least one non-Finnish co-founder or team member. [...] 11. When can I apply for the program? [...] We run two accelerator programs each year, each with a dedicated application period. Check this website for the current application dates. If no application period is open at the moment, you can sign up for our mailing list below to stay informed about when the next application window opens. [...] Startups – autumn 2025 [...] The first-ever program brought together founders from India, the Philippines, Norway, the USA, Ireland, Kenya, Spain and Finland. Meet the inspiring startups of the autumn 2025 batch! [...] Apply for Autumn 2026 Batch.

OIST Innovation Accelerator - Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Skip to Main Content [...] OIST Innovation Accelerator [...] Opens Apr 27 2026 04:00 AM (JST) [...] Deadline Jun 28 2026 11:59 PM (JST) [...] Welcome to the OIST Innovation Accelerator application page! [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is a competitive 10-month residency for founders ready to validate their science and technology in the Japanese market. Based at OIST's oceanside campus in Okinawa, the program fuses hands-on R&D, customer discovery, and go-to-market into a structured journey that ends with real traction and a compelling case for your next growth stage. [...] How the selection works [...] The process unfolds in four stages: [...] 1. Application review. Our team reviews all submissions against eligibility and program fit criteria. Shortlisted applicants are notified by late July. [...] 2. Online interview (early August). The top 16 teams are invited to a 45-minute interview: a short pitch followed by a deep-dive Q&A. Finalists submit a revised pitch deck at the end of this stage. [...] 3. In-person bootcamp in Okinawa (late October to early November 2026). The top 8 teams join us on campus for an immersive week of workshops, expert sessions, and pitching at Startup Elevate. Travel and accommodation for one co-founder are supported by OIST. [...] 4. Final selection (notified by end of January 2027). Four teams are selected for the full 10-month residency beginning June 2027. [...] Before you apply [...] Please read the program page and FAQ carefully. [...] If you have questions not covered there, reach out to us at accelerator@oist.jp. [...] We look forward to reading your application. [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is sponsored by Okinawa Prefectural Government and Japan Science and Technology Agency COI-NEXT Program. [...] OIST Innovation Accelerator [...] Welcome to the OIST Innovation Accelerator application page! [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is a competitive 10-month residency for founders ready to validate their science and technology in the Japanese market. Based at OIST's oceanside campus in Okinawa, the program fuses hands-on R&D, customer discovery, and go-to-market into a structured journey that ends with real traction and a compelling case for your next growth stage. [...] We select four [...] per cohort. Small by design, so [...] team gets the [...] How the selection works [...] The process unfolds in four stages: [...] 1. Application review. Our team reviews all submissions against eligibility and program fit criteria. Shortlisted applicants are notified by late July. [...] 2. Online interview (early August). The top 16 teams are invited to a 45-minute interview: a short pitch followed by a deep-dive Q&A. Finalists submit a revised pitch deck at the end of this stage. [...] 3. In-person bootcamp in Okinawa (late October to early November 2026). The top 8 teams join us on campus for an immersive week of workshops, expert sessions, and pitching at Startup Elevate. Travel and accommodation for one co-founder are supported by OIST. [...] 4. Final selection (notified by end of January 2027). Four teams are selected for the full 10-month residency beginning June 2027. [...] Before you apply [...] Please read the program page and FAQ carefully. [...] If you have questions not covered there, reach out to us at accelerator@oist.jp. [...] We look forward to reading your application. [...] The OIST Innovation Accelerator is sponsored by Okinawa Prefectural Government and Japan Science and Technology Agency COI-NEXT Program. [...] Max JPY 10M [...] Apr 27 2026 04:00 AM (JST) [...] Jun 28 2026 11:59 PM (JST) [...] Round 2027-2028

Join the Agentic AI Accelerator by Anthropic and AWS — an exclusive program for early-stage startups to build and scale agentic AI solutions using Claude on Amazon Bedrock, with up to $70K in credits, expert mentorship, and investor access.