launchpads and incubators provide startups with essential resources such as funding, mentorship, product development support, and access to industry networks, giving them the tools to accelerate their growth and success.
Y Combinator
Programs Offered:
Seed funding
Mentorship
Demo Day for investor pitching
Community network of alumni
Notable Startups: Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe
Techstars
Programs Offered:
Accelerator program
Mentorship from experts
Funding (up to $120,000)
Network access to investors and corporate partners
Notable Startups: SendGrid, DigitalOcean, ClassPass
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups)
Programs Offered:
Accelerator program
Seed investments
Mentorship and training
Demo days and investor matchmaking
Notable Startups: Canva, Credit Karma, Udemy
Amazon Launchpad
Programs Offered:
Product discovery and marketing support
Access to Amazon’s customer base
Brand-building tools
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) logistics support
Notable Startups: eero, Owlet, Tile
Plug and Play
Programs Offered:
Startup accelerator and innovation platform
Corporate partnerships
Investment opportunities
Office space and resources
Notable Startups: PayPal, LendingClub, DropBox
Seedcamp
Programs Offered:
Pre-seed and seed investment
Founder-led bootcamps
Mentorship and resources
Network access across Europe
Notable Startups: Revolut, TransferWise, UiPath
MassChallenge
Programs Offered:
Equity-free accelerator program
Corporate partnerships and collaborations
Expert mentorship
Global community and network
Notable Startups: Ginkgo Bioworks, Handy, ClimaCell
Alchemist Accelerator
Programs Offered:
Focus on enterprise startups
Seed funding
Access to investors and mentors
Structured program with Demo Day
Notable Startups: Rigetti Computing, LaunchDarkly, RigUp
StartX
Programs Offered:
Stanford-affiliated startup accelerator
Founder support network
No equity requirement
Access to Stanford resources
Notable Startups: Branch, Patreon, Lime
Indiegogo
Programs Offered:
Crowdfunding platform for innovative products
Pre-launch marketing support
Data analytics and customer insights
Partnership with manufacturing and fulfillment providers
Notable Startups: Flow Hive, Jibo, Misfit Shine
Kickstarter
Programs Offered:
Crowdfunding for creative and innovative products
Marketing and community building support
Product development resources
Wide exposure to potential customers
Notable Startups: Pebble, Oculus Rift, Exploding Kittens
Wayra
Programs Offered:
Corporate accelerator by Telefónica
Investment and partnerships with Telefónica
Expert mentorship and resources
Global networking opportunities
Notable Startups: WeFarm, Logtrust, Teraki
SOSV (HAX, IndieBio, Chinaccelerator)
Programs Offered:
Accelerator programs (hardware, biotech, cross-border startups)
Investment support
Mentorship and lab access
Global community and resources
Notable Startups: Formlabs, Opentrons, NotCo
Village Global
Programs Offered:
Early-stage investment
Mentorship from prominent investors (Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos)
Founder networking events and resources
Notable Startups: Around, ShipBob, Bolt
Startupbootcamp
Programs Offered:
Industry-specific accelerator programs
Seed funding and partnerships
Mentorship and support from corporate partners
Global access to investor network
Notable Startups: Relayr, Keego, Rewire
Founder Institute
Programs Offered:
Pre-seed startup accelerator
4-month program with structured mentoring
Equity split with co-founders
Lifetime mentorship and resources
Notable Startups: Udemy, Realty Mogul, Vungle
AngelPad
Programs Offered:
Seed-stage accelerator program
Mentorship and investor introductions
Focus on market fit and scaling
10-week structured program
Notable Startups: Postmates, Buffer, CoverHound
Zeroth.ai
Programs Offered:
Focus on AI and machine learning startups
Seed funding
Mentorship and partnership access
Demo day for investors
Notable Startups: Fano Labs, Zebi AI, Darktrace
Rock Health
Programs Offered:
Healthcare-focused accelerator
Seed funding
Industry partnerships with hospitals, insurers, and investors
Mentorship and networking
Notable Startups: Wellframe, Doctor on Demand, Omada Health
NextFab
Programs Offered:
Product development and prototyping support
Maker space with manufacturing tools
Mentorship and business resources
Access to a community of innovators
Notable Startups: Scholly, SOLS, UE LifeSciences
Google Accelerator: Google for Startups Accelerator
Cisco Launchpad : Cisco for Startups
InnovenCapital : InnoVen Capital