Y Combinator and 500 Startups: A Collection of International Accelerators

If you are looking for support to develop your startup from the world's best experts, this selection is for you.

Founders Space has one of the strongest investor networks, featuring leading venture capitalists from across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company offers three acceleration programs:

— Venture Building, aimed at attracting investment

— Online Startup Program teaches you how leading Silicon Valley entrepreneurs build businesses in an online format

— Executive Coaching is designed for individual training of startup leaders.

Techstars Accelerator

A three-month program where entrepreneurs are helped to reach product-market fit. Here, you will learn how to monetize your business and attract investment. The programs take place in 14 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and others.

500 Startups

Leading venture firm 500 Global runs acceleration programs in nine countries: Canada, the United States, Japan, Georgia, Taiwan, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Cambodia. During the program, you can receive financial support, training, and mentorship to help your startup grow faster.

Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

The mentors of the accelerator are leading experts from major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, Facebook, Spotify, and others. ERA launches two four-month startup acceleration programs per year: the first begins in January, and the second in June.

Y Combinator

One of the most well-known global accelerators, from which unicorn companies such as Airbnb, Reddit, Stripe, and Twitch have emerged. A unique feature of the accelerator is its strong community — the YC alumni network, which allows early-stage startups to connect with and receive support from leading corporations.

Techcode Accelerator

The company has incubators in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Silicon Valley, Seoul, Tel Aviv, and Berlin. Techcode oversees several program directions, including incubators, accelerators, corporate innovation, and regional innovation.

Plug and Play

The company runs accelerations in more than 50 countries, including the United States, China, France, Germany, Africa, Singapore, and others. Plug and Play's mission

— to create the world's leading innovation platform and make innovation accessible to everyone.

Google for Startups Accelerator

Each acceleration program includes 10–15 of the best startups, which come together to solve specific technical challenges. Entrepreneurs are offered help in the form of individual and group sessions and sprint projects.

GrowthX Accelerator

An acceleration program by Microsoft. The program lasts eight weeks and is designed for B2B businesses. The project is funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, which was established to help investors and companies develop their businesses in Abu Dhabi.

Startupbootcamp

Startupbootcamp offers acceleration and scaling programs to support startups at every stage. Accelerators focus on specific sectors, including FoodTech, Mobility and Transportation, EnergyInc, and others.