Best Startup Programs Offering Seed Funding [2023]

Y Combinator

Silicon Valley, California, and 1 more

Y Combinator created a new model for funding early stage startups.

Closed

$500K

MetLife Digital Accelerator - Techstars

Cary

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Montreal AI Accelerator

Montreal

Techstars Montreal AI Accelerator will select startups that advance the development and application of artificial intelligence across all industries and markets

Closed

Entrepreneur First - Berlin

Berlin

Find a cofounder at the world’s leading talent investor.

Open

Entrepreneur First - London

London

Find a cofounder at the world’s leading talent investor.

Closed

Entrepreneur First - London AI Find

London

Find a cofounder at the world’s leading talent investor.

Closed

Entrepreneur First - London Find

London

Find a cofounder at the world’s leading talent investor.

Closed

Entrepreneur First - London Web3

London

Find a cofounder at the world’s leading talent investor.

Closed

Entrepreneur First - Paris

Paris

Find a cofounder at the world’s leading talent investor.

Closed

Entrepreneur First - Singapore

Singapore

Find a cofounder at the world’s leading talent investor.

500 Startups - San Francisco Accelerator

Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and 1 more

4-month seed program in San Francisco. Build your startup and learn from the best. All in one place.

Always Open

$150K for 6%

500 Startups: Latam

Mexico City

For Spanish-speaking founders, consider this your top opportunity to grow your company with our 16-week seed program in Mexico City.

Always Open

$60K for 6%

Misk500 Accelerator Program

Riyadh

The 14-week program is based on 500 Startups’ leading flagship accelerator program based in San Francisco and tailored for startups from the MENA region.

$50K for 7%

Wayra AI and Blockchain Accelerator

Edinburgh

We scale your start-up. No one gives you more time and better results

Closed

£7500

Wayra Brazil

Sao Paulo

We like bringing technology from entrepreneurs closer to Telefónica's more than 350 million customers.

Up to $150K

Wayra Germany

Munich

Welcome to the most global, connected and tech-driven open innovation hub in the world.

€25K

Wayra Intelligent Mobility

London

We scale your start-up. No one gives you more time and better results

Closed

Wayra London

London

We scale your start-up. No one gives you more time and better results

Closed

Wayra Peru

Cercado de Lima

We like bringing technology from entrepreneurs closer to Telefónica's more than 350 million customers.

$50-150K

Wayra Spain

Madrid

Welcome to the most global, connected and tech-driven open innovation hub in the world.

Always Open

€150K

Wayra The Health Hub

London

We scale your start-up. No one gives you more time and better results

Closed

Wayra Venezuela

Caracas

Welcome to the most global, connected and tech-driven open innovation hub in the world.

Always Open

ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator

Lagos

Invests in early-stage startups based in Africa

Closed

Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator

Birmingham

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Allied Space Accelerator

Boulder, Colorado

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars and Audi Denkwerkstatt Founder Innovation Lab

Berlin

Building a customer-centric digital ecosystem centered around the car:

🕘 1/4/2023

Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

Boulder, Colorado

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Arcadis Accelerator

Amsterdam

Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator Powered by Techstars

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Atlanta Accelerator

Atlanta

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Austin Accelerator

Austin, Texas

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Bangalore Accelerator

Bangalore

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Barclays Accelerator

London

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Berlin Accelerator

Berlin

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator

St Paul

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Future of Longevity Accelerator

Washington DC

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars London Accelerator

London

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

Closed

£18K

Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator

Los Angeles

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars New York City Accelerator

New York, NYC

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Oakland by JP Morgan

Oakland, California

Tapping into the unique strengths of DC’s innovation and startup ecosystem

🕘 1/4/2023

Techstars Paris Accelerator

Paris

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

Closed

Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator

Texas, Fort Worth

Addressing the challenges and opportunities of Physical Health

Closed

Techstars Seattle Accelerator

Seattle

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Space Accelerator

Los Angeles

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Sports Accelerator by Indy

Indianapolis

Designed for sports tech companies focused on the future of sport, ranging from new technologies to new business models.

Closed

$120K for 6%

Techstars Tel Aviv Accelerator

Tel Aviv

Helping international and Israeli startups, across all verticals

🕘 11/30/2022

Techstars Washington DC by JP Morgan

Washington DC

Tapping into the unique strengths of DC’s innovation and startup ecosystem

🕘 6/7/2023

The Minnesota Twins Accelerator by Techstars

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Focusing on the intersection of technology, sports, and entertainment

Closed

The Roux Institute Techstars Accelerator

Torino Cities of the Future Techstars Accelerator

Torino

This program focuses on smart, efficient, sustainable and liveable cities.

🕘 11/2/2022