Programs, mentorship & resources
Explore startup accelerators and incubator programs across the U.S. Many provide grants, stipends, workspace, and mentorship. Bootstrap Directory organizes programs by state, city, and industry so you can find the right fit.
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Sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, SBIR.gov, CareerOneStop, state agencies, universities, and verified organizations.
Listings are checked weekly where source data allows, with stale or closed programs removed from public results.
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Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale
Verified Oct 24, 2026
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Arizona State University Entrepreneurship + Innovation
Verified Oct 24, 2026
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Verified Oct 24, 2026
Verified Oct 24, 2026
Verified Oct 24, 2026
Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Verified Oct 24, 2026
Verified Oct 24, 2026
Some accelerators take equity in exchange for investment; many government, university, and nonprofit programs are equity-free and provide grants or stipends. Bootstrap Directory highlights non-dilutive and founder-friendly options.
Beyond capital, accelerators offer structured curriculum, mentor networks, customer and investor introductions, and demo days. The right program can compress months of progress into a single cohort.
Many accelerators prioritize local founders or require in-person participation. Browse by state and city to find programs you can realistically join, plus industry-specific cohorts for your sector.
Programs are published with application URLs, deadlines, eligibility, and terms where available, and closed or inactive cohorts are removed from public results.