The Top 22 Accelerators in Austin

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

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Overview

Austin has a thriving startup ecosystem known for its vibrant tech scene, entrepreneurial spirit, and supportive community. The city offers a diverse range of resources, including networking events, co-working spaces, and funding opportunities, making it an attractive destination for early-stage startups.In recent years, several accelerators have emerged in Austin, providing valuable support and mentorship to startups. These accelerators offer programs designed to help founders refine their business models, access funding, and connect with industry experts, enabling them to accelerate their growth and increase their chances of success.

The Top 22 Accelerators in Austin

1.

Techstars Austin Accelerator

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

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Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
12
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2006

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
14 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Financial Services
Remote
Online
Virtual
1.

Rex

Rex is a name commonly given to male dogs, and is often associated with breeds such as German Shepherds or Doberman Pinschers.

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Austin
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2021

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Incubators
Information Technology
Internet
1.

Texas Venture Labs

Texas Venture Labs is a startup accelerator and entrepreneurship center at the University of Texas at Austin that helps early-stage companies grow and succeed.

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Austin
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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13
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Non Equity Assistance

⬆️ Β Verticals

Education
1.

Mission Accelerator

Mission Accelerator is a program designed to rapidly advance the development and implementation of innovative solutions to pressing societal challenges.

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Austin
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-4 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
6% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Financial Services
Management Consulting
1.

DivInc

An accelerator program that helps underrepresented entrepreneurs build successful businesses.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
12 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Grant, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Social Entrepreneurship
Training
1.

CoLauncher

An accelerator program that supports startups with a focus on mobile and web-based technologies.

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Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Mobile
Web
1.

Newchip

Newchip is an online investment platform that connects investors with startups and provides them with tools and resources to invest successfully.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Software
1.

MassChallenge - Texas Accelerator in Austin

Strengthens the global innovation ecosystem by accelerating high-potential startups across all industries, from anywhere in the world for zero-equity taken

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
92
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2009

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
20 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Social Entrepreneurship
Social Impact
1.

Beam Angel Network

Invests in high potential and exceptionally led companies that happen to be founded by women.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 weeks
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage and Seed.

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

PandemicTech

PandemicTech is a global innovation platform that connects startups, investors, and corporations to develop and scale technology solutions to prevent, detect, and respond to pandemics and

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Health Care
Incubators
1.

SKU

SKU stands for Stock Keeping Unit and is a unique identifier used to track inventory and sales of a specific product.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
1.

Thinktiv

Thinktiv is a business innovation and growth consultancy that helps companies create and launch new products and services.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2005

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Brand Marketing
Business Development
Consulting
Mobile
Product Design
1.

Austin Technology Incubator

An incubator program that supports startups in various industries, providing resources such as office space and mentorship.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
1989

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
1.

International Accelerator

International Accelerator is a company that helps international entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses in the United States through mentorship, funding, and resources.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Banking
Finance
Venture Capital
1.

Astralabs

An accelerator program and coworking space for tech startups in Indonesia.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Consulting
Financial Services
1.

Quake Capital Partners

Quake Capital Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups and provides them with resources and support to accelerate their growth.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
4
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed, Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Venture Capital
1.

Newchip Accelerator

We Believe In Entrepreneurs. We Help Them Succeed. Our accelerators provide founders with all of the tools and skills necessary to build, scale, and fund their startups.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

MassChallenge Texas

MassChallenge Texas is an accelerator program that supports early-stage startups by providing mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities to help them grow and succeed.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
4 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Non Equity Assistance

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Finance
Venture Capital
1.

Impact Haven

Impact Haven is a co-working space and community hub for mission-driven entrepreneurs and organizations.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Social Entrepreneurship
1.

Sputnik ATX

In Russian, Sputnik means partner, and we want to be your companion for success.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
13 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Beauty
Fashion
Gaming
IT Management
Mobile
1.

Capital Factory

A venture capital fund and startup accelerator.

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
20
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2009

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Venture Capital
1.

MediaTech Ventures

Creative Innovation to Fuel Generations

πŸ“
Austin
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
12 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Media