The Top 11 Accelerators in San Diego

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Overview

San Diego has a thriving startup ecosystem with a strong emphasis on biotech, life sciences, and tech innovation, fueled by its renowned research institutions and proximity to major industries. The city offers a supportive community, access to funding, and a collaborative environment for startups to grow and succeed.In recent years, several accelerators have emerged in San Diego to support early-stage startups. These accelerators provide mentorship, funding, and resources to help founders refine their business models, develop their products, and scale their companies. With a focus on various industries, such as healthcare, technology, and social impact, these accelerators contribute to the growth and success of the startup ecosystem in San Diego.

The Top 11 Accelerators in San Diego

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Baker & Eastlack Ventures

Baker & Eastlack Ventures invests in early-stage startups with a focus on social impact and sustainability.

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San Diego
United States

ABOUT

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Open
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Investments
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Exits
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2020

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Remote
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture

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Social Impact
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Connect All

An accelerator that focuses on providing resources and mentorship to underrepresented founders.

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San Diego
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2016

HOW IT WORKS

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16 weeks
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture

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Association
Business Development
1.

Forward Ventures

Forward Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies in the life sciences and information technology sectors.

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San Diego
United States

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Open
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Investments
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20
Exits
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1993

HOW IT WORKS

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Debt, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture

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Financial Services
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Hera Labs

Hera Labs is a startup accelerator that provides mentorship, funding, and resources to female entrepreneurs in order to help them grow their businesses.

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San Diego
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2012

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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Training
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Illumina

Illumina is a biotechnology company that develops and markets systems for genetic analysis, including DNA sequencing and genotyping arrays.

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San Diego
United States

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Application
Open
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Investments
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6
Exits
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1998

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture

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Genetics
Health Care
Medical
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MetroConnect San Diego

MetroConnect San Diego is a program that helps San Diego-based companies expand globally by providing funding and resources to support their international business efforts.

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San Diego
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2015

HOW IT WORKS

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6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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BioTech
Life Sciences
Medical Devices
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Nex Cubed Digital Health

Nex Cubed Digital Health is a startup accelerator and venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage digital health companies.

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San Diego
United States

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Application
Open
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Investments
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1
Exits
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2016

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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Business Development
Health Care
Venture Capital
Wellness
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StartR

StartR is a platform that provides resources and support for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.

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San Diego
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture

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Zahn Innovation Platform Launchpad

Zahn Innovation Platform Launchpad is a startup incubator that provides resources and support to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.

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San Diego
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

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3 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Up to 8% equity
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Early Stage

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