Accelerators in Global - Mentorship
Discover the best accelerator opportunities for mentorship.
Conviction Embed
Hands-on embedded partner program offering a $150K uncapped SAFE (MFN).
Z Fellows
A one-week accelerator connecting early-stage technical builders with billion-dollar founders for mentorship and lifelong support.
TKS World 2026
TKS (The Knowledge Society) is a 10-month innovation program for teens ages 13–17 that blends emerging technology exploration, project-based learning, and mentorship to help students build real solutions and future skills. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Sequoia Arc
Sequoia Arc is a biannual seed-stage catalyst program that helps pre-seed and seed founders build enduring, category-defining companies through funding, mentorship, community, and company building frameworks.
AI Grant Accelerator
AI Grant is a startup accelerator and funding initiative focused on investing in early-stage AI product companies and supporting innovation with capital and ecosystem resources
a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator
An intensive accelerator for early-stage blockchain and web3 startups, providing capital, mentorship, and network support.
Conviction Embed
Hands-on embedded partner program offering a $150K uncapped SAFE (MFN).
Z Fellows
A one-week accelerator connecting early-stage technical builders with billion-dollar founders for mentorship and lifelong support.
TKS World 2026
TKS (The Knowledge Society) is a 10-month innovation program for teens ages 13–17 that blends emerging technology exploration, project-based learning, and mentorship to help students build real solutions and future skills. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Sequoia Arc
Sequoia Arc is a biannual seed-stage catalyst program that helps pre-seed and seed founders build enduring, category-defining companies through funding, mentorship, community, and company building frameworks.
AI Grant Accelerator
AI Grant is a startup accelerator and funding initiative focused on investing in early-stage AI product companies and supporting innovation with capital and ecosystem resources
a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator
An intensive accelerator for early-stage blockchain and web3 startups, providing capital, mentorship, and network support.
What You'll Find
- Accelerator: Accelerator programs offer entrepreneurs access to experienced mentors, investor networks, and resources needed to take their startups to the next level.
- Average funding: $475k per opportunity
- Average duration: 3 months
- Global: Global programs offer opportunities that transcend geographical boundaries, allowing participation from anywhere in the world.
- Mentorship: Mentorship-focused programs connect you with experienced industry leaders who provide guidance, advice, and support throughout your journey.
Benefits
- Up to $250,000 investment via an uncapped SAFE for AI-native product startups
- $350,000 in Azure cloud credits plus additional partner credits
- Opportunity to present at the AI Grant Summit and Demo Day in San Francisco
- Access to founder and advisor network including experienced operators
- Support from startup partner credits (e.g., PostHog, OpenAI, Vercel, Anthropic, and others)
Application Tips
- Start preparing your application materials well in advance of deadlines to ensure quality submissions
- Research each program thoroughly to understand their specific requirements and what they're looking for
- Reach out to program alumni or current participants to gain insights into the application process
- Understand the time commitment required, as most accelerators are intensive full-time programs
- Prepare to move quickly, as accelerators often require rapid iteration and decision-making
TKS World 2026
TKS (The Knowledge Society) is a 10-month innovation program for teens ages 13–17 that blends emerging technology exploration, project-based learning, and mentorship to help students build real solutions and future skills. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
AI Grant Accelerator
AI Grant is a startup accelerator and funding initiative focused on investing in early-stage AI product companies and supporting innovation with capital and ecosystem resources
Sequoia Arc
Sequoia Arc is a biannual seed-stage catalyst program that helps pre-seed and seed founders build enduring, category-defining companies through funding, mentorship, community, and company building frameworks.
Z Fellows
A one-week accelerator connecting early-stage technical builders with billion-dollar founders for mentorship and lifelong support.
Conviction Embed
Hands-on embedded partner program offering a $150K uncapped SAFE (MFN).
a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator
An intensive accelerator for early-stage blockchain and web3 startups, providing capital, mentorship, and network support.