Accelerators in North America - In person
Find top accelerator programs for in person.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program 2026
The LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program is a short, immersive summer program that introduces high school students to entrepreneurship through hands-on experiences and collaborative projects at the UC San Diego campus.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship Program 2026
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship is an intensive 4‑week summer entrepreneurship program for high school students, focused on building real ventures and developing startup skills in a collaborative environment.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program 2026
The LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program is a short, immersive summer program that introduces high school students to entrepreneurship through hands-on experiences and collaborative projects at the UC San Diego campus.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship Program 2026
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship is an intensive 4‑week summer entrepreneurship program for high school students, focused on building real ventures and developing startup skills in a collaborative environment.
What You'll Find
- Accelerator: Accelerators offer intensive programs designed to help startups grow rapidly through mentorship, funding, and access to networks.
- Average funding: $688k per opportunity
- Average duration: 3 months
- North America: North American programs offer access to one of the world's largest tech ecosystems, with opportunities in Silicon Valley, New York, and emerging tech hubs.
- Specialized programs: Opportunities tagged with in-person
Benefits
- Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts
- Social and community events with fellow participants
- $125,000 seed investment for ~6–7% equity
- 14-week program with hands-on mentorship
- Access to a network of 700+ angel investors
Application Tips
- 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
- Tailor your application to highlight how your project aligns with the program's goals and values
- 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
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship Program 2026
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship is an intensive 4‑week summer entrepreneurship program for high school students, focused on building real ventures and developing startup skills in a collaborative environment.
LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program 2026
The LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program is a short, immersive summer program that introduces high school students to entrepreneurship through hands-on experiences and collaborative projects at the UC San Diego campus.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.