Accelerators Under $25k - Pre seed
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pre-seed
Under $25,000
Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
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Global
accelerator
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Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
Apply anytimeRolling
Rolling deadlineRolling
Global
accelerator
equity-based
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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: $10k per opportunity
- Pre seed: Pre-seed opportunities are designed for the earliest stage startups, providing initial funding and support to validate ideas and build MVPs.
Benefits
- $10,000+ in initial funding per founder (via collective equity pool)
- 16-week structured curriculum
- Mentorship from global entrepreneurs and investors
- Network of 20,000+ Founder Institute alumni
- Accessible funding amounts
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
- Tailor your application to highlight how your project aligns with the program's goals and values
- Keep track of application deadlines using a calendar system to avoid missing opportunities
- Understand the difference between equity-based and equity-free funding to make informed decisions
- Consider how much funding you actually need versus what's available to avoid over-dilution
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Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
Apply anytimeRolling
Rolling deadlineRolling
Global
accelerator
equity-based
accelerator
+3 more