In person Opportunities in North America
Explore curated tech opportunities for in person.
South Park Commons Fellowship
Fellowship-style community program investing $400,000 for 7% equity + $600K follow-on.
The Exponential Fellowship
A paid fellowship that places exceptional young Spanish builders at fast-growing U.S. startups — visa, flights and insurance handled, with full U.S. pay and access to mentorship and community.
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%).
Founders, Inc
Founders, Inc (f.inc) is a hybrid community and funding initiative that backs ambitious founders with early checks, workspace, community, and ongoing support for building ventures across domains such as AI, AR/VR, hardware, tooling, and consumer technologies.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
South Park Commons Fellowship
Fellowship-style community program investing $400,000 for 7% equity + $600K follow-on.
The Exponential Fellowship
A paid fellowship that places exceptional young Spanish builders at fast-growing U.S. startups — visa, flights and insurance handled, with full U.S. pay and access to mentorship and community.
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%).
Founders, Inc
Founders, Inc (f.inc) is a hybrid community and funding initiative that backs ambitious founders with early checks, workspace, community, and ongoing support for building ventures across domains such as AI, AR/VR, hardware, tooling, and consumer technologies.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
What You'll Find
- Average funding: $538k per opportunity
- Average duration: 6 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
- First checks to founders (often $100K–$250K) to accelerate early stage startups
- Access to a 42,000 sq ft community/building space in San Francisco to build products and collaborate
- Community of builders, office hours, talks, and events with experienced founders
- Hands‑on support and resources including desks, labs, and media tools
- Opportunities for short build sprints (e.g., 4–6 week programs) and longer‑term engagement
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
Founders, Inc
Founders, Inc (f.inc) is a hybrid community and funding initiative that backs ambitious founders with early checks, workspace, community, and ongoing support for building ventures across domains such as AI, AR/VR, hardware, tooling, and consumer technologies.
The Exponential Fellowship
A paid fellowship that places exceptional young Spanish builders at fast-growing U.S. startups — visa, flights and insurance handled, with full U.S. pay and access to mentorship and community.
South Park Commons Fellowship
Fellowship-style community program investing $400,000 for 7% equity + $600K follow-on.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
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.