Incubators in North America - Early stage
Discover the best incubator opportunities for early stage.
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.
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.
What You'll Find
- Incubator: Startup incubators offer a nurturing environment with office space, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable businesses.
- North America: Programs in North America provide access to leading tech companies, investors, and innovation centers across the United States and Canada.
- Early stage: Early-stage programs support startups in their initial phases, providing resources to develop products, validate markets, and build founding teams.
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.