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iDealMachine

iDealMachine is a venture fund and startup-accelerator that helps early-stage startups to grow and scale. They provide seed funding, mentorship, and strategic g...

iDealMachine focuses on a wi... iDealMachine primarily o...
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IdeaSpace Foundation

IdeaSpace Foundation is an incubator and accelerator program that supports technology entrepreneurs in the Philippines. It provides a comprehensive support syst...

Technology, with a particula... Philippines
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Ideaspring Capital

Ideaspring Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in home-grown product start-ups. They aim to support innovative and disruptive technology...

Technology and product-based... India
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ideaTree Inc.

ideaTree Inc. is an investor in startups with a strong emphasis on mentoring and providing essential tools for incubating early-stage entrepreneurs. The acceler...

ideaTree Inc. does not speci... ideaTree Inc. operates g...
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Ignite Accelerator

Ignite Accelerator provides accelerator, incubator, and education programs specifically designed for technology startups. Entrepreneurs who join Ignite benefit...

Technology Startups United Kingdom
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Ignite Advisors

Ignite Advisors is an independent early stage investment fund dedicated to partnering with founders to accelerate transformative ideas. They provide not just ca...

Ignite Advisors does not spe... Primarily the United Sta...
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Ignite Northwest

Ignite Northwest is a technology-focused business accelerator dedicated to helping innovative startups and early-stage companies grow and succeed. By providing...

Technology United States
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IKEA Bootcamp

IKEA Bootcamp is a pilot-focused program designed for IKEA and startups to collaborate on creating a better everyday life for the many people. The accelerator o...

The IKEA Bootcamp primarily... IKEA Bootcamp operates g...
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IKIGAI The Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program

IKIGAI The Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program by MPS Foundation is designed to foster and accelerate the growth of early-stage ventures and seed-stage startu...

The program is open to a wid... While the program is bas...
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IKIGAI The Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program by MPS Foundation

IKIGAI The Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program by MPS Foundation is dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting early-stage ventures. This program is des...

The program is industry-agno... Italy, but open to inter...
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ilab Accelerator

ilab Accelerator was established by the Queensland Government in 2000 to support early-stage, high-tech companies. The program is designed to nurture and accele...

The accelerator primarily fo... Australia
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Illumina

Illumina is renowned for its innovative technology and revolutionary assays that aim to analyze genetic variation and function. As an accelerator, Illumina prov...

Genomics, Biotechnology, Gen... Illumina operates global...
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Illumina Accelerator

Illumina is an innovative technology and revolutionary assays company focused on analyzing genetic variation and function. The Illumina Accelerator offers entre...

Genomics, Biotechnology, Lif... Primarily operates in th...
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Imagination Machine

Imagination Machine is a startup studio based in Nantes, France. It is dedicated to supporting and nurturing innovative startups. Entrepreneurs working with Ima...

Various industries, with a f... France
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Imagine Imagine Lab

Imagine Imagine Lab is Microsoft's business incubator and accelerator that focuses on developing, transforming, and promoting innovative technology-based ventur...

Technology-based ventures, p... Primarily operates withi...
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Imagine K12

Imagine K12 is an accelerator that invests time, experience, energy, and resources in companies that create products and services for the education industry. En...

Education United States
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Imagine Lab

Imagine Lab is a Microsoft-backed incubator and accelerator that supports early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in developing their innovative ideas and scalin...

Technology, Software, AI, Cl... Chile
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Imagine Lab Argentina

Imagine Lab Argentina is an accelerator investment firm that provides extensive support and funding to early-stage startups and entrepreneurs. The accelerator f...

General/Various Industries Argentina
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IMAGURU Startup Hub

IMAGURU Startup Hub is a dynamic space designed for globally-minded technology ventures, investors, and mentors. Entrepreneurs benefit from a collaborative envi...

Technology Global
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IMD Startup Competition

IMD Startup Competition offers early-stage companies a unique opportunity to build and refine their business models. The competition provides entrepreneurs with...

The IMD Startup Competition... Switzerland (based), but...
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imec.xpand

imec.xpand is a cutting-edge accelerator designed to foster early-stage innovation in nanoelectronics. Powered by imec, a world-leading research and innovation...

Nanoelectronics, Digital Tec... Primarily Belgium, but o...
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IMPACT Accelerator

IMPACT Accelerator's mission is to help entrepreneurs, enterprises, and institutions in their transformation to become competitive in the digital era. The accel...

Digital transformation acros... While specific countries...
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Impact Chapter

Impact Chapter is a sustainable growth program designed for impact makers who are fiercely contemplating solutions for a better world. The accelerator provides...

Sustainable Impact, Social I... Vietnam
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IMPACT EdTech

IMPACT EdTech is an incubator-accelerator dedicated to supporting EdTech start-ups in turning their innovative ideas into market-ready products. The accelerator...

EdTech Europe
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IMPACT Growth

IMPACT Growth is a startup accelerator created by a coalition of top accelerators, global brands, and venture capitalists. This accelerator is designed to provi...

IMPACT Growth focuses on a w... IMPACT Growth operates g...
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Impact Hub

Impact Hub provides a workspace that connects entrepreneurs who are focused on environmental and sustainability initiatives. It offers a collaborative environme...

Environmental and Sustainabi... Global presence with hub...
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Impact Hub Milan

Impact Hub Milan is a startup accelerator and co-working space that provides entrepreneurs with a collaborative environment to grow their businesses. As part of...

Impact Hub Milan supports st... Italy
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Impact Hub Milan Startup Accelerator

Impact Hub Milan is part of the global Impact Hub network, which supports entrepreneurs and startups through co-working spaces, networking opportunities, mentor...

Impact Hub Milan focuses on... Italy
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Impact Shakers

Impact Shakers is an impact ecosystem dedicated to tackling complex societal and environmental challenges through inclusive entrepreneurship. This accelerator f...

Social and Environmental Imp... Impact Shakers is likely...
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Impact Square

Impact Square is an impact business accelerator and consulting firm. The accelerator focuses on empowering entrepreneurs who aim to create a positive social imp...

Social Impact, Sustainabilit... Global
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Impact USA

Impact USA is a 4-step acceleration program designed specifically for French tech startups aiming to break into the U.S. market. Launched by the French governme...

Tech startups with a focus o... France, United States
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Impact Ventures Accelerator

Impact Ventures Accelerator is a comprehensive 12-week program aimed at training and developing startups. The accelerator offers a robust curriculum designed to...

Impact Ventures Accelerator... While based in the Unite...
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Impacta VC

Impacta VC is dedicated to supporting impact-driven founders from Latin America on their growth journeys. By focusing on entrepreneurs who aim to create signifi...

Impacta VC focuses on startu... Latin America
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Imperial Holdings

Imperial Holdings is an investment management firm that operates as an accelerator and invests in early-stage start-ups. Entrepreneurs who work with Imperial Ho...

Imperial Holdings has a dive... Imperial Holdings operat...
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Impulsa Business Accelerator

Impulsa Business Accelerator is a company dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses grow their operations. Through a combination of strategic guida...

General, with a focus on sma... United States
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IN CAPITAL

IN CAPITAL is an asset management firm that places a strong emphasis on the healthcare industry. They provide tailored investment solutions and strategic suppor...

Healthcare Primarily focused on Chi...
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In-Q-Tel

In-Q-Tel (IQT) is a strategic investor that identifies, partners with, and accelerates the growth of companies developing cutting-edge technologies. With a focu...

In-Q-Tel focuses on technolo... United States
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Inclusive Ventures Lab

Inclusive Ventures Lab is an accelerator focused on supporting multicultural and women-led startups. The program is designed to provide these underrepresented e...

The accelerator does not hav... United States
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INCO

INCO is a renowned accelerator that serves as a catalyst for social and green start-ups. With a strong commitment to fostering sustainable and impactful busines...

Social and environmental imp... INCO operates globally,...
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Incubadora Sinergia

Incubadora Sinergia is a tailored acceleration program designed specifically for startups across Latin America. It offers a unique blend of mentorship, resource...

Incubadora Sinergia does not... Latin American countries
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INCUBATE

INCUBATE is Australia's largest award-winning student accelerator program located at The University of Sydney. It provides a comprehensive platform for student...

INCUBATE has a broad industr... Australia
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Incubator Midi-Pyrenees

Incubator Midi-Pyrenees is dedicated to the creation and nurturing of innovative businesses, providing a space where entrepreneurs can grow their ideas into suc...

Incubator Midi-Pyrenees supp... France
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INcubes

INcubes is a technology accelerator that provides companies with comprehensive technology plans to accelerate their business processes. By joining INcubes, entr...

Technology and Innovation Canada
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Incubio

Incubio is a startup company that leverages data technologies to procure its projects. The accelerator provides a nurturing environment for data-driven startups...

Data technologies, tech star... Incubio operates globall...
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Incutex Company Builders

Incutex Company Builders is a renowned accelerator and venture capital firm based in Argentina. The firm is founded by experienced entrepreneurs who are committ...

Various industries with a fo... Argentina
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INDEE Japan

INDEE Japan is an innovation firm based in Tokyo, specializing in pre-seed and seed stage acceleration. They focus on corporate innovation management, providing...

Corporate Innovation Managem... Japan
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India Accelerator

India Accelerator is a premier accelerator that runs mentorship-driven acceleration programs for startups. The accelerator provides a structured pathway to grow...

India Accelerator does not l... India
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India DeepTech

India DeepTech is a pan-industry alliance dedicated to promoting deeptech startups in India. The accelerator provides an extensive network of industry experts,...

Deeptech India
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India EdisonTM Accelerator

India EdisonTM Accelerator runs Accelerator programs specifically designed for startups. It focuses on fostering innovation and growth in early-stage companies...

Healthcare technology and in... India
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India Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)

India Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is a Mini Ratna Government of India Enterprise operating under the administrative control of the Ministry of N...

Renewable energy, energy eff... India
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Indico Capital Partners

Indico Capital Partners is the leading independent Venture Capital firm in Portugal that focuses on investing in global technology companies. The firm is known...

Indico Capital Partners prim... Indico Capital Partners...
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