Fledge is global network of businss accelerator focused on mission-driven for-profit companies. (more)
Fledge is a network of business accelerators operating around the world, working with startups in every country.
Our focus is on mission-driven for-profit companies, i.e. companies that are working on meaningful problems of the world, using a for-profit business model to solve those problems.
Problems like poverty and hunger in emerging markets, recycling and sustainability, green energy, inequality, and more.
Each city where Fledge operates is unique.
Some like Seattle seek entrepreneurs globally, working on any problem.
Some like The Land Accelerator focus on specific themes in specific geographies.
Some like Peru and Barcelona are in between.
Then there is the Impact Startup Visa Program, which focuses on companies that want to relocate to Canada, and Start.coop, which focuses on cooperative companies. If you are running an impactful startup, we have a program that fits what you do.
Seattle, United States
Seattle, Washington, United States
Agriculture, AgTech, Clean Energy, CleanTech, Financial Services, GreenTech, Recycling, Renewable Energy, Social Impact, Sustainability
2012
Ufounders is an incubator and startup that supports and invests startup companies. (more)
Ufounders accelerates tech projects from conception to global expansion through education, consulting, and investment.
They provide startups with the necessary training, assign them a professional advisor, and raise all investment rounds.
It is a technological project incubator and accelerator that connects all actors in the entrepreneurial ecosystem through its marketplace.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Venture Capital
2020
Starburst Accelerator helps early-stage companies grow their business globally in aviation, space, and defense. (more)
Starburst is a global aerospace accelerator that provides a number of programs for entrepreneurs at various stages of development.
Define your plan, fine-tune your pitch, get mentorship from industry leaders and subject matter experts, obtain venture financing, and bring your product to market more quickly.
Connect with the startup, corporate, government, and academic partners in the company's network.
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles, California, United States
Aerospace, Air Transportation, Drone Management, Drones, Government, Manufacturing, Military, Space Travel
2015
Health Wildcatters is a mentor-driven seed accelerator focused on improving healthcare by supporting entrepreneurs and healthcare startups. (more)
Health Wildcatters is a mentor-driven seed accelerator focused on improving healthcare by supporting entrepreneurs and healthcare startups.
Healthcare IT, SaaS, digital health and mobile health companies are a fit, but they also encourage medical device, diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies to apply.
What They Look For:
Technology: Digital Health, mHealth, HealthIT, Medical Devices, Pharma, Diagnostics Customers: Hospitals, patients, doctors, anyone who could conceivably be a healthcare consumer Location: Any company founders who will live in Dallas for the program Founders: Well-rounded founder teams >1 person, demonstrated understanding of entrepreneurship, relevant technical and business knowledge Capital: Needing seed capital to support living expenses while bootstrapping, can make efficient use of limited capital, would generally be planning on self/angel/customer financing as a next step coming out of the program.
Dallas, United States
Dallas, Texas, United States
Finance, Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Information Technology
2013
Hall Labs is an accelerator firm that invests in companies operating in sustainability to personal transportation sectors. (more)
Hall Labs is an accelerator firm that invests in companies operating in sustainability to personal transportation sectors.
It develops the smart products of our IoT world, from smart home and garage products to revolutionary automotive technology to automated building processes, and much more.
It brings together a team of innovators, scientists, and engineers to tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems ranging from sustainability to personal transportation.
The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Provo, Utah.
Provo, United States
Provo, Utah, United States
Automotive, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Sustainability, Transportation
1955
ExploraMed is a venture-backed medical technology incubation company. (more)
ExploraMed is a venture-backed medical technology incubation company. The company's medical technology incubator is used to leverage substantial financial and intellectual resources to accelerate the creation and establishment of new medical technologies, procedures, and businesses.
It is dedicated to the identification, creation, and development of new medical devices which match certain key fundamental criteria and add capital, intellectual property, and expertise in the fields of clinical, engineering, legal, strategic marketing, and financing, while focusing on efficient and timely development that enable clinicians to meet the unmet health needs of patients around the world.
Mountain View, United States
Mountain View, California, United States
Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Medical Device
1995
AlphaLab is a nationally ranked software accelerator helping early-stage tech companies quickly figure out the best way to build and grow. (more)
AlphaLab is a nationally ranked startup accelerator founded in 2008 and based in Pittsburgh, PA. As a charter member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN) and one of the first ten accelerator programs worldwide, AlphaLab has invested in and worked with 113 companies – including 12 companies that have been acquired.
The AlphaLab network consists of the top entrepreneurs, investors and mentors in the Pittsburgh region and beyond.
Our proven track record in helping to launch high-growth startup companies includes NoWait (acquired by Yelp), Jazz, Black Locus (acquired by Home Depot), Shoefitr (acquired by Amazon), and The Zebra.
AlphaLab is also part of Innovation Works, an early-stage seed fund that has invested over $50M in over 160 companies that have collectively raised over $1.3B. These include ModCloth, 4Moms, Civic Science, Mobile Technologies (acquired by Facebook), and ShowClix.
Pittsburgh, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
B2B, B2C, Enterprise, FinTech, Life Science, Marketing, Mobile, Retail Technology, Software, Virtual Reality
2008
1871 is a not-for-profit community that helps digital designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs build their startups and share ideas. (more)
''1871 is a not-for-profit community endeavor and an entrepreneurial hub for digital startups. It is a collaborative space that helps digital designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs build their startups, share ideas, and change the world. 1817 is organizing the Sports Technology Symposium in the Fall of 2018. Application is live until July 20th: , https://www.f6s.com/1871sportstechsymposium Located in the famed Merchandise Mart, the 50,000-square-foot facility provides Chicago startups with programming, access to mentors, educational resources, potential investors, and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs that help them on their path to building successful businesses. 1871 is the flagship project of the CEC.''
Chicago, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Advice, Consulting, Finance, Internet, Non Profit, Training
2012
StartupYard is a seed accelerator that focuses on deep tech startups. (more)
Established in 2011, StartupYard is the oldest private accelerator in the CEE region, focused on deep tech.
So far StartupYard has invested in and accelerated 12 cohorts of 82 startups. Its aim is to help startups grow and gain further investment, while connecting them with partners and mentors to help them launch on the global stage. 40 alumni have raised further investment, for a total of over 40 million euros. 9 companies have been acquired.
Praha, Czech Republic
Praha, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Blockchain, Consulting, Cyber Security, Finance, Information Technology, Venture Capital, Virtual Reality
2011