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500 Global

500 Global Flagship Accelerator

4-month sector-agnostic accelerator in San Francisco investing $150K for 6% equity ($112.5K net after $37.5K program fee), serving early-stage global startups with mentorship and Demo Day access.

UC San Diego Office of Innovation & Commercialization

Accelerating Innovations to Market (AIM)

Accelerates commercialization of UC San Diego technologies with dual-use potential by providing funding, mentorship, and networks to help researchers and startups develop solutions for both civilian and defense applications, advancing them toward real-world deployment.

Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator

Berkeley SkyDeck Cohort Program

6-month accelerator at UC Berkeley offering $200K investment from Berkeley SkyDeck Fund to 20–25 teams per cohort, with access to 900+ advisors and a Demo Day with 850+ investors.

JLABS San Diego (Johnson & Johnson Innovation)

Blue Knight Residency Program

A specialized JLABS residency in partnership with BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) focused on medical countermeasures and pandemic preparedness technologies.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

COMPASS (Commercialization Pathways for Accelerating Scientific Solutions)

A commercialization pathway program at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, designed to transform deep-tech research into venture-ready opportunities by connecting lab researchers with investors and entrepreneurs.

Crucible Accelerator

Helps startups with commercial-ready solutions enter national security and dual-use markets through mentorship, government customer discovery, SBIR/STTR strategy, and tailored go-to-market support, accelerating growth in both commercial and government sectors.

Crucible Accelerator

Crucible Ignitor: Helps participants launch startups using West Coast federal and university lab technologies for defense and commercial applications, offering virtual workshops and mentorship for early-stage innovators. Crucible Accelerator: Provides mentorship, resources, and strategic partnership opportunities to help early-stage startups grow and address real-world challenges, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. APEX Accelerator: Offers expert guidance for businesses seeking government contracts and innovation grants, assisting with certifications, opportunity identification, and proposal preparation for mature-stage companies.

Crucible Ignitor

Crucible Ignitor: Helps participants launch startups using West Coast federal and university lab technologies for defense and commercial applications, offering virtual workshops and mentorship for early-stage innovators. Crucible Accelerator: Provides mentorship, resources, and strategic partnership opportunities to help early-stage startups grow and address real-world challenges in the Pacific Northwest. APEX Accelerator: Offers expert guidance for businesses seeking government contracts, including certifications and innovation grants, and supports navigation of federal, state, and local procurement platforms.

Crucible Ignitor

Offers high-intensity support for startups developing dual-use technologies, providing government customer discovery, SBIR/STTR funding guidance, go-to-market assistance, and access to defense networks to accelerate entry into national security and public sector markets.

The Founder Institute

Founder Institute

Global 4-month part-time pre-seed accelerator with chapters in 200+ cities, helping early-stage founders validate ideas and launch tech companies with no equity taken.