Founder deadlines this autumn: 10 accelerators offering funding and mentorship

This list collects accelerator programs, grants, and funding calls closing for applications over the next few weeks.

We track global and regional opportunities for early-stage startups, healthtech founders, and cleantech ventures to help you review upcoming deadlines.

Closing in the next 2 to 3 weeks

1. Y Combinator

Closes Mon 2 Nov · Accelerator · Global. Early-stage startups receive $500,000 in funding along with 12 weeks of intensive cohort programming and mentorship. Who can apply: Early-stage founders. Details and how to apply

2. Capital One Catapult Program

Closes Mon 2 Nov · Accelerator · US. Selected business founders receive dedicated mentorship, instructional sessions, and scaling resources. Who can apply: Diverse startup founders. Details and how to apply

3. ERA Accelerator

Closes Mon 2 Nov · Accelerator · US. Selected startups receive $150,000 in investment and join a 17-week acceleration program in New York. Who can apply: Early-stage startups. Details and how to apply

4. JumpStart

Closes Mon 2 Nov · Accelerator · US. Participating founders join a 13-week acceleration program designed to help early-stage companies scale. Who can apply: Early-stage startups. Details and how to apply

5. EIC Accelerator

Closes Wed 4 Nov · Accelerator · Europe. Innovative startups and SMEs in Europe can apply for up to €2.5 million in grant funding alongside equity investment. Who can apply: European startups and SMEs. Details and how to apply

6. Health Tech Accelerator Program

Closes Wed 4 Nov · Accelerator · US. Healthtech founders receive $75,000 in equity-free funding and join a 12-month development program. Who can apply: Healthtech startups. Details and how to apply

7. The Foundry

Closes Wed 4 Nov · Accelerator · US. Participating founders join a 5-week acceleration cohort to refine business strategy and operational plans. Who can apply: Early-stage founders. Details and how to apply

8. Vantage Ventures Accelerator Program

Closes Fri 6 Nov · Accelerator · US. Selected entrepreneurs gain access to strategic mentorship and growth support to scale their businesses. Who can apply: Early-stage startups. Details and how to apply

Closing later

9. Cox Cleantech Accelerator

Closes Sun 8 Nov · Accelerator · US. Cleantech ventures receive $250,000 in funding and join a 12-week program focused on scaling green innovations. Who can apply: Cleantech startups. Details and how to apply

10. Seedlings Loan Readiness Program

Closes Sun 8 Nov · Programme · US. Small business founders receive structured guidance and assistance to prepare their business for loan capital. Who can apply: Early-stage small businesses. Details and how to apply