5 Startup Accelerators Still Open for Applications in 2026

5 Startup Accelerators You Can Still Apply to in 2026

These five accelerator programmes offer founders opportunities for investment, mentorship and market access, with application deadlines running from October through November.

Oct 9, 2026

by Ogbonda Chivumnovu

Building a startup takes more than a good idea. Founders also need funding, industry connections, mentorship, and access to markets to turn an early-stage product into a sustainable business.

Startup accelerators can help bridge that gap by connecting entrepreneurs with investors, experienced founders, and industry experts while helping them refine their business models and prepare for growth.

Several programmes are still accepting applications for upcoming cohorts, including one offering $150,000 in investment, another connecting founders with Silicon Valley investors, and an accelerator supporting education technology startups worldwide.

To make the search easier, Techloy has compiled five startup accelerator programmes that founders can still apply to in 2026.

/1. Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) Winter 2027

Early-stage founders looking for investment and hands-on support can apply for the Winter 2027 cohort of the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), its 32nd programme.

Based in New York City, the four-month accelerator provides selected startups with $150,000 in investment through a post-money SAFE in exchange for 6% equity.

Participants also receive free office space at ERA’s Flatiron headquarters, access to more than 1,000 mentors and a network of over 700 alumni founders. The programme includes more than $600,000 in cloud credits and other perks from providers such as AWS, Google Cloud and OpenAI.

The cohort culminates in a Demo Day, where founders present their businesses to angel investors and venture capitalists. The programme is suited to founders who want funding, direct mentorship, and access to New York’s startup ecosystem. However, applicants should be prepared to participate in person.

Programme: Four-month startup accelerator with $150,000 in investment for 6% equity.
Location: New York City, US.
Deadline: November 2, 2026.
Programme starts: January 11, 2027.