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Resource Directory

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Accelerators, incubators, co-working spaces, investors, grants, legal help, and communities — curated for founders.

43 resources
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Accelerator★ Featured

Y Combinator

San Francisco, CA

The world's most influential startup accelerator. 3-month program, $500K for 7% equity. Twice yearly cohorts (W and S).

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Techstars

Boulder, CO

Global network of accelerators running in 40+ cities. 3-month program, $120K investment for 6% equity. Strong alumni network.

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Accelerator★ Featured

500 Global

San Francisco, CA

Global VC firm and accelerator with programs across the US, Asia, MENA, and Latin America. Strong in emerging markets.

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Co-working★ Featured

WeWork

New York, NY

Global flexible workspace with 700+ locations across 38 countries. Month-to-month leases, meeting rooms, and startup perks program.

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Investor Network★ Featured

AngelList

San Francisco, CA

Platform connecting startups with angel investors and syndicates. Also home to AngelList Venture for rolling funds.

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Community★ Featured

Indie Hackers

Remote, Global

Community of founders building profitable, sustainable online businesses. Revenue transparency, AMAs, and peer support.

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Product Hunt

San Francisco, CA

Community to discover and share new tech products. Launching on Product Hunt is a key GTM strategy for many startups.

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Government / Grants★ Featured

SBIR / STTR Program

Washington, DC

US federal grants for small businesses doing R&D. $150K–$1M+ in non-dilutive funding across 11 federal agencies. No equity required.

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US Small Business Administration

Washington, DC

Federal agency providing loans, grants, training, and support for small businesses. SBA loans up to $5M with favorable terms.

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Legal★ Featured

Clerky

Remote

Online legal platform for startup incorporation and legal documents. YC-standard docs, SAFE agreements, and equity automation.

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Legal★ Featured

Stripe Atlas

Remote, Global

Incorporate a US Delaware C Corp, open a bank account, and get Stripe payments in one place. $500 flat fee.

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Accelerator

Plug and Play Tech Center

Sunnyvale, CA

Corporate innovation platform and accelerator with 50+ programs across industries worldwide. No equity taken in accelerator programs.

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Accelerator

Antler

New York, NY

Global early-stage VC and accelerator that helps people build companies from scratch. Operates in 30+ cities. Co-founder matching available.

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Accelerator

Pioneer

Remote, Global

Fully remote accelerator for founders anywhere in the world. Weekly tournament with peer voting. ~$50K grant with no equity for top performers.

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Accelerator

Entrepreneur First

London, UK

Builds companies from talented individuals before they have an idea or co-founder. Programs in London, Singapore, Berlin, Paris, Bangalore, Toronto.

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Accelerator

Alchemist Accelerator

San Francisco, CA

Enterprise-focused accelerator in the Bay Area. Strong corporate connections and B2B focus. ~$36K for 5% equity.

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Accelerator

HAX

Newark, NJ

Hardware-focused accelerator backed by SOSV. Program split between Shenzhen and the US. $250K for 9%.

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Accelerator

IndieBio

San Francisco, CA

Biotech and life science accelerator run by SOSV. Programs in SF and NYC. $250K for 8%. Focus on science-based startups.

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Accelerator

Dreamit Ventures

New York, NY

Accelerator focused on healthtech, urban tech, and security. Market validation program, ~$150K for equity.

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Incubator

MIT Deshpande Center

Cambridge, MA

MIT's technology innovation hub. Provides grants and mentorship to MIT-affiliated startups. Focus on deep tech and hard science.

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Incubator

StartX

Stanford, CA

Stanford-affiliated non-profit accelerator. No equity taken. Access to Stanford network, advisors, and resources.

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Incubator

NYU Urban Future Lab

New York, NY

NYC-based incubator focused on clean energy, sustainable cities, and built environment startups. Part of NYU ecosystem.

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Incubator

1871 Chicago

Chicago, IL

Non-profit tech hub and incubator in Chicago. 400+ member startups, mentorship, events. Focus on Midwest ecosystem.

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Co-working

Regus / IWG

Luxembourg, Global

World's largest flexible workspace provider. 3,500+ locations in 120 countries. Day passes, hot desks, and private offices.

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Co-working

Industrious

New York, NY

Premium co-working with 100+ locations in the US. Known for hospitality-focused experience and private suites.

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Co-working

Common Desk

Dallas, TX

Community-focused co-working with locations across the South and Midwest US. Competitive pricing, strong community events.

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Co-working

Galvanize

San Francisco, CA

Tech-focused co-working and education campus in San Francisco and New York. Strong tech community and learning programs.

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Co-working

Second Home

London, UK

Design-forward co-working in London, Lisbon, Hollywood, and Miami. Known for biophilic design and creative community.

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Investor Network

Founders Network

San Francisco, CA

Peer mentorship network for seed-stage tech founders. 600+ startup founders sharing insights and intros. Membership-based.

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Investor Network

SV Angel

San Francisco, CA

Seed-stage VC firm with portfolio including Google, Twitter, Airbnb. Primarily invests in companies coming out of YC and top accelerators.

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Investor Network

First Round Capital

San Francisco, CA

Seed-stage VC firm known for founder community and platform. Portfolio includes Uber, Square, Notion. Based in SF and NYC.

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Community

Hacker News

San Francisco, CA

Y Combinator's tech community forum. "Show HN" posts are a powerful launch channel for technical products.

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Community

On Deck

San Francisco, CA

Fellowship and community for ambitious founders, operators, and investors. Cohort-based programs and strong peer network.

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Community

Female Founders Alliance

Seattle, WA

Community, accelerator, and fund for women-led startups. Programs, events, and investor connections.

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Community

Latinx Founders

New York, NY

Community and resources for Latinx entrepreneurs. Events, mentorship, and connection to Latinx investors.

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Government / Grants

SCORE

Herndon, VA

Free business mentoring from retired executives and entrepreneurs. 10,000+ volunteer mentors, 300+ chapters across the US.

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Government / Grants

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

Nationwide

Free consulting and low-cost training for small businesses. 1,000+ locations nationwide in partnership with SBA.

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Government / Grants

EU Innovation Council (EIC)

Brussels, EU

EU program providing grants and investment up to €17.5M for deep tech and innovative startups. Open to EU-based companies.

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Legal

Cooley GO

Remote

Free legal resources, document generator, and startup law tools from top startup law firm Cooley. Widely used for legal templates.

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Legal

Gunderson Dettmer

Redwood City, CA

Leading venture capital and startup law firm. Specializes in early-stage startup formation, fundraising, and exits.

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Mentorship

YC Founder Matching

Remote, Global

Y Combinator's co-founder matching tool and startup resources. Open to anyone building a startup, not just YC alumni.

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Mentorship

Clarity.fm

Remote, Global

Connect with startup advisors and experts for on-demand phone calls. Pay per minute. 1,000+ vetted entrepreneurs and investors.

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Mentorship

MicroMentor

Remote, Global

Free mentorship matching platform connecting entrepreneurs with business mentors. 60,000+ mentors worldwide.

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