The Top 9 Accelerators in Philadelphia

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

Philadelphia
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Overview

The startup ecosystem in Philadelphia is vibrant and growing, with a strong community of entrepreneurs, investors, and support organizations. It offers access to top-tier universities, a diverse talent pool, and a supportive network of mentors and advisors. In recent years, several accelerators have emerged in Philadelphia, providing valuable resources and mentorship to early-stage startups. These accelerators offer programs tailored to specific industries and provide funding, workspace, and access to a network of experienced entrepreneurs and investors, helping startups to accelerate their growth and increase their chances of success.

The Top 9 Accelerators in Philadelphia

1.

Baiada Institute

Baiada Institute supports entrepreneurs and innovators at Drexel University with mentorship, funding, and resources.

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Philadelphia
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
๐Ÿ‘ถ
2001

HOW IT WORKS

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10 weeks
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In-Person
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Equity Unknown
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Non Equity Assistance

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Incubators
1.

GoodCompany Group

GoodCompany Group is a company that provides various services and solutions for sustainable and socially responsible businesses.

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Philadelphia
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
๐Ÿ‘ถ
2009

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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Incubators
1.

Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)

The Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) is a non-profit organization that connects and supports entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses in the technology and healthcare industries in

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Philadelphia
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
๐Ÿ‘ถ
1993

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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Banking
Consulting
FinTech
Information Technology
Insurance
1.

ic@3401

Philadelphiaโ€™s largest community of funded, early-stage, startups

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Philadelphia
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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10
Exits
๐Ÿ‘ถ
2014

HOW IT WORKS

๐Ÿ“…
Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
๐Ÿ“ˆ
Early Stage

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Business Development
Finance
Financial Services
1.

Launch Lane

Launch Lane is an online learning platform that offers courses and resources for entrepreneurs and startup founders.

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Philadelphia
United States

ABOUT

โœ…
Application
Open
๐Ÿ’ต
Investments
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Unknown
Exits
๐Ÿ‘ถ
2019

HOW IT WORKS

๐Ÿ“…
12 weeks
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
๐Ÿ“ˆ
Seed

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Consumer Goods
Energy
GreenTech
Media
Entertainment
1.

Launch Lane Digital Health

Turning prototypes into companies

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Philadelphia
United States

ABOUT

โœ…
Application
Open
๐Ÿ’ต
Investments
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4
Exits
๐Ÿ‘ถ
2014

HOW IT WORKS

๐Ÿ“…
1 year
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Hybrid
๐Ÿค
Equity Unknown
๐Ÿ“ˆ
Early Stage

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Healthcare
Wearables
Wellness
Wellbeing
HealthTech
1.

NextFab

NextFab is a membership-based makerspace and fabrication studio that provides access to tools, equipment, and training for individuals and entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life.

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Philadelphia
United States

ABOUT

โœ…
Application
Open
๐Ÿ’ต
Investments
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1
Exits
๐Ÿ‘ถ
2009

HOW IT WORKS

๐Ÿ“…
Unknown
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In-Person
๐Ÿค
Equity Unknown
๐Ÿ“ˆ
Early Stage

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Crowdfunding
Education
1.

Rapid Hardware Accelerator

Rapid Hardware Accelerator is a start-up that provides hardware design and prototyping services to help companies bring their products to market quickly.

๐Ÿ“
Philadelphia
United States

ABOUT

โœ…
Application
Open
๐Ÿ’ต
Investments
๐Ÿš€
Unknown
Exits
๐Ÿ‘ถ
2014

HOW IT WORKS

๐Ÿ“…
3 months
๐Ÿ๏ธ
Hybrid
๐Ÿค
Equity Unknown
๐Ÿ“ˆ
Early Stage

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Business Development
Financial Services
Management Consulting