Startup Accelerators & Incubators

Comments discuss various startup accelerators and incubators like Y Combinator and Techstars, including comparisons, recommendations for founders, and debates on their value and ideal structures.

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FooBarWidget • Mar 29, 2018 • View on HN

Maybe there are startup networks or accellerators near you? You can ask there.

ChuckMcM • Sep 14, 2020 • View on HN

Technically that would make it a startup incubator :-)

jasonlynes • Feb 21, 2011 • View on HN

am i the only one who sees these other incubators and thinks they pale in comparison to YC? (no i'm not a YC-funded founder)

sahil-kang • Sep 18, 2018 • View on HN

Have you considered an accelerator: https://www.ycombinator.com

SMAAART • Jul 21, 2020 • View on HN

Techstars does something similar.

thom • Mar 11, 2025 • View on HN

Founders - what would the ideal accelerator (or call it what you like) look like today?

jamesmawm • Dec 25, 2019 • View on HN

Do Entrepreneur First and Antler count?

otoburb • Apr 6, 2015 • View on HN

Wouldn't an incubator or accelerator be one (but not the only) alternative to explore? They may be able to assist.

rch • Jul 4, 2015 • View on HN

Which other niche accelerators?

danwahoo • Aug 12, 2010 • View on HN

Just like a founder position for YC, just different location, and different incubator!