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Accelerator Roundup

The Top 9 Accelerators in Boulder

Discover the top 9 accelerators in Boulder that can supercharge your startup's growth.

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9 programs · Statuses checked Jul 2026
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Overview

Boulder has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 9 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.

01

Techstars

BoulderUnited StatesApplications open

Mentorship-driven accelerator running programs across dozens of cities worldwide. Techstars invests $220K in every accepted company and backs founders through a 13-week program plus a lifetime alumni network.

About
ApplicationsOpenFirst cheque$220KExits338Founded2006
How it works
Duration13 weeksFormatHybridEquity$220K — $20K for 5% (common) + $200K uncapp…
Verticals
FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
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02

Techstars Boulder Accelerator

BoulderUnited StatesApplications open

Techstars Boulder Accelerator is a startup accelerator that provides mentorship, funding, and resources to early-stage companies in various industries.

About
ApplicationsOpenFirst chequeUndisclosedExits46Founded2007
How it works
FormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Business DevelopmentConsultingManagement Consulting
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03

Boomtown Accelerators

BoulderUnited States

A startup accelerator that provides funding, mentorship, and resources to startups in a variety of industries.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExits7Founded2013
How it works
Duration12 weeksFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
AdvertisingB2BHealth CareInternet
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04

Boomtown Accelerators Hardware

BoulderUnited States

An accelerator program that focuses on hardware startups, providing funding, mentorship, and resources.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2015
How it works
Duration12 weeksFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
AdvertisingB2BHealth CareInternet
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05

Boomtown Boulder Tech Accelerator

BoulderUnited States

An accelerator program that focuses on tech startups, providing funding, mentorship, and resources.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2013
How it works
Duration12 weeksFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Finance
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06

Boomtown Health Tech Accelerator

BoulderUnited States

An accelerator program that focuses on health tech startups, providing funding, mentorship, and resources.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2014
How it works
Duration12 weeksFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Health Care
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07

Mergelane

BoulderUnited States

A VC fund investing in authentic leaders and the companies they run

About
First chequeUndisclosedExits3Founded2014
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
FinanceFinancial Services
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08

Techstars Allied Space Accelerator

BoulderUnited States

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

About
First chequeUndisclosedExits184Founded2006
How it works
Duration13 weeksFormatHybridEquitySpace Travel, remote, Online, Virtual
Verticals
RemoteOnlineVirtual
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09

Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

BoulderUnited States

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed in 150+ countries

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2006
How it works
Duration13 weeksFormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
FinanceFinancial ServicesFintechTech
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No longer operating

4 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): CanopyBoulder · Fulcrum Venture Accelerator · Global Accelerator Network · Uncharted.

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