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Accelerator Roundup

The Top 3 Accelerators in Des Moines

Discover the top 3 accelerators in Des Moines to supercharge your startup's growth.

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3 programs · Statuses checked Sep 2026
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Overview

Des Moines 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 3 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.

01

BrokerTech Ventures

Des MoinesUnited StatesApplications open · deadline Dec 31, 2026

Accelerator focused on insurtech startups, providing mentorship, funding, and access to resources.

About
ApplicationsOpenFirst chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2019
How it works
Duration12 weeksFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
InsuranceInsurtechReal Estate
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02

Global Insurance Accelerator

Des MoinesUnited States

The Global Insurance Accelerator is a business accelerator program for startups focused on innovating and disrupting the insurance industry.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2014
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Angel InvestmentFinancial ServicesInsurance
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03

Techstars Iowa Accelerator

Des MoinesUnited States

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

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2016
How it works
Duration3 monthsFormatIn PersonEquity6% equity
Verticals
FinanceFinancial Services
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No longer operating

One program from earlier versions of this list has since shut down or gone offline (checked Sep 2026): Iowa AgriTech Accelerator.

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