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Accelerator Roundup

The Top 3 Accelerators & Incubators 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 Nov 2026
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Overview

startersss tracks 4 accelerator and incubator programs in Des Moines, United States: 3 still operating, and 1 that has shut down or gone offline (listed at the end). 1 is verified as accepting applications; the nearest published deadline is Dec 19, 2027, for BrokerTech Ventures. Of those operating, 2 run in person and 1 runs hybrid. The most common focus areas are Insurance (2) and Fintech (2). For the rest of the United States, see every program in the United States.

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BrokerTech Ventures

Des MoinesUnited StatesApplications open · deadline Dec 19, 2027

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 Nov 2026): Iowa AgriTech Accelerator.

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