The Top 9 Accelerators & Incubators in Silicon Valley
Discover the top 9 accelerators in Silicon Valley for early-stage startups.
Overview
startersss tracks 10 accelerator and incubator programs in Silicon Valley, United States: 9 still operating, and 1 that has shut down or gone offline (listed at the end). 5 are verified as accepting applications. Of those operating, 6 run hybrid and 3 run in person. The most common focus area is Hardware (2). For the rest of the United States, see every program in the United States.
Boost VC Accelerator
An accelerator program that focuses on sci-fi and tech startups, providing funding, mentorship, and resources.
Forum Ventures
We build with founders from creation to sustainable
German Accelerator - Silicon Valley & New York
German Accelerator is a program that supports German startups by providing them with mentorship, resources, and access to the Silicon Valley and New York startup ecosystems.
Hardware Club
A VC firm that helps fearless founders tackle hard problems with capital, resources and collaboration.
HAX Venture Capital
Program based venture capital for hardware
MuckerLab
Not your typical accelerator program. Mucker provides capital and support for startups outside Silicon Valley.
Paladin
Entrepreneurship for everyone. Paladin Is a non-profit based In Silicon Valley
Rock Health
The first venture fund dedicated to digital health
UpWest Labs
Seed Fund based in Silicon Valley supporting Israel's best tech entrepreneurs
No longer operating
One program from earlier versions of this list has since shut down or gone offline (checked Nov 2026): German Accelerator - Silicon Valley JumpStart.