The Top 2 Accelerators & Incubators in Wellington
Discover the top 2 accelerators in Wellington that can supercharge your startup's growth.
Overview
startersss tracks 4 accelerator and incubator programs in Wellington, New Zealand: 2 still operating, and 2 that have shut down or gone offline (listed at the end). All are verified as accepting applications; the nearest published deadline is Nov 22, 2026, for Lightning Lab Tourism Accelerator. Of those operating, 1 runs hybrid and 1 runs in person. The most common focus area is Fintech (2). For the rest of New Zealand, see every program in New Zealand.
Lightning Lab
Lightning Lab is an accelerator program that helps early-stage startups in New Zealand grow and scale their businesses through mentorship, funding, and networking.
Lightning Lab Tourism Accelerator
3-month business acceleration programme focused on building a sustainable innovation ecosystem for the future of tourism in New Zealand
No longer operating
2 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Nov 2026): Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator · Venture Up.