Plug and Play Accelerator Programs (Global)
Supports non-dilutive corporate accelerator connecting startups to and corporate partners across verticals in and global locations.
Plug and Play runs 80+ vertical-specific accelerator programs per year globally, structured as 12-week cohorts of 15–25 startups per batch. Programs conclude with an Expo or Summit (demo day) where startups present to corporate partners and investors. Participation is non-dilutive — no equity is required for program admission. Value is delivered as mentorship, curated 1:1 pitch meetings with corporate partners ('dealflows'), access to 800+ annual events, co-working space, and network exposure. Many programs are co-delivered with government or corporate sponsors who fund the program (NJEDA, Arizona Commerce Authority, GITA, NATO, ESA/Cassini, Mercedes-Benz, Indiana University). In those cases Plug and Play acts as operating partner; any grant or stipend cash flows from the partner government/corporate, not from Plug and Play.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.