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Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC)

Offers annual awards for accelerators and incubators in the United States building supportive startup ecosystems.

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The Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) is an annual prize competition run by SBA's Office of Investment and Innovation under the America's Seed Fund brand. It awards Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) — accelerators, incubators, technology transfer offices, university programs — that build innovation-based entrepreneurship ecosystems. GAFC does not fund startups directly.

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.americasseedfund.us