Startup accelerators in Washington, DC
5 verified startup accelerators on Accelerator Atlas are based in Washington, DC. They span Legal & GovTech, FinTech & InsurTech, and Generalist & Demographic. Programs here include CivStart GovTech Accelerator, Dcode Federal Accelerator, and ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator. Each listing shows its source and the date we last checked it.
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| CivStart GovTech Acceleratorstate and local government technology | Not publishedTwo-year (later one-year) capacity-building accelerator for govtech startups serving local governments; startup-facing fee/equity terms were never published on fetched pages, so terms fields null. The CivStart nonprofit announced in Dec 2025 it is shutting down in 2026; accelerator programs are ending while the for-profit CivStart Ventures continues matching/networking services only. DEADLINE: Last known application deadline was May 31, 2024 (AI cohort); nonprofit and its accelerator are winding down in 2026, so next_deadline null and status possibly_inactive. | Not publishedTwo-year (later one-year) capacity-building accelerator for govtech startups serving local governments; startup-facing fee/equity terms were never published on fetched pages, so terms fields null. The CivStart nonprofit announced in Dec 2025 it is shutting down in 2026; accelerator programs are ending while the for-profit CivStart Ventures continues matching/networking services only. DEADLINE: Last known application deadline was May 31, 2024 (AI cohort); nonprofit and its accelerator are winding down in 2026, so next_deadline null and status possibly_inactive. | Not publishedTwo-year (later one-year) capacity-building accelerator for govtech startups serving local governments; startup-facing fee/equity terms were never published on fetched pages, so terms fields null. The CivStart nonprofit announced in Dec 2025 it is shutting down in 2026; accelerator programs are ending while the for-profit CivStart Ventures continues matching/networking services only. DEADLINE: Last known application deadline was May 31, 2024 (AI cohort); nonprofit and its accelerator are winding down in 2026, so next_deadline null and status possibly_inactive. | DC | Hybrid | None confirmed | Jul 22, 2026 | VerifiedPossibly dormantWe could not confirm a recent or upcoming cohort. It may have paused or wound down. Verify before applying. |
| Dcode Federal Acceleratorgovtech / federal market entry (incl. defense tech) | Not published$5,000 one-time company fee, no equity taken; no investment component (investment_amount null). 8-week fully online program (1-2 hrs/week) teaching federal sales, contracting strategy, and procurement navigation. DEADLINE: Cohort 16 (Summer 2026) runs Jul-Sept 2026 with registration links live but no posted cutoff date, and Cohort 15 ended Jun 16, 2026; no formal deadline published, so next_deadline null despite an effectively open registration window. | Not published$5,000 one-time company fee, no equity taken; no investment component (investment_amount null). 8-week fully online program (1-2 hrs/week) teaching federal sales, contracting strategy, and procurement navigation. DEADLINE: Cohort 16 (Summer 2026) runs Jul-Sept 2026 with registration links live but no posted cutoff date, and Cohort 15 ended Jun 16, 2026; no formal deadline published, so next_deadline null despite an effectively open registration window. | Fee-based | DC | Remote | None confirmed | Jul 22, 2026 | Verified |
| ICBA ThinkTECH Acceleratorcommunity banking fintech | Not publishedCurrent in-house ICBA program (AP11, May 18-Jul 24, 2026) publishes no investment/equity/fee terms, so terms_model and amounts null. Earlier cohorts were run with The Venture Center in Little Rock, AR; city/state reflect ICBA HQ where the 2026 announcement originated. 150+ alumni companies. DEADLINE: 2026 cohort (AP11) announced May 6, 2026 and runs through Jul 24, 2026; next application window not yet announced, so next_deadline null. | Not publishedCurrent in-house ICBA program (AP11, May 18-Jul 24, 2026) publishes no investment/equity/fee terms, so terms_model and amounts null. Earlier cohorts were run with The Venture Center in Little Rock, AR; city/state reflect ICBA HQ where the 2026 announcement originated. 150+ alumni companies. DEADLINE: 2026 cohort (AP11) announced May 6, 2026 and runs through Jul 24, 2026; next application window not yet announced, so next_deadline null. | Not publishedCurrent in-house ICBA program (AP11, May 18-Jul 24, 2026) publishes no investment/equity/fee terms, so terms_model and amounts null. Earlier cohorts were run with The Venture Center in Little Rock, AR; city/state reflect ICBA HQ where the 2026 announcement originated. 150+ alumni companies. DEADLINE: 2026 cohort (AP11) announced May 6, 2026 and runs through Jul 24, 2026; next application window not yet announced, so next_deadline null. | DC | Hybrid | None confirmed | Jul 22, 2026 | Verified |
| Springboard Enterprises Accelerators (Women's Health, Longevity, NY Fashion Tech Lab)women-led technology and life sciences companies | Not publishedNo equity taken (501(c)(3)). Optional suggested contribution of 1 to 2 percent in warrants. Application fee $100 by priority deadline, $200 after. Program fee published as $2,500 to $5,000 in the FAQ and $5,500 on the apply page. No direct investment; roughly four month program starting with a two to three day bootcamp. Each application cycle has two deadlines. | Not publishedNo equity taken (501(c)(3)). Optional suggested contribution of 1 to 2 percent in warrants. Application fee $100 by priority deadline, $200 after. Program fee published as $2,500 to $5,000 in the FAQ and $5,500 on the apply page. No direct investment; roughly four month program starting with a two to three day bootcamp. Each application cycle has two deadlines. | Fee-based | DC | Not published | None confirmed | Jul 22, 2026 | Verified |
| Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic Statescare delivery / digital health | $220,000 | 5% common stock via $20,000 convertible equity agreement, plus $200,000 uncapped MFN post-money SAFE (standard Techstars terms) | Equity for cash | DC | In person | None confirmed | Jul 22, 2026 | Verified |
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