Research Accelerators: The Basics Accelerators are entrepreneurship support programs primarily aimed at helping participating startups scale-up and access early customers. Written by Sameeksha Desai and Jessica LoozeJanuary 29, 2020 Share: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Download the Brief Accelerators: The Basics | Entrepreneurship Issue Brief pdf Popular since the mid-2000s, accelerators are cohort-based programs that provide access to supportive services like mentorship and trainings. Accelerator programs run for a fixed-term, usually several months, after which participating startups “graduate.” Graduation events are often “demo days” where startups pitch to selected groups of investors, media, and other stakeholders. Do accelerators matter… …for raising funds? …for reaching key milestones? …for all entrepreneurs? …for the broader regional community? Download the Brief [PDF] Next Research Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs: Removing Barriers April 25, 2019 Research Trends in Venture Capital, Angel Investments, and Crowdfunding across the Fifty Largest U.S. Metropolitan Areas December 5, 2016 Research Changing Capital: Emerging Trends in Entrepreneurial Finance October 24, 2016