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The main difference between an incubator and an accelerator seems to be the time a company spends in the program [http://www.forbes.com/sites/georgedeeb/2014/08/28/is-a-startup-incubator-or-accelerator-right-for-you/#68d6f6793386]. That being said, the essential criteria that a program must have to be an accelerator are mentors, sessions, a time limit around 90 days to 4 months, and a graduation day. Possible attributes include a small capital investment (maybe $20,000), a cost of a single digit percent of equity, and preparation specifically for the investment stage. The last one is almost essential. [http://www.forbes.com/sites/georgedeeb/2014/08/28/is-a-startup-incubator-or-accelerator-right-for-you/#68d6f6793386] [http://microventures.com/education/accelerators-vs-incubators] | The main difference between an incubator and an accelerator seems to be the time a company spends in the program [http://www.forbes.com/sites/georgedeeb/2014/08/28/is-a-startup-incubator-or-accelerator-right-for-you/#68d6f6793386]. That being said, the essential criteria that a program must have to be an accelerator are mentors, sessions, a time limit around 90 days to 4 months, and a graduation day. Possible attributes include a small capital investment (maybe $20,000), a cost of a single digit percent of equity, and preparation specifically for the investment stage. The last one is almost essential. [http://www.forbes.com/sites/georgedeeb/2014/08/28/is-a-startup-incubator-or-accelerator-right-for-you/#68d6f6793386] [http://microventures.com/education/accelerators-vs-incubators] | ||
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| + | In Summary: | ||
| + | '''Essentail Criteria''' | ||
| + | *90 day to 4 month program limit with a graduation at the end | ||
| + | *Mentoring & Industry Connections | ||
| + | *Education Sessions | ||
| + | *Preparation for investment stage | ||
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| + | '''Likely attributes:''' | ||
| + | *Charge of ~7% equity | ||
| + | *Small capital investment (~$20,000) | ||
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Under the Houston Entrepreneurship umbrella.
Reference Accelerator Rankings
More Tables at:
E:\McNair\Projects\Houston\Startup Source Files\Accelerators
Google Drive Spreadsheet Link https://docs.google.com/a/rice.edu/spreadsheets/d/1PLWEyBypWldls997BzWWhF9RwCo1JRPxNJPjwPNOhk4/edit?usp=sharing
Criteria for being an Accelerator
The main difference between an incubator and an accelerator seems to be the time a company spends in the program [1]. That being said, the essential criteria that a program must have to be an accelerator are mentors, sessions, a time limit around 90 days to 4 months, and a graduation day. Possible attributes include a small capital investment (maybe $20,000), a cost of a single digit percent of equity, and preparation specifically for the investment stage. The last one is almost essential. [2] [3]
In Summary:
Essentail Criteria
- 90 day to 4 month program limit with a graduation at the end
- Mentoring & Industry Connections
- Education Sessions
- Preparation for investment stage
Likely attributes:
- Charge of ~7% equity
- Small capital investment (~$20,000)
Sources
[1] = Forbes: Is A Startup Incubator Or Accelerator Right For You? [2] = Microventures: Accelerators vs. Incubators
