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Houston Accelerators (issue brief) (view source)
Revision as of 15:14, 18 July 2016
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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]
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)
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