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The accelerators actually operating in SoCal

28 independent programs, hand-verified — focus, location, and how to apply, not just a name and a logo.

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All citiesLos Angeles (10)San Diego (9)Santa Monica (2)Irvine (2)Burbank (1)Riverside (1)Pasadena (1)Long Beach (1)Orange County (1)
All focus areasLife sciences (4)Industry agnostic (3)Aerospace (3)Media (2)Tech (2)Cleantech (2)Diagnostics (2)Defense (2)Cybersecurity (1)LegalTech (1)RegTech (1)Hi-tech (1)
Best fit for anyoneEarly-stage (3)Pre-seed (2)Women-led (1)No equity, no fees (1)Some traction required (1)Nonprofit program (1)Minority-founded (1)Female-founded (1)Pre-idea to early-stage (1)Revenue-based financing model (1)

ACCELERATORS

AcceleratorEst. 2018

Ad Astra Ventures

San Diego, CA

A venture builder and investment program for women founders, combining capital with a 6-8 month program of mentorship and strategic guidance to refine business model, product-market fit, and fundraising strategy.

Focus
Industry agnostic
Best fit for
Women-led
AcceleratorEst. 2009

Founder Institute San Diego

San Diego, CA

The San Diego chapter of Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator network, running structured business-building sprints for early-stage founders with support from local investors, advisors, and mentors.

Focus
Industry agnostic
Best fit for
Pre-idea to early-stage
INCUBATORS
IncubatorEst. 2015

ExCITE Riverside

Riverside, CA

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit business incubator formed through a partnership between UC Riverside, the City of Riverside, and Riverside County. Founded in 2015, it has supported over 30 startups whose portfolio has raised more than $30M and created 180+ jobs.

Focus
Industry agnostic
Best fit for
Nonprofit program