Helps founders identify, research, and apply to startup accelerators and fellowship programs.
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name: accelerator-application
description: When the user wants to apply to startup accelerators, incubators, or fellowship programs. Also use when the user mentions "YC application", "Techstars", "accelerator", or "apply to programs".
related: [pitch-deck, fundraising-email, investor-research]
reads: [startup-context]
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# Accelerator Application
## When to Use
- Founder wants to apply to Y Combinator, Techstars, or other accelerator programs
- Founder wants to identify which accelerators are the best fit for their stage and sector
- Founder wants help drafting application essays and preparing for interviews
- Founder wants to batch-apply to multiple programs efficiently
## Context Required
- Company stage, product, and traction metrics
- Founder backgrounds and why this team is uniquely positioned
- What the founder wants from an accelerator (funding, network, credibility, customers, mentorship)
- Industry/vertical (some accelerators are sector-specific)
- Geography and willingness to relocate
- Previous applications or rejections (to improve this round)
## Workflow
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