Applications are currently open for the DivInc Women in Tech Accelerator 2026, a program designed to identify and support innovative, women-led startups across any industry. This intensive 10-week initiative works closely with women founders to help them build thriving companies and enhance their capital readiness. The curriculum emphasizes honing product-market fit, developing a sales playbook, achieving early market traction, and understanding pathways to scale, ultimately amplifying women's voices within the tech ecosystem.
Program Benefits
• Expert-Led Workshops: Participate in weekly strategic workshops on business development, sales, legal, marketing, finance, operations, public relations, and funding, led by serial entrepreneurs, VCs, and industry authorities.
• Professional Coaching & Mentorship: Receive personalized, one-on-one coaching from expert pitch coaches, along with group and individual mentor office hours, and support customized to your organization’s unique stage.
• Strategic Introductions: Gain direct, warm pathways to corporate partners, active angel groups, venture capitalists, and advisors.
• Top-Tier Legal Consulting: Access direct pro bono or advisory consulting from premier startup law firms to ensure a sound entity structure.
• Access to Resources: Benefit from over $100,000 in value-add perks from partners to help accelerate growth.
• 18 Months of Post-Accelerator Support: Receive deeply focused founder support for 18 months after graduation through the structured DivInc Alumni program.
• Lifetime Portfolio Membership: Gain permanent membership in the DivInc portfolio family, with access to continuing professional development opportunities, events, and community support.
Eligibility Criteria
• Company Status: The company must be a U.S.-based, for-profit enterprise. Non-profits and consulting firms are not considered.
• Leadership: The company must be actively led by a woman, and the CEO must be women-identifying or non-binary. Co-founders who are not women are welcome.
• Technology Focus: All technologies should be powered by AI/ML, SaaS, Data Analytics, or Hardware.
• Development Stage: Founders must be past the pure ideation stage, with a clear path to launch, pilot, enter beta testing, or have an MVP ready for use by the program's end.
• Founder Attributes: The program seeks founders who possess a growth mindset, are highly coachable, hold a massive vision, and are eager to collaborate deeply.
• CEO Commitment: The CEO must personally participate and commit to 25 to 30 hours per week for company work and program sessions.
Application Details
• Final Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. (24 August 2026, 05:59 GMT+1)
Interested founders who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to seek further information and submit their applications through the official DivInc Women in Tech Accelerator channels before the specified deadline.