Active Accelerators & Growth Programs for Solana Builders
1.
@colosseum : Largest Solana hackathon-to-accelerator platform, top teams receive $250k funding, elite mentorship, and a powerful network.
2.
@incubator: Selective 3-month in-person program in NYC with hands-on mentorship directly from the Solana Labs team (no equity taken).
- Cohort 4 just launched, featuring
@solomon_labs,
@TradeNeutral,
@fractalsdotfun, @0xspout,
@CoralOS_ai.
- Cohort 5 applications open in May 2026.
3.
@encodeclub x Solana Accelerator: 8-week online program offering 1-1 mentorship, workshops from Solana founders, and structured support for early-stage projects.
4.
@XFounders_camp: High-intensity IRL bootcamp accelerator for Web3 & Solana projects, powered by Solana Foundation, with strong mentorship and investor access.
5.
@SafePal x Solana Builder Growth Grant: $3M non-dilutive growth program offering hardware wallet sponsorships ($2M) and marketing exposure ($1M) to help Solana projects scale users, retention, and visibility. Applications open until Dec 31, 2026.
6.
@superteam: Strong community with grants and support to help you apply and scale on Solana.
7.
@ycombinator (YC): Iconic top-tier accelerator providing $500k, now accepts funding in USDC on Solana.
8. a16z Speedrun (
@speedrun): Fast-paced 12-week program with up to $1M direct investment from a16z and hands-on mentorship for crypto/Solana startups.
9.
@BoostVC: Crypto-native pre-seed accelerator that leads up to $500k for bold Solana and blockchain ideas.
10.
@Techstars: Global accelerator network offering $220k with active Web3/crypto tracks that support Solana projects.
Which one are you targeting? Drop your project vertical below!