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Social Innovation Forum

Accelerator Program

Works to create a community inclusive of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, and other change agents seeking to build a more equitable nonprofit sector in the region. This two-year program offers in-depth consulting, executive coaching, presentation advising, access to unrestricted grants, and more.

LISC Massachusetts

Beyond Six Feet Apart Accelerator

Prepare 4 VC

Catalyst Program

Flexible, personalized accelerator program by Prepare4VC; immersive learning, personalized roadmap, flexible pacing, and expert mentorship for founders at any stage.

Franklin County Community Development Corporation (FCCDC)

Entrepreneurship Accelerator

Intensive 6-month accelerator for early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners in Western Massachusetts providing training, coaching, consulting, and peer cohort support to help businesses grow.

EO Boston

EO Accelerator

2-year peer learning and accountability program for business owners with $250K–$1M revenue; structured around Strategy, People, Execution, and Cash pillars. Cost: $1,750/year.

LISC Massachusetts

LISC Digital Growth Accelerator

WorcLab

Pre-Accelerator Program

Berkshire Innovation Center

Stage 2 Accelerator (S2A)

35-week equity-free accelerator for early-stage hard tech and physical product startups; provides access to BIC fabrication labs, advanced equipment, digital media studio, mentorship, and educational programming. Based in Pittsfield, MA; focuses on clean energy, precision manufacturing, life sciences, and robotics.

Valley Venture Mentors

VVM Startup Accelerator

4-month intensive accelerator for Western MA startups; monthly weekend bootcamps with hands-on training, expert lectures, and advisor office hours. Cash awards up to $250K prize pool distributed at Demo Day. Based in Springfield, MA.