Accelerator

Accelerator

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Alchemist Accelerator

Alchemist Accelerator

$25,000–$30,000 per cohort

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Multiple rounds per year; check the site for current open cohort deadlines.

AMOUNT

$25,000–$30,000 per cohort

AMOUNT

$25,000–$30,000 per cohort

DEADLINE

Multiple rounds per year; check the site for current open cohort deadlines.

DEADLINE

Multiple rounds per year; check the site for current open cohort deadlines.

FUNDING TYPE

Accelerator

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You need an early-stage or seed-stage startup in AI, fintech, healthcare/life sciences, or tech/software.

You need an early-stage or seed-stage startup in AI, fintech, healthcare/life sciences, or tech/software.

Alchemist is open to all founder identities and runs multiple rounds per year. The program is US-based with additional tracks in Chicago, Doha, Japan, and a Silicon Valley residency for international founders.

Alchemist is open to all founder identities and runs multiple rounds per year. The program is US-based with additional tracks in Chicago, Doha, Japan, and a Silicon Valley residency for international founders.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Alchemist is a competitive Silicon Valley accelerator with a selective acceptance process across global applicants.

Specific acceptance rates are not published, but as a well-known enterprise-focused accelerator it draws a high volume of applicants. Multiple cohort rounds per year means more entry points than single-cycle programs.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Review program tracks and choose the right one (Flagship, Chicago, Doha, Japan, or Silkroad) — 1–2 hours

  2. Prepare and submit your application at alchemistaccelerator.com/apply — 3–5 hours

  3. Interview process if selected — 1–2 weeks

WORTH KNOWING

Alchemist runs several regional and international program tracks, so founders outside Silicon Valley should check whether a geographically specific cohort fits their situation before applying to the flagship.

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