Accelerator Programs

Chris Ries Promoted to Principal at Dark Horse CPAs After Completing Accelerator Program
Chris Ries, CPA, has been promoted to Principal at Dark Horse CPAs after completing the firm's Principal Accelerator Program, highlighting the growing trend of CPA firms offering alternative paths to practice ownership.

American Heart Association Selects Eight Startups for Heart and Brain Health Accelerator
Eight innovative health tech companies have been chosen to participate in the 2026 Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, a collaboration between the American Heart Association and MedTech Innovator, aiming to advance cardiovascular and neurological care through novel technologies.

BioMed X Launches Women's Health R&D Accelerator with Gates Foundation Support
BioMed X has launched XFem Labs, a women's health research accelerator in Heidelberg focused on developing non-hormonal contraceptive solutions to address global access barriers and high discontinuation rates of current methods.

Intuit IDEAS Program Expands Nationally to Empower Small Businesses and Veteran Entrepreneurs
Intuit Inc. announces the national expansion of its IDEAS accelerator program, offering small businesses and veteran entrepreneurs access to financial technology, expert coaching, and grants to foster growth and efficiency.