Boost VC Accelerator 2026

Boost VC Accelerator 2026 is a seed-stage program administered by Boost VC that provides capital and operational support to startups building transformative technologies. The program invests a standardized $500,000 for 15% equity in companies operating across capital-intensive sectors like artificial intelligence, aerospace, robotics, biotechnology, and virtual reality. Backed by a $90 million fund and institutional backers like Devonshire Investors, the accelerator supplies accepted founders with housing, dedicated office space, and mentorship. The upcoming 2026 cohort will culminate in a San Francisco in-person event scheduled for October 13-15, 2026. The firm operates a model comparable to Y Combinator and 500 Startups, featuring a portfolio of over 300 investments including Coinbase and Etherscan. This specific resource targets early-stage deep tech founders seeking pre-seed or seed funding, strategic guidance, and investor access to scale complex innovations globally.

At a Glance

• Program window: 2026 (12 weeks)
• Format: In-person accelerator in San Mateo, CA
• Deadline: June 1, 2026
• Funding: $500,000 for 15% post-money SAFE
• Focus: Frontier tech - crypto, VR/AR, space, robotics, biotech

What You Get

Boost VC provides capital, 12 weeks of structured mentorship from Adam Draper and the Boost team, office space, and access to a network of 500+ frontier tech alumni. The program is designed for founders building in categories that most investors consider too early or too weird. If your startup involves crypto infrastructure, virtual reality, space technology, or synthetic biology, Boost understands your market.

Who Boost VC Is Looking For

Pre-seed to seed stage startups building in frontier technology categories. Must commit full-time and be present in San Mateo for the duration. Technical founders with working prototypes have the strongest applications.