The Open Accelerator · Residency 2027

About

The Open Accelerator Residency is a 16-week in-person program designed for founders building AI solutions for enterprises, offering mentorship, potential funding, and access to industry experts to help refine products and strategies.

Benefits

• 💰Optional Funding
  Funding opportunities available through IBM Ventures
• 🎓Mentorship
  Access to guidance from industry experts at Red Hat and IBM
• 🏢Enterprise Access
  Opportunities to meet potential customers and partners

Eligibility Criteria

• Founders building AI for enterprise applications
• Pre-scale startups are preferred
• Open to startups from outside Massachusetts

Participation Commitments

• Attend all 16 weeks of the residency in Boston
• Engage actively with mentors and industry experts
• Work on product and go-to-market strategies

Target Region

Massachusetts, USA

Target Sector

AI for business