Equalize Startups 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs

Equalize Startups 2026 is a nonprofit launchpad accelerator for women academic inventors. The six-month program offers expert training, personalized mentoring, in-person networking, and a pitch competition to help participants navigate the startup ecosystem. It supports women in STEM disciplines, including faculty, post-docs, and graduate students, with opportunities to gain pitching experience and build valuable industry connections.

Training, mentoring, in-person networking, access to investor connections, pitching experience, feedback on ideas, and professional connections.

Applicant should hold a position at an academic institution (faculty, post-docs, graduate students, staff scientists, etc.).

Submit application through the official Apply portal.