GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

Organize and catalyze your community’s entire tech ecosystem with one maneuver.

TAILORED ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS

Customized in-person and virtual experiences to inspire innovation and growth.

Starting up isn’t hard, its impossible— without the right structures, support, and direction in place. Putting these things together is easier said than done:

  • What entrepreneurial outcomes will impact our community?

  • What activities can lead to those outcomes? How do we track them?

  • What’s required to set up and operate those activities?

  • How do we work with entrepreneurs as a government or institution?

  • If we succeed, what next?

That’s when you anchor at Quay. Quay Acceleration partners with governments from around the world to support the development of their startups — or attract entrepeneurs. We’ll work with you to develop the customized accelerator program best-suited for your unique needs.

BY THE NUMBERS

75+

NPS SCORE ACROSS PROGRAMS

50+

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CREATED

64

PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

100+

HOURS OF DEDICATED SUPPORT PER PROGRAM

Program Overview

Quay accelerator programs is custom-made with insightful & inspiring learning sessions facilitated by industry experts, serial entrepreneurs, and investors

Mentorship & Community

Gain access to our extensive network of serial entrepreneurs, industry experts, and corporate leaders who are all committed to your company’s success. Our cohort companies work 1:1 with a Lead Mentor, along with 10-15 specialists, to design, iterate, and execute their US Roadmap and G2M strategies.

Supercharge Your Growth

Build and refine your go-to-market strategy with the help of NYC’s top industry experts. Develop, adapt, and test your assets, and get in the room with the people who are going to help you take your business to the next level.

Become a Local

Develop your advisor and mentor network and integrate seamlessly into a network of NYC’s most influential entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders.

FAQ

Things you should know

    1. Access to the US Market- NYC is ranked #2 globally for startup output, with over 9K startups, 200+ coworking spaces and 100+ accelerators. NYC’s startup ecosystem is valued at $71B, and is currently #1  globally in funding availability and quality.

    2. Mentorship & Tailored Learning- Our startups leverage our large network of top entrepreneurs, industry experts, and investors. In addition to weekly learning sessions by our mentors, each startup is matched with 1 Lead Mentor, selected based on their specific priorities and industry, as well as 10-15 specialist mentors throughout the program.

    3. Office Space & Perks- Although WEVE is now virtual-first, during the program, startups have access to co-working spaces throughout NYC which also serve as their US business address. In addition, startups have access to over $1M in perks from partners and service providers.

  • We run three Soft Landing Programs each year. Selection is conducted with the help of our partners and mentors. We typically review ~150 applications for each cohort, and select 6-8 startups.

    Our selection process consists of:

    1. Online application form (only complete applications will be reviewed)

    2. Initial selection call with the Program Manager

    3. Second-round call with Program Director

    4. Evaluation by a team of mentors

    5. 1:1 interviews and a pitch session

  • Since the startups we support have often already raised institutional rounds of funding or participated in early stage accelerator programs, we charge a flat-fee of $30k, rather than an equity model. In certain cases, we allow companies to join the program for a lower flat fee and a percentage of warrants (1-3%).