Incubators and accelerators offer different combinations of mentoring, workspace, introductions and funding. The program label is less important than whether its support matches the startup's current constraints.
Compare admission terms, time commitments, fees or equity arrangements and the experience of the mentors. Speak with previous participants about the work they completed and the support they actually received. Check whether the program serves the relevant industry and stage.
Define the outcome the team wants before joining. Protect time for customers and product work rather than collecting introductions without follow-up. A program can support progress, but it cannot establish demand on behalf of the founders.
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