If you’re building a business in Delaware, where you go for support can shape what happens next.
Some programs are built for early ideas, others focus on growth or raising capital. Some are tailored to specific communities, including Spanish-language and rural offerings.
New Castle County offers the most paths, from lab space and startup accelerators to small business cohorts. Downstate, in Kent and Sussex counties, the number of programs is growing, including new hubs and initiatives in places like Dover and Georgetown.
Explore the searchable guide to Delaware accelerators and incubators below.
What’s the difference between incubators and accelerators?
Incubators are generally programs where entrepreneurs can find early-stage mentoring and resources to develop their business. They often include an opportunity for office or lab space, and typically have longer, more flexible timelines.
Accelerators are typically highly structured, intensive, cohort-based programs that last for a set time period — usually anywhere from four weeks to several months. Often involving a competitive application process, they may be virtual, hybrid or in-person, and often require a commitment to meet with the cohort on a regular basis.
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