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AcceleratorEquity-free

Plug and Play

Remote

Plug and Play runs dozens of vertical-specific accelerator programs that connect startups directly with large corporate partners for pilots, customers, and strategic introductions. The core program is equity-free to join, so you gain corporate access without giving up ownership; optional investment is available separately.

Runs dozens of vertical-specific accelerator programs that connect startups directly with large corporate partners for pilots, customers, and introductions, equity-free to join, with optional investment.

Why this could be a strong fit

Best for startups seeking enterprise/corporate customers and pilots without giving up equity, especially in fintech, mobility, insurtech, and similar verticals.

What you need to qualify

  • A startup matching one of the active vertical/industry programs
  • A pitch deck and company/business information
  • A product relevant to corporate partners in that vertical
  • Willingness to engage in corporate pilots and partnership discussions

How to apply

  1. 1

    Choose a program

    Identify the vertical/industry accelerator that fits your startup.

  2. 2

    Submit an application

    Complete the online form with startup details and pitch deck.

  3. 3

    Screening & matching

    Plug and Play reviews and matches you to relevant corporate partners.

  4. 4

    Selection & onboarding

    Accepted startups join the batch and begin corporate engagements.

Frequently asked

No equity is required to join; equity (~1–5%) applies only if you accept optional investment.

Direct access to large corporate partners for pilots, customers, and strategic introductions.

It’s remote-first, with in-person Focus Weeks and Demo Days at select hubs.
FintechInsurtechMobilityB2BSustainability

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Do I qualify?

1 thing decides this one. Check yourself against them before you spend time on the form.

Stage
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A+
Where it runs
Remote, so your country is not a blocker (based in United States)
What you give up
No equity stated
Deadline
Rolling, no published deadline

That is the rulebook. What we cannot show you here is whether your startup clears it, how this ranks against the other programs you qualify for, and what to fix if you do not.

Check what I qualify for

Five questions, about a minute, no account needed.

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