Asia has become one of the most dynamic startup ecosystems in the world, with founders launching companies in everything from fintech to deep tech. But building a business here comes with challenges, from securing early funding to finding the right mentors and networks.
That is where accelerators and incubators play a crucial role. They give founders access to capital, guidance, and connections that can speed up growth and improve the odds of success.
In this article, we highlight the top 12 accelerators and incubators in Asia that are helping entrepreneurs take their startups to the next level.
12 Asian Accelerators & Incubators
1) Venture Catalysts
Venture Catalysts is a full-service incubator that provides investment, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Details of the startup:
- Country: India
- City: Maharashtra
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Anil Jain, Anuj Golecha, Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Gaurav Jain
- Number of investments: 206
- Number of exits: 10
You can find their website here.
2) Marwari Catalysts
India's fastest-growing startup accelerator (Ed Tech, Fintech, and Direct-to-Consumer). Over 200+ startups have been incubated, and 30+ startups have taken a stake in the company.
Details of the startup:
- Country: India
- City: Jodhpur
- Started in: 2019
- Founders: Devesh Rakhecha, Dharamveer Chauhan, Lalit Mangal, Nitin Sethi, Raunak Singhvi, Sushil Sharma
- Industries: B2C, Communities, EdTech, FinTech
- Number of investments: 16
- Number of exits: 2
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 16
You can find their website here.
3) LongHash Ventures
LongHash Ventures is a blockchain accelerator and venture capital firm.
Details of the startup:
- Country: Singapore
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Emma Cui
- Number of investments: 52
- Number of exits: 1
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 16
You can find their website here.
4) Accelerating Asia
Accelerating Asia is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on Southeast and South Asian pre-Series A firms.
Details of the startup:
- Country: Singapore
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Amra Naidoo, Craig Dixon
- Number of investments: 42
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 12
You can find their website here.
5) Tribe Accelerator
The first Government-supported blockchain accelerator in Singapore.
Details of the startup:
- Country: Singapore
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Ryan Chew Zi Jie, Yi Ming Ng
- Industries: Automotive, Blockchain, Information Technology, InsurTech, Logistics, Sustainability
- Number of investments: 34
- Number of exits: 3
You can find their website here.
6) SparkLabs Accelerator
SparkLabs Accelerator is a Korean business accelerator that offers startups money and coaching.
Details of the startup:
- Country: South Korea
- City: Seoul
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Bernard Moon, Eugene Kim, Hanjoo Lee, Jimmy Kim
- Industries: Automotive, Enterprise Software, Incubators
- Number of investments: 156
- Number of exits: 5
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 13
You can find their website here.
7) Primer
Primer selects entrepreneurs, invest seed fund,s and provides them with mentoring and other support services to help ensure successful outcomes.
Details of the startup:
- Country: South Korea
- City: Seoul
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: Douglas Guen
- Number of investments: 32
- Number of exits: 2
You can find their website here.
8) 91springboard
91springboard is a coworking community that offers networking events, mentoring, investing, fundraising, and part-time office space.
Details of the startup:
- Country: India
- City: Gurgaon
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Anand Vemuri, Deepak Sharma, Pranay Gupta, Pushpendra Thakur, Varun Chawla
- Industries: Communities, Coworking, Real Estate
- Number of investments: 8
- Number of exits: 1
You can find their website here.
9) AC Accelerator
Entrepreneurs and businesses can get money, mentorship, coworking space, and networking opportunities through AC Accelerator.
Details of the startup:
- City: Beijing
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Luozhu Jin, Tong Wang, Yong Xu, Yuliang Tong
- Number of investments: 12
You can find their website here.
10) 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund
9Unicorns is a venture capital and accelerator investment firm.
Details of the startup:
- Country: India
- City: Maharashtra
- Started in: 2020
- Founders: Anil Jain, Anuj Golecha, Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Gaurav Jain
- Number of investments: 75
You can find their website here.
11) X21 Digital
X21 Digital helps blockchain projects succeed by incubating, advising, funding, and supporting them.
Details of the startup:
- Country: Singapore
- Started in: 2020
- Number of investments: 31
You can find their website here.
12) Chinaccelerator
SOSV runs Chinaccelerator, a Shanghai-based accelerator that offers initial investment, mentorship, and legal aid to software startups.
Details of the startup:
- Country: China
- City: Shanghai
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: Cyril Ebersweiler, Sean O'Sullivan
- Industries: E-Commerce, Internet, Mobile, Software
- Number of investments: 251
- Number of exits: 4
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 12
You can find their website here.
