AccelerateRU

accelerator

Rowan University, all campuses. Open to students, recent alumni, RCBC/RCGC, medical school, faculty-student teams.

Rowan's summer startup accelerator, operating since May 2018. Provides up to $5,000 in non-equity seed funding per team, along with 6 weekly virtual workshops, a 2-day in-person bootcamp, mentorship, and keycard access to the RCIE Founder Suite. Uses a flexible, needs-based award structure. Participants can apply for additional funding from the Rowan Innovation Venture Fund ($25M). 2026 cohort applications due June 21, 2026.

• Non-equity seed funding (up to $5K)
• Mentors, coaches, industry experts
• Weekly virtual workshops
• Founder Suite access (coworking, snacks, supplies)
• RIVF application pathway

Up to $5,000 non-equity seed funding per team. Variable award structure based on venture needs.

6-week summer program: virtual workshops + in-person bootcamp + mentorship sessions.

Rowan students (all levels), spring graduates + alumni within 12 months, graduate/medical students, RCBC/RCGC students, faculty-student teams.

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• rowan-rivf