Curql Accelerate Spring 2027

Curql Accelerate Powered by gener8tor selects five companies per cohort innovating in B2B fintech. Each participating startup receives 12 weeks of concierge, mentorship-based programming, introductions to fintech-focused investors and deep industry connections with credit unions. The program has a blended virtual and in-person format with three weeklong credit union on-sites, in partnership with Curql LPs, that give founders access to executives, innovative thinkers and decision makers at the credit union's headquarters.

Key Benefits

• $7,000 non-dilutive grant to cover the cost of program participation and travel
• Strategic network: connections to credit unions, investors and experienced mentors, plus the cohort of five companies and the gener8tor alumni community
• Focused support: only five companies per program
• Twelve weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor and Curql teams during bi-weekly, one-on-one meetings
• Introductions to 100+ connections including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors and credit unions
• $1M+ in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot and Microsoft
• Showcase: an exclusive reception to pitch to entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and community members

Eligibility

• Any company innovating in fintech or banking is encouraged to apply
• Investments are made exclusively into CUSOs (Credit Union Service Organizations); gener8tor helps companies add this qualification as part of the investment

Program Structure

• 12 weeks
• Hybrid: most programming is virtual; three weeks take place on-site at different credit unions across the country
• Application deadline: October 25th, 2026
• Program kickoff: January 14th, 2027. Program end: April 23rd, 2027