Hyper Accelerator zero equity option

A four-week, in-person accelerator for first-time and idea-stage founders who need structure, software, expert support, and a credible path from concept to build-ready momentum. The live cohort is based at Unstuck Labs in Arlington, Virginia, minutes from Washington, DC.

Program fee
$3,000

for one founder

+$1,000 per cofounder

Up to three founders can attend per team. Applications are reviewed before acceptance.

Location requirement

This cohort meets in Arlington, VA

Hyper Accelerator is built around in-person founder work at Unstuck Labs in the DC area. If you are outside the region, join the virtual Hyper Accelerator waitlist or start in Unstuck Anywhere today. The intake asks for founder stage and location, including country, so we can route you correctly.

Format

Built for founders still turning the idea into a company

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4 weeks

Focused founder sprint

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Every 6 weeks

New cohort cadence

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3 days/week

In person in Arlington, VA

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0% equity

Fee-based, founder-friendly option

Included

Software, support, and founder focus

This is not a lecture series. It is a working program with real office time, practical support, and access to the Unstuck product stack.

One year of access to UnstuckOS, Unstuck Anywhere, and JustAsk

Summon credits for hands-on platform and technical development support

In-office workshops, one-on-one sessions, office hours, and SME access

Perks and preferred discounts for future development work

Pipeline visibility for future VC introductions, direct investment, or Studio Program invitation

A bespoke closing event designed around the cohort and founder outcomes

Four week path

From idea-stage to build-ready

Week 1
Founder lens

Clarify the founder fit, customer problem, and early market thesis before heavy building begins.

Week 2
Offer and validation

Pressure-test the idea, sharpen the customer story, and define what proof matters next.

Week 3
Platform and prototype

Use the Unstuck suite and Summon credits to turn the concept into a clearer product path.

Week 4
Launch path

Package the story, next milestones, and follow-on support options for the bespoke closing event.

In office

Three days a week at Unstuck Labs

Workshops
1:1 founder sessions
SME office hours
Team reviews
Product and tech support
Bespoke event prep
Apply for the next cohort

Acceptance creates access to the program and founder pipeline. Future VC introductions, direct investment, or Studio Program invitations are possible outcomes, not guarantees.

Application

Apply for Arlington or join the virtual path

Use this intake for the in-person Hyper Accelerator, the virtual waitlist, or the Unstuck Anywhere startup path. Include your founder stage, city, state or region, and country.

Intake form

Hyper Accelerator intake

The intake captures the details we need to route founders correctly: founder stage, city, state or region, country, and whether they are applying for the Arlington/DC cohort, joining the virtual accelerator waitlist, or starting in Unstuck Anywhere.

The in-person program is based in Arlington, VA. Outside the DC area, this intake routes you toward the virtual waitlist or Unstuck Anywhere.