A strategic tool for designing and refining startup accelerator programs

The Accelerator Model Canvas is a one-page, structured framework designed to help program managers, innovation leads, and ecosystem builders design more effective, impactful accelerator programs.

Whether you're launching a new program or iterating on an existing one, this canvas provides the clarity needed to align your team, partners, and stakeholders around a shared vision and operational plan.

What’s Included

• A printable, fillable one-page Accelerator Model Canvas (PDF format)  

• A guided overview of the nine core building blocks that define a successful accelerator  

• Key prompts and questions to help you think through each element strategically  

• A simplified structure that supports clarity, speed, and alignment

What You Can Expect

• Clarify your program’s core mission and value proposition  

• Identify and align your key stakeholders and partners  

• Map out the strategic components of your program, from selection to support and success metrics

• Uncover operational gaps before they become issues  

• Accelerate your planning process with a practical, field-tested framework

Who It’s For

• Program managers and accelerator directors  

• Innovation teams inside corporations or universities  

• Government agencies and economic development groups running entrepreneurship programs  

• Consultants supporting startup ecosystem initiatives

Why It Works

This canvas is the result of over a decade of hands-on experience designing and managing accelerator programs across Israel, Singapore, the U.S., and beyond. It has been used by founders, mentors, and operators alike to bring structure, focus, and momentum to their programs.

Download the Accelerator Model Canvas for free and take the first step toward building a startup program that delivers real, measurable impact.