Acceleratorby SOSV

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Hard tech accelerator in Newark: $250K first check ($150K cash, $100K in-kind), up to $550K pre-seed, rolling admissions.

Invests

$250K first check, up to $550K

Takes

Post-money SAFE, percentage not published

Length

About 6 months, up to 18 months depending on technical complexity

Where

Newark

The deal

First investment of $250K ($150K cash plus $100K in-kind support, paid in 30-day installments) on a post-money SAFE, with up to $550K initial pre-seed and follow-on of up to $4M across later rounds.

SOSV's hard tech program for hardware startups at the meeting point of physical and digital products, run from a 35,000 sq ft lab and engineering facility in Newark, NJ. Teams work with on-site engineers on product, manufacturing and fundraising. Focus areas are climate tech, healthcare and industrial independence; there is no separate AI track.

Invests: $250K first check, up to $550K
Takes: Post-money SAFE, percentage not published
Length: About 6 months, up to 18 months depending on technical complexity
Format: In person
Based in: Newark, US
Runs in: Newark, Shenzhen, Pune, Tokyo
Stage: Pre-seed
Focus: Hardware and hard tech: climate, healthcare, industrial, robotics
Cohorts: Rolling, 2 to 3 teams admitted per month
Perks: Engineering labs, machine shop, 3D printing and test equipment in Newark; on-site technical staff; manufacturing support

Notable alumni and portfolio

FormlabsOpentronsR-ZeroFlow NeuroscienceSmartex

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Terms as published by the program; verified October 2026. Programs change their deal every year, the apply page is the source of truth.

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