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he number of startup accelerators in the US has nearly doubled each year, expanding from 20 in 2009 to more than 120 in 2012. You don't have to look far to find an accelerator these days and chances are what was once a Silicon Valley phenomenon is now available locally, whether you are in the US or abroad.
In any industry, especially one experiencing rapid growth, the natural progression is to have a small number of widely known brands at the top with new entrants jockeying to be seen at the same level. If you're a newly formed accelerator, you might be wondering how you compete with the Y Combinators and TechStars on the national scene.
