DivInc: price, who can join and alternatives
DivInc is an Austin nonprofit that runs equity-free accelerators for diverse and under-resourced founders, including a Women in Tech accelerator. It also hosts monthly Founders After Five mixers in Austin. Its Spring 2026 cohort held its demo day on 16 July 2026.
DivInc at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Diverse founders | divinc.org |
| Women founders | An accelerator for under-resourced female founders | divinc.org |
| Where | In-person weeks in Austin, Texas | divinc.org |
| Recent activity | Spring 2026 Innovation & Influence Accelerator cohort demo day | divinc.org |
| Demo day | Demo day listed for 16 July 2026 at Remedy, Austin | divinc.org |
| Intake | Women in Tech accelerator began 21 September 2026 and runs 10 weeks | divinc.org |
| Price | Free to participate, with no equity taken | divinc.org |
| Mixers | Founders After Five evening mixer in Austin, 30 July 2026 | divinc.org |
| Inclusion | Intentionally welcomes underrepresented entrepreneurs | divinc.org |
Who it suits
- Underrepresented founders wanting an equity-free accelerator
- Women founders building tech or tech-enabled companies
- Founders who want a casual monthly mixer as well
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting a fully in-person cohort (much of the accelerator is remote)
- People seeking a paid investor network
- Anyone looking for a weekly drop-in meetup
Alternatives to DivInc
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Builders Breakfast Austin | US$0 on the Luma listing | Request to join on Luma |
| Artemis Fund Female Founders Coffee | US$0 on the Luma listing | Register on Luma; recent edition sold out |
| Austin Hardtech | Not published | Join the community; membership available |
| Austin Startup Meetup | Free | Open; RSVP on Meetup |
| Capital Factory | Not published | Register for events; All Access network for experienced founders |
| FIESTA Austin | Not published | Open; RSVP on Meetup, apply separately to pitch |
| Founder Dinners Austin | US$0 on the Luma listing | Sign up for monthly invitations; seats curated |
| International Founders Network Austin | US$0 on the Luma listing | Open; register on Luma |
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Questions about DivInc
- Does DivInc take equity?
- No. Its Women in Tech accelerator says it is free to participate with 0% equity taken.
- Is the accelerator in person?
- Partly. The 10-week Women in Tech programme includes two in-person weeks in Austin, including kickoff and demo day.
- Are there casual events?
- Yes. DivInc lists monthly Founders After Five evenings in Austin, such as 30 July 2026.
- When did the latest cohort start?
- The Women in Tech accelerator began on 21 September 2026.
- Website
- divinc.org
- Price
- Free accelerators, 0% equity
- Entry rule
- Apply to accelerators; RSVP to mixers
- Format
- Equity-free accelerators plus monthly founder mixers in Austin
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DivInc isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check divinc.org before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.