What is the TNT Accelerator?

TNT is a highly selective pre-seed accelerator for the top founders from MIT and Harvard. We select teams each semester and provide $300K+ in cloud credits, dedicated mentors, a speaker series, VC introductions, and a Demo Day. Our alumni have collectively raised over $20M in venture funding.

How do I apply to TNT?

You can apply at tnt.so/founders. We accept applications on a rolling basis and select teams each semester. We look for exceptional teams committed to building venture-scale businesses.

Who can apply to TNT?

TNT is open to student founders from MIT and Harvard — undergrads, PhDs, and MBAs. We look for teams building venture-scale businesses who are serious about going full-time on their companies.

When is the next TNT cohort?

TNT runs cohorts each semester. The Spring 2026 cohort is currently in session. Applications for future cohorts are accepted on a rolling basis at tnt.so/founders.

Does TNT take equity?

TNT is founder-friendly. Contact us for current program details.

TNT Accelerator cohort founders gathered at EverydAI workspace

Spring 2026 Cohort In Session

The TNT Accelerator

We select the top 10% of MIT and Harvard startups and give them the mentors, resources, and infrastructure to raise.
Founder-friendly. Dedicated mentors. Direct investor access.

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What You Get

Everything you need to go from building to raising

Serious Infrastructure

Over $300K in cloud credits from 20+ sponsors including Anthropic, Google, AWS, and Nvidia, plus $10K in legal services from Orrick and Clerky.

Dedicated Mentors

Each team is matched with dedicated mentors who are founders, operators, and investors who have built and scaled companies.

VC Connections

Access to top VCs, potential customers, and a demo day to showcase your startup to investors.

Community

Join the top founders from MIT and Harvard. Undergrads, PhDs, and MBAs building together.

Exclusive Access

Speaker Series

Intimate fireside chats with executives from leading companies. Learn from founders who've built billion-dollar companies, VCs who've backed the best, and operators who've scaled startups from zero to IPO.

Fireside chat with Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince

Culminating Event

Demo Day

At the end of each cohort, teams pitch to a room of investors, operators, and the broader Boston startup community. Demo Day is the culmination of the semester and a showcase of what each team has built.

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Selection Process

We select the top 10% of MIT and Harvard startups each semester. We look for exceptional teams building venture-scale businesses who are serious about going full-time. Founder-friendly. High bar.

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