Your program needs more than a CRM. Get applications, evaluations, mentor matching, LMS, and portfolio data in one platform built specifically for accelerators and incubators.
Book a demoMany accelerators use Salesforce because “we already have it,” but quickly hit limits: they still manage applications in forms or separate tools, evaluations in spreadsheets, mentoring in calendars and docs, and learning content in yet another LMS. The result is a patchwork of disconnected systems, expensive consultants, and staff time spent maintaining a CRM instead of supporting founders.
| FEATURES | AcceleratorApp | Salesforce |
|---|---|---|
| Core purpose | All‑in‑one accelerator & incubator platform (applications, evaluations, LMS, portfolio, CRM). | Generic enterprise CRM designed primarily for sales, service, and fundraising. |
| Application management | Native startup application flows, multi‑round selection, judge assignment, automated status updates. | Requires custom objects, forms, and flows or third‑party apps; often designed and maintained by consultants. |
| Evaluation & judging | Built‑in scoring rubrics, weighted criteria, bulk actions, and collaborative reviews. | Must be configured from scratch with custom fields, reports, and logic; no accelerator‑specific evaluation module. |
| Mentor Matching and Coaching | Mentor matching, session tracking, coaching notes, startup‑mentor workspace. | Typically managed via custom records or external tools (calendars, spreadsheets, forms). |
| Learning Management System / LMS | Integrated LMS for cohort‑based courses, resources, and assignments. | Requires an additional LMS or Community + custom content setup and integrations. |
| Startup data & portfolio | Continuous portfolio data collection, segmentation, cohort tracking, and insights in one place. | Powerful reporting but needs bespoke data model, dashboards, and ongoing admin to work for startups, not just accounts. |
| Communication & automation | Email automation, applicant and startup portals, event reminders, progress‑based workflows. | Strong automation engine, but must be modeled and maintained by admins or partners; no accelerator templates. |
| Setup time | Ready‑to‑use accelerator workflows with configurable templates. | Weeks to months of discovery, configuration, and testing, plus periodic rework as your program evolves. |
| Technical expertise | Built for program teams to configure without deep database or CRM skills. | Requires Salesforce admin skills and often external consultants for design, changes, and integrations. |
| Typical annual spend | Custom pricing; replaces multiple tools (forms, LMS, scheduling, CRM, evaluation tools) and saves significant staff time. | License fees for CRM plus add‑ons and implementation; full projects run from tens of thousands to well over $100k depending on scope. |
AcceleratorApp stands out from Salesforce with its robust features and user-friendly interface. Here are some key advantages:
You can set up AcceleratorApp to collect applications and automatically manage your evaluation process with judge assignments and bulk actions. This saves you time, as you no longer need to coordinate evaluations manually.
Our platform provides advanced tools for evaluating startups, including scoring rubrics, feedback management, and collaborative review features.
AcceleratorApp offers custom pricing, tailoring your plan to your specific needs so that we don't charge you for features you don't need. Program managers typically save over 1,200 hours annually using AcceleratorApp by consolidating their time instead of cobbling together multiple tools.
Over the past seven years, more than 200 innovation organizations annually have trusted us to help streamline over 15,400 programs. AcceleratorApp was built by an incubator manager through his extensive years of program management.
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