[New York, New York, August 18th 2026] – The FinTech Innovation Lab New York has been selected for TIME’s list of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026 in collaboration with Statista. The award list was announced on August 18th, 2026, and can be viewed on TIME.com.
The America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026 ranking awards the top 80 incubators and accelerators across the United States based on three key dimensions:
- Alumni Evaluations: Feedback from more than 2,000 founders who participated in incubator and accelerator programs between 2020 and 2025. Alumni rated their overall experience through a general recommendation and assessed six key aspects, including mentoring and training, infrastructure, legal assistance, funding opportunities, networking, and business development advice.
- Track Record: An evaluation of each incubator’s and accelerator’s measurable founder outcomes, based on the top five startups they reported from their programs. These startups were assessed using information provided by the organizations, complemented by Statista’s desk research drawing on publicly available sources such as official websites, presentations, and media coverage.
- Expert Recommendations: Endorsements from startup investors and seasoned entrepreneurs, who recommended the incubators and accelerators they know and regard most highly.
Based on the results of the study, the FinTech Innovation Lab is honored to be recognized on TIME’s list of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026!
“To be selected for TIME’s list of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators is a credit to the founders, mentors, and partners who have made the FinTech Innovation Lab what it is today,” said Maria Gotsch, President & CEO of the Partnership Fund. “For more than 16 years, the Lab has helped strengthen New York’s position at the forefront of financial innovation by connecting promising technology companies with world-leading institutions who understand the industry and its most pressing needs. That combination of new ideas and deep expertise helps founders refine how their technology can deliver value and move more quickly from innovation to adoption. Congratulations to the alumni whose success has built the Lab’s track record and earned this recognition.”
The FinTech Innovation Lab is a mentorship program that connects senior Financial Service Executives with high-potential, early-stage tech companies innovating in areas such as AI and Digital Assets. Co-founded and operated by Accenture and the Partnership Fund for New York City, the Lab is entering its 17th year of programming.
Applications for their next cohort will open in the fall – join the mailing list or reach out to [email protected] learn more.