WASHINGTON, D.C., August 19, 2026 – Halcyon has been awarded on TIME’s list of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on August 18, 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 measurable founder outcomes, based on the top five startups 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, Halcyon is honored to be recognized on TIME’s list of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026.

Since 2014, Halcyon has supported hundreds of impact-driven entrepreneurs through a founder-first model that provides community, mentorship, leadership development, and access to the networks and resources needed to grow. Today, Halcyon’s global community includes founders working across climate, health, and EquityTech, creating solutions that strengthen communities and expand opportunity.

“This recognition is truly a reflection of the founders in our community,” said Dan Barker, President and CEO of Halcyon. “Every day, they bring bold ideas, persistence, and creativity to challenges that affect millions of people. We’re proud to stand alongside them and grateful to the mentors, partners, investors, donors, and supporters who help make this work possible.”

This recognition reflects the collective efforts of the broader Halcyon ecosystem and its shared commitment to accelerating solutions that create meaningful, lasting impact.

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of Statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

View the full list here: https://time.com/article/2026/08/18/americas-best-incubators-accelerators-2026/