Accelerator profile
Plug and Play Tech Center
Plug and Play is a Sunnyvale-based innovation platform and venture investor, founded in 2006 by Saeed Amidi, that runs industry-specific accelerator programs pairing startups with corporate partners in offices worldwide. Participation in its accelerator programs is equity-free; any investment comes separately from its venture arm on negotiated terms.
At a glance
Plug and Play Tech Center key facts
- Investment
- None
- Equity
- No equity
- Deal terms
- Equity-free program participation; optional separate investment via Plug and Play Ventures on negotiated terms
- Duration
- 3 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, United States
- Cohort locations
- Sunnyvale, United States; Global
- Stage
- seed, series a, series b
- Sectors
- general, enterprise, fintech, health, mobility
- Application cycle
- Multiple vertical batches per year across locations
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Notable alumni
- PayPal
- Dropbox
- LendingClub
- Honey
FAQ
Applying to Plug and Play Tech Center
- How much does Plug and Play Tech Center invest?
- Plug and Play Tech Center's standard deal: Equity-free program participation; optional separate investment via Plug and Play Ventures on negotiated terms.
- How much equity does Plug and Play Tech Center take?
- Plug and Play Tech Center takes no equity.
- When is the Plug and Play Tech Center application deadline?
- Application cycle: Multiple vertical batches per year across locations.
- Where is Plug and Play Tech Center based?
- Plug and Play Tech Center is headquartered in Sunnyvale, United States. The program runs hybrid. Cohorts run in Sunnyvale, United States, Global.
Preparing answers? Our accelerator application tips cover what reviewers look for.
Similar programs
All accelerators| Program | Investment | Equity | Location | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley SkyDeck | $210K | 7.25% | Berkeley, United States | in-person |
| DNB NXT Accelerator | — | — | Oslo, Norway | in-person |
| Dreamit Ventures | — | — | Philadelphia, United States | hybrid |
| Founders Factory | — | — | London, United Kingdom | — |
| MassChallenge | — | No equity | Boston, United States | hybrid |
| Startup Wise Guys | $115K | — | Tallinn, Estonia | hybrid |
Applying to Plug and Play Tech Center?
XRaze scores your fit against each program, drafts answers from your company profile and tracks every deadline. Start with 50 free credits.