DES MOINES, Iowa--()--Early-stage fintech founders: Your opportunity to secure funding, industry connections, and credit union insights is here. Curql Collective, a collective of credit unions jointly investing in fintech, has opened applications for its third Curql Accelerate cohort in partnership with Gener8tor, a nationally ranked accelerator network.

This 12-week accelerator program is designed to help early-stage fintech companies refine their products, develop market strategies tailored for credit unions, and secure key industry partnerships. Participants receive funding from Curql, exclusive mentorship opportunities, and direct feedback from credit union leaders.

What Curql Accelerate Offers:

  • Funding: Financial support to accelerate growth and development.
  • Exclusive Access: Hands-on sessions with credit union leaders to gain insights into their challenges, operational goals, and member-first priorities.
  • Tailored Mentorship: Guidance from Gener8tor’s experienced team, helping founders shape scalable, credit-union-ready solutions.
  • Strategic Networking: Opportunities to build lasting relationships with credit unions and other industry players.

“Curql Accelerate is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for early stage fintech founders to learn to 'speak credit union,'” said Jim Ryan, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Curql Collective. “By integrating funding, mentorship, and real-world feedback, this accelerator supports founders with the relationships and resources to refine product-market fit and deliver solutions that are practical, impactful, and aligned with the needs of credit unions and their members.”

Curql Accelerate is powered by Gener8tor, leveraging its expertise in running accelerator programs to provide fintech founders with unparalleled support and opportunities.

Applications for the third cohort are open now and can be submitted at Curql Accelerate Application. Space is limited, and early submissions are encouraged.

About Curql Collective

Curql Collective is a collaborative ecosystem built by credit unions, for credit unions, where purpose drives results. Backed by over 120 progressive credit unions, Curql invests in and accelerates fintech solutions that empower credit unions to better serve their members and stay competitive. Through Curql Fund I, Curql Fund II, and Curql Accelerate, Curql has partnered with over 40 fintech companies to bring practical and transformative solutions to the credit union movement. For more information, visit Curql.com.