Accubate MCP Server

The Accubate MCP Server enables Claude and other AI assistants to help startups find relevant programs, accelerators, and funding opportunities through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Access thousands of startup programs worldwide through natural language conversations. Get AI-powered recommendations and compare programs side-by-side - all without leaving Claude.

Features

• 🔍 Smart Program Discovery - Find programs matching your startup's industry, stage, and goals
• 🎯 AI-Powered Matching - Get ranked recommendations with detailed match scores (0-100%)
• 📊 Side-by-Side Comparison - Compare up to 5 programs at once with deadline urgency indicators
• ✨ Natural Language - Just describe your startup and what you're looking for
• ⚡ Real-time Data - Connected directly to Accubate's production database
• 🌐 No Login Required - Public tools work without authentication

Supported Platforms

Claude Desktop (macOS/Windows/Linux)

Connect the MCP server to Claude Desktop for local development and testing.

Configuration Location:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
• Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Add to config file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "accubate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp-api.accubate.app/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop. Look for the MCP tools icon (🔧) in the interface.

Claude Pro / Team / Enterprise (Web)

The simplest option - no local installation required.

1. Go to claude.ai → Settings → Integrations
2. Click Add Integration → MCP Server
3. Enter:
   • Name: Accubate
   • URL: https://mcp-api.accubate.app/mcp
4. Save and start a new conversation

The Accubate tools will appear automatically in all new chats.

VS Code / Cursor / Windsurf

Add to your IDE's MCP configuration (.vscode/mcp.json or equivalent):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "accubate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp-api.accubate.app/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

Discover and compare startup programs - all tools are freely accessible to everyone.

1. Get AI-Powered Recommendations

Tool: recommend_programs_for_startup

Get personalized program recommendations with match scores based on your startup profile.

Example Queries:

• "I'm building a healthtech startup in the MVP stage looking for funding and mentorship. What programs should I apply to?"
• "Recommend incubation programs for an AI company at the revenue stage"
• "Find programs for early-stage fintech startups seeking market access"

Parameters:

• industries (required): Your startup's industry sectors
• startup_stage (optional): Idea, MVP, Revenue, Growth, or Expansion
• program_types (optional): Preferred program types
• goals (optional): What you're seeking (Funding, Mentorship, Market Access, etc.)

What You Get:

• Top 10 ranked programs with match scores (0-100%)
• Match assessment: Excellent (>80%), Good (60-80%), Possible (40-60%), Limited (<40%)
• Detailed explanations of why each program matches
• Deadline urgency indicators (🔴 <7 days, 🟡 <30 days, 🟢 >30 days)
• Direct apply URLs

How Matching Works:

Base Score Calculation:
• Industry Match: 40 points (exact) or 20-30 points (related)
• Stage Match: 30 points (if program targets your stage)
• Type Match: 20 points (if program type aligns with goals)
• Goals Match: 10 points (if program offers what you need)

Total: 0-100% match score

2. Compare Programs Side-by-Side

Tool: compare_programs

Compare 2-5 programs in detail to make informed application decisions.

Example Queries:

• "Compare programs X, Y, and Z for me"
• "Show me a detailed comparison of these three accelerators"
• "What are the key differences between program A and program B?"

Parameters:

• program_ids (required): 2-5 program IDs to compare (get from previous search/recommendation)
• categories (optional): Focus areas - basic, requirements, benefits, logistics, all
• include_insights (optional): Generate AI insights highlighting differences (default: true)
• user_criteria (optional): Your profile for personalized match scores

What You Get:

Comparison Matrix:

• Basic Info: Type, organization, duration, target audience
• Requirements: Industries, focus areas, eligibility criteria
• Benefits: Funding amounts, equity %, mentorship, infrastructure
• Logistics: Deadlines, fees, start dates, apply URLs

AI Insights (when enabled):

• Key differences highlighted
• Urgency alerts for approaching deadlines
• Funding and equity comparisons
• Recommendations based on your profile
• Personalized match scores

Smart Features:

• ✅ Automatically extracts funding amounts and equity %
• ✅ Urgency indicators for deadlines
• ✅ Highlights which programs differ on key criteria
• ✅ Clean, readable format (HTML stripped)

3. Browse All Active Programs

Tool: get_all_active_programs

Discover all currently open programs accepting applications.

Example Queries:

• "Show me all incubation programs currently accepting applications"
• "List all healthcare-focused programs with upcoming deadlines"
• "Find fellowship programs in AI and machine learning"

Parameters:

• program_types (optional): Filter by type - Incubation, Fellowship, Recruitment, Mentorship, Academic Project
• industries (optional): Filter by industry sectors
• limit (optional): Results to return (default: 10, max: 100)

What You Get:

• Program name and organization
• Program type and target audience
• Application deadlines with urgency indicators
• Direct apply URLs
• Industry focus areas

Usage Examples

Example 1: First-Time Exploration

You:

"I'm starting to look for startup programs. What's available?"

Claude:

I'll search for currently active programs...

Found 47 programs currently accepting applications! Here are 10 featured programs:

1. TechHub Accelerator 2026 (Incubation) - Deadline: March 15, 2026 (🟢 13 days)
2. Innovation Lab Boston (Incubation) - Deadline: March 8, 2026 (🟡 6 days) ...

Example 2: Detailed Comparison

You:

"Compare the top 3 programs you recommended"

Claude:

Here's a detailed comparison:

Programs:

1. Example HealthTech Program
2. Sample AI Accelerator
3. Demo MedTech Fellowship

Funding & Equity:

Program	Funding	Equity
Example HealthTech	$200,000	7%
Sample AI Accel	$150,000	5%
Demo MedTech	$0	0%

Key Differences:

• Only Example HealthTech Program offers hospital network access
• Demo MedTech Fellowship is equity-free but provides no funding
• Sample AI Accelerator has the earliest deadline (🟡 18 days vs 🟢 30 days)

Match Scores (for your healthtech AI startup):

• Example HealthTech Program: 92% (Excellent)
• Sample AI Accelerator: 85% (Excellent)
• Demo MedTech Fellowship: 78% (Good)

Recommendation: Apply to all three, but prioritize Sample AI Accelerator (earliest deadline).

Example 3: Personalized Recommendations

You:

"I'm building a healthtech AI platform. We're at MVP stage and need funding and mentorship."

Claude:

Let me find the best programs for your healthtech AI startup...

Top Recommendations (10 programs ranked):

1. Example HealthTech Program - 92% Match (Excellent)

• Why: Perfect industry match (Healthcare + AI), targets MVP stage
• Offers: $200K funding, expert mentorship, hospital network access
• Deadline: April 1, 2026 (🟢 30 days)
• Apply: https://...

2. Sample AI Accelerator - 85% Match (Excellent)

• Why: Strong AI focus, healthcare partnerships
• Offers: $150K funding, technical mentorship
• Deadline: March 20, 2026 (🟡 18 days) ...

Match Score Details

Scoring Algorithm

Programs are scored 0-100% based on:

Industry Match (40 points):
• Exact match: 40 points
• Related industry: 20-30 points
• No match: 0 points

Stage Match (30 points):
• Program targets your stage: 30 points
• Adjacent stage: 15 points
• No match: 0 points

Type Match (20 points):
• Program type aligns with goals: 20 points
• Partial alignment: 10 points
• No match: 0 points

Goals Match (10 points):
• Program offers what you need: 10 points
• Partial offering: 5 points
• No match: 0 points

Match Assessments

Deadline Urgency Indicators

Programs are flagged based on application deadline urgency:

• 🔴 Urgent (<7 days) - Apply immediately
• 🟡 Soon (7-30 days) - Plan to apply this month
• 🟢 Open (>30 days) - Time to prepare application

Health Check

Verify the server is operational:

curl https://mcp-api.accubate.app/health

Expected response:

{
  "status": "healthy",
  "service": "accubate-mcp-server",
  "transport": "streamable-http",
}

Security & Privacy

Data Access

• Read-Only Access: All tools provide read-only access to published programs
• No PII: Program data contains no personally identifiable information
• Public Data: Only published, active programs are visible

Troubleshooting

MCP Server Not Appearing in Claude

1. Verify Configuration: Check the JSON syntax in your config file
2. Restart Claude: Close and reopen Claude Desktop completely
3. Check Logs: Look for error messages in Claude Desktop logs
4. Test Connection: Verify the server is healthy at /health endpoint
5. Update MCP Libraries: Run npx -y mcp-remote@latest

No Results Returned

1. Check Filters: Some combinations may have no matching programs
2. Try Broader Search: Remove industry or type filters
3. Database Connection: Verify health check endpoint responds

Low Match Scores

1. Expand Industries: Try related industry categories
2. Adjust Stage: Consider adjacent stages (e.g., MVP + Idea)
3. Broaden Goals: Include multiple goals (Funding + Mentorship)

Support

• 📧 Email: support@accubate.com

License

This MCP server is part of the Accubate platform. See Accubate Terms of Service for usage terms.