[Gounemond]

Hello there! First of all, I really appreciated your article. I'm not really into this world (yet), but I think you have been able to underline differences between the two accelerators, and letting the reader "choose" which one would fit better, based on their own situation. Again, well done.

Question time: how "ready" should I be to consider to apply to an accelerator? To be more clear: is it possible to apply with a general idea and the founders? Or is advisable to apply with a well-made business plan? There is difference in this matter when applying to one or another? Consider this being asked from an "outsider" of the startup world willing to get aboard.

Many thanks in advance!

[weitingliu]

this should be helpful: http://www.ycombinator.com/howtoapply/

Nowadays, honestly I think unless your founding team consists of superstars, getting in with just a general idea would be almost impossible.