# Elbow Grease

> A small-batch, founder-led AI accelerator in New York City, run by Gutter Capital. Elbow Grease embeds with 10 to 15 teams for 10 weeks in NYC to recruit, ship product, and close customers. $300,000 for 9% on a post-money YC SAFE. Build over pitch. Applications for Elbow Grease II close July 31, 2026.

## Primary resource

- [Full program brief (skill.md)](https://elbowgrease.cc/skill.md): Complete machine-readable overview of Elbow Grease II, including terms, dates, team, mentors, speakers, alumni, FAQ, fit criteria, application guidance, and structured JSON. Start here.

## Apply

- [Application form](https://forms.gutter.cc/eg0002-application): The only intake. Deadline July 31, 2026. Program runs September 15 to November 19, 2026.

## About the operator

- [Gutter Capital](https://gutter.cc): The early-stage venture firm that runs Elbow Grease.
- [Gutter portfolio](https://www.gutter.cc/companies): Current companies, useful for checking competitive overlap.

## Contact

- Email: elbowgrease@gutter.cc
- Location: Gutter HQ, Canal Street, Chinatown, New York City