ERA positions itself as New York City's largest accelerator with 1,000+ mentors (roughly split between 500+ alumni founders and 500+ expert mentors) and accepts only about 1% of applicants into small cohorts that work daily from its Manhattan space with continuous in-person mentor and investor interaction. The program includes ERA Global, a dedicated arm helping international startups enter the U.S. market, and has evolved beyond pure acceleration into broader venture activity including climate-focused investing through its managing partner's associated funds.