Techstars Accelerator
A programme by Techstars
Mentorship-driven accelerator that invests in each selected company, run as separate batches by city and industry.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage startups that are, or will become, incorporated in the US or another approved country |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Early revenue |
| Cost | Free, takes equity |
About Techstars Accelerator
The core Techstars Accelerator is run as batches in named cities and industries. Techstars invests in each selected company, takes equity, and gives hands-on mentorship. Participants are not charged a fee. New York is one of the cities, and the programme list also includes Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, London, Boulder, Amsterdam and Tokyo.
What you get
- An investment from Techstars
- Hands-on mentorship
- Access to the Techstars network of founders, investors and partners
- Perks from partner companies
Who can apply
- Early-stage startups
- Companies incorporated in the US or in a country Techstars has approved. Techstars invests in US corporations, their foreign equivalents or holding companies
- A company incorporated in India has to complete a flip before Techstars can invest in it
How selection works: Techstars checks background, incorporation, ownership, intellectual property and bank accounts before it commits.
How to apply: Apply through the Techstars application portal using the Apply Today button on the page of the batch you want. Each batch lists its own dates.
Where to apply
Other Techstars programmes
- Techstars Anywhere AcceleratorRemote-first accelerator for companies in North American time zones, with three in-person offsites in venture capital hubs.
- Techstars Space AcceleratorAccelerator for space technology companies, run with the United States Space Force and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
- Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic StatesHealthcare accelerator run with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, giving founders access to a value-based care system.
- Techstars AI Health BaltimoreHealthcare accelerator for AI-driven health startups, described by Techstars as its flagship healthcare accelerator.
- Techstars Tokyo AcceleratorSector-agnostic accelerator in Tokyo for startups from Japan and abroad working on emerging technologies.
- Techstars Founder CatalystA 10-week pre-accelerator for pre-funding or idea-stage founders, with no equity exchanged.