Techstars Space Accelerator
By Techstars
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Quick Answer
Accelerator for space technology startups, leveraging adjacent industries for aerospace market access.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Techstars. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this funding program
Techstars, a globally recognized investment platform, is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs by providing critical access to capital, expert mentorship, and a vast worldwide network. The Techstars Space Accelerator program, conducted in close partnership with the United States Space Force and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is designed to foster the next generation of innovators in space technology. These strategic alliances provide unparalleled opportunities for participating startups to engage directly with leading government agencies, access cutting-edge research, and gain invaluable insights into critical mission requirements and market needs within the aerospace sector.
The program specifically targets startups from diverse adjacent industries, including automotive, agriculture, energy, mining, finance, and manufacturing, that are looking to establish or expand their presence within the aerospace sector as a primary market entry point. This unique approach recognizes that significant innovation often stems from cross-sector collaboration, allowing companies to adapt existing technologies and business models for novel applications within the demanding space and aerospace environments. Beyond these adjacent industries, the accelerator actively seeks out groundbreaking technologies that demonstrate clear commercial applicability within the broader space and aerospace ecosystems. This includes cutting-edge advancements in areas such as autonomy and robotics, essential for future space missions, satellite operations, and terrestrial spin-offs. The program’s physical location is in Los Angeles, California, ensuring an immersive, in-person experience designed to maximize collaboration and hands-on guidance.
While explicit funding amounts are not always publicly detailed, Techstars accelerators consistently involve an investment component in exchange for equity, alongside a rich suite of non-monetary support. Selected companies benefit from unparalleled access to leading figures and experts within the global aerospace industry. This invaluable support encompasses guidance on strategic market positioning, effective customer acquisition techniques, efficient product development strategies, and comprehensive strategies for overall business growth, equipping startups for enduring success in this dynamic and challenging sector.
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Funding providers
Techstars is a pre-seed and early-stage venture capital firm that runs accelerator programmes for startups. It was incorporated in 2006 and is run by Techstars Central LLC, a Delaware company headquartered in New York. Its accelerators are mentorship-driven: selected companies…
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What You Get
The program offers an investment component in exchange for equity, expert mentorship, and a vast global network. Participants gain unparalleled access to leading government agencies (US Space Force, NASA JPL), cutting-edge research, and industry experts for strategic market positioning, customer acquisition, product development, and business growth. An immersive, in-person experience also facilitates collaboration.
- Duration
- 3 months
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applicants submit a detailed online application, followed by a rigorous screening phase. Promising candidates then progress to interview rounds with program staff, mentors, and partners for final selection.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of the Techstars Space Accelerator?
The accelerator focuses on next-generation space technology companies, particularly those from adjacent industries like automotive, agriculture, energy, mining, finance, and manufacturing, that seek to enter the aerospace market. It also targets technologies applicable to space and aerospace sectors, such as autonomy and robotics.
Who are the key partners involved in the Techstars Space Accelerator?
The Techstars Space Accelerator runs in partnership with the United States Space Force and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
What kind of support do selected companies receive?
Selected companies gain access to world leaders in the aerospace industry, receiving support to advance their businesses in market positioning, customer acquisition, product development, and overall growth, alongside an investment component.
Where is the Techstars Space Accelerator program physically located and what is its format?
The program is an immersive, in-person accelerator located in Los Angeles, California.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
