Apply for Techstars Columbus Accelerator Program (US)

Backed by the innovation resources of a top research university, they’re looking for founders building technology that can become critical infrastructure for their ability to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives and to leave a better world for the next generation to inherit. Some themes of particular interest are: health care accessibility, mainstreaming mental health care, financial security products, “social” media focused on IRL connectedness, and solutions for them to affordably reduce their carbon footprints.

Funding Information

Each company receives up to $120,000 in funding, and access to the worldwide network of investors, hands-on mentorship, and over $4M of perks.

Benefits

• Access to Techstars resources for life;
• Acceleration in a 90-day Techstars mentorship-driven accelerator program with personal mentorship and office space;
• Lifetime access to the Techstars worldwide network of entrepreneurs, including more than 10,000 mentors, 10,000 investors, 1,600 alumni companies, and over 200 staff members;
• Access to over $400k of cash equivalent hosting, accounting, and legal support—plus other credits and perks worth more than $5M;
• Demo Day exposure and other investor connections.

Criteria

• They fund all types of startups, working in most verticals, using any type of business models. Do keep in mind, however, that the focus is on startups rather than small businesses.
• They do the best to avoid accepting competitive companies into the same program class. However, with the growing number of Techstars companies, there may be competitive companies in the broader Techstars network. In the event there is a company in the Techstars portfolio that’s competitive, they work tirelessly to ensure there is no exchange of sensitive data.
• The primary language that they use in verbal and written communications during all accelerator programs—in every country—is English.

For more information, visit Techstars.