International Accelerator Program – Apply Now!

From free housing and office space to relocation and legal support, they provide everything the founders need to be successful, in addition to a powerful network of investors, experts and mentors who help them navigate the challenges of launching their company in the United States.

The mission is to help forward-thinking, immigrant founders join the American market.

Program Offerings

• Introductions to investors
  • Angel investors, venture capital firms and family offices, other access to capital, including non-dilutive (with the goal to raise up to $500k)
• Potential funding of $25K – $100K
  • in a SAFE via direct investment from IA founder, Angelos Angelou
• Free housing ​
  • One bedroom per startup in a co-living space for up to 6 months
• Business development assistance
  • At least 30+ introductions and strategic meetings with mentors, experts and potential clients
• Free C-Corp incorporation
  • Free incorporation in the states of Delaware and Texas with registration as a Foreign Entity in Texas
• Free office space
  • 1 to 3 seats, with free parking
• Immigration services
  • VISA support and guidance, with discounted rates, to cover everything needed for relocation
• IA team guidance and support
  • Bi-weekly meetings including the entire IA team to work with the founder helping them meet their needs
• The network of mentors and industry experts
  • Personalized introductions to mentors and potential board advisors for longer-term support
• Legal assistance
  • The lawyer can help with local, state, and federal government forms
• Marketing services
  • They help revamp your marketing material, redesign your Pitch Deck, and provide a free audit for your company’s online presence
• International business alliances
  • Introductions to international business alliances, entrepreneurship competitions, and invitations to international conferences. E.g.: SXSW, Southwest Impact Angel Network, US China Innovation Alliance
• Growing your team
  • They consult with startups and help their teams grow by assisting with job postings, interviewing and hiring
• Partner perks and credits
  • Cloud services and ad credits

Requirements

• A Viable MVP
  • Startups must have at least an MVP with some early market validation or traction
• A Unique Product
  • A unique product addressing a specific, unfulfilled need in a large and growing U.S. market
• An Amazing Team
  • A confident and coachable management team with a high level of business and technical knowledge of the product and its market
• A Business Model
  • A business model with an accelerated monetization strategy
• A Foreign-Born Founder
  • A founding team with at least one foreign-born employee committed to moving to Austin, TX
• Provide A Solution
  • Startups must address solving a significant pain point in the market.

For more information, visit International Accelerator.