Deadline: 20 November 2024
Techstars, in partnership with The Ohio State University, is invitng applications for its accelerator program which focuses on novel software solutions to pressing global issues experienced by every world citizen.
Backed by the innovation resources of a top research university, they’re looking for founders building technology that can become critical infrastructure for the ability to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives and to leave a better world for the next generation to inherit. Some areas of particular interest are: generative AI, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, health care (particularly mental health and healthcare accessibility), fintech, agtech, climate tech and software solutions supporting deeptech/quantum innovation.
Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. As one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world, they’ve funded over 3,200 companies that have gone on to have a market cap of $79B+. Techstars portfolio companies include more than 100 companies with valuations of over $100M, and 19 of them have already reached unicorn status including SendGrid, ClassPass, and Chainalysis.
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, 4,000 alumni companies, and over 300 staff members
- 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.
- Demo Day exposure and other investor connections.
About the Programming
- You can expect to learn about perfecting your pitch, fundraising, working with mentors, product-market fit, hiring/firing, building, marketing, and much more as needed to help you #DoMoreFaster.
Who can apply?
- 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.
For more information, visit Techstars.
