Inside a Techstars Accelerator


Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help founders succeed.


Scale with Confidence


Over the course of three months, we surround each startup with:

  • World-class mentors

  • A global network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni

  • Funding and fundraising support

  • Curated workshops and resources

  • Opportunities to learn, iterate, and grow with your cohort


It’s a proven model that’s helped build thousands of successful companies across the globe. 


Ready to apply? Select an accelerator to get started.

Each year, we choose hundreds of early-stage companies to join one of our 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerators, investing capital and providing hands-on mentorship and access to the Techstars network.

Techstars by the Numbers


$126.9B

Cumulative market cap of accelerator companies



21

$1B+ companies from our accelerators

3,100+

Active accelerator mentors



$1M+

Average first raise post-program

Key Information


All our best tips, insights, and resources to help you understand what a Techstars accelerator is and how to apply:


How to Apply to Techstars

Interested in applying to an accelerator program, but not sure how to get started?


This short video offers a brief overview of our application process, plus a few tips to get your application underway.

Techstars Startup Stories