Accelerators
Techstars Iowa Accelerator
Techstars’ first Iowa accelerator, this program focuses on startups addressing innovations across a broad technology landscape.
Des Moines, Iowa
Hybrid Program
This program is running virtually with some optional in-person events.
Jan 19th, 2021
Applications Open
Apr 7th, 2021
Final Deadline
Jul 19th, 2021
Accelerator Starts
Oct 14th, 2021
Demo Day
"Be brave and challenge yourself to do things before you think you’re ready."
Kerty Levy, Managing Director
Read the Q&AThe Team
Kerty Levy
Managing Director
Ben McDougal
EIR / Ecosystem Development
Recent News
Partners
"We are thrilled to mentor entrepreneurs through Techstars. Helping innovators move from idea to enterprise is a very rewarding experience."
David Hensley
Executive Director, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at University of Iowa and Techstars mentor
"Being a mentor for Techstars Iowa allows me to give back to the community and connect with entrepreneurs who are building the future of our economy."
Kate Lyon
General Counsel fo EcoTech, Inc. and Techstars mentor
Mentors
"Entrepreneurs appreciate the perspectives we bring to their startups having experienced many new product and market launches ourselves."
Jason Andringa
CEO of Vermeer and Mentor for Techstars Iowa
"Entrepreneurs appreciate the perspectives we bring to their startups having experienced many new product and market launches ourselves."
Jason Andringa
CEO of Vermeer and Mentor for Techstars Iowa
"Today's technology foundation is as prevalent in Iowa's agriscience businesses as in pure technology, bioscience, advanced analytics, and aerospace. This is the place for inventive entrepreneurs!"
Tej Dhawan
Chief Data Officer for Principal Financial Group and mentor for Techstars Iowa
"My time at Grinnell College, as a student and presently as an alumnus engaged with student entrepreneurs, makes working with Techstars Iowa especially impactful."
Robert Gehorsam
Advisor at Amplio and mentor for Techstars Iowa
"I love working with founders to help them keep moving forward while they’re in the troughs and to leverage the momentum while they’re on a roll."
Sandra McQueen
Cofounder of Canvas Technology and Mentor for Techstars Iowa
Companies
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