ACCELERATORS

Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University

We invest in founders and companies leveraging emerging technology to advance foundational industries - healthcare, energy, space, manufacturing and defense.

Driving Solutions to Pressing Global Issues
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Driving Solutions to Pressing Global Issues

Partnering with The Ohio State University, the largest university in the Midwest, founders in our program connect with researchers at Ohio State and industry experts across the broader Ohio ecosystem to gain an unfair advantage in product and customer development. With a particular focus on AI, quantum, and deep tech, this program is built for companies developing solutions for business transformation at scale. Focused on startups building in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing, participating startups can benefit from Ohio State research and Ohio's industrial base, including Anduril, Joby, Voyager, GE Aerospace, Battelle, and Honda.

02Mar

Applications Open

10Jun

Final Deadline

08Sep

Accelerator Starts

10Dec

Demo Day

The Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University Community

The partners, current founders, and alumni powering Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University.

Past Companies
Tim Grace
Tim GraceManaging Director
Gabrielle Rudd
Gabrielle RuddInvestment Manager
Techstars founder pitching

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