Techstars Space Accelerator
The accelerator, which runs in partnership with the United States Space Force and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is focused on the next generation of space technology companies from adjacent industries (i.e., automotive, agriculture, energy, mining, finance, and manufacturing) that seek access to the aerospace industry as a primary go-to-market channel, and technologies that can be applied commercially into the space and aerospace sectors (i.e., autonomy, robotics, etc). Companies selected for The Techstars Space Accelerator will have access to the world’s leaders in the aerospace industry to help advance their businesses in market positioning, customer acquisition, product development and overall growth.
Los Angeles, California
2025 September
Hybrid Program
Apr 8th, 2025
Applications Open
Jun 11th, 2025
Final Deadline
Sep 8th, 2025
Accelerator Starts
Dec 4th, 2025
Demo Day
"Space is the fascinating convergence point of technology, national security, science, and innovation. It's a domain that rewards perseverance coupled with creative thinking. The companies that innovate the fastest will win the future."
Gabriel Schlumberger, Managing Director
The Team
Gabriel Schlumberger
Managing Director
Allison Kitain
Senior Program Manager
Mentors
"Techstars has been an amazing partner in the National Security space, their accelerator program is a great way to connect with the next generation of top technology companies and founders!"
JJ Snow
Operations Partner, Metrea Discovery Partners
"Techstars has been an amazing partner in the National Security space, their accelerator program is a great way to connect with the next generation of top technology companies and founders!"
JJ Snow
Operations Partner, Metrea Discovery Partners
"Techstars not only scouts and builds up great startups, it attracts amazing founders, industry experts, and investors together into a powerful ecosystem for turning ideas into impact"
Z Holly
Venture Partner, Good Growth Capital
"Techstars Space programs have launched innovative and successful aerospace companies that are changing what is possible in space and the business models that emerge from these capabilities. It is an honor to support these phenomenal founders."
Carie Lemack
Co-Founder, Zed Factor Fellowship
"This accelerator provides continually-refreshed insight into emerging space technologies that could apply to the US Government space enterprise”
Director of Innovation Development at The Aerospace Corporation
Andre Doumitt
