Applications are Open for Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator!

Jul 19, 2021
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Calling all changemakers: Are you an entrepreneur that doesn’t take no for an answer? Do you question why things are the way they are? Are you building breakthrough technology that could change the world? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator wants to meet you!

The Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator application is officially live and we want to hear from you! Over the coming months I will be meeting with hundreds of startups around the world building game-changing technologies for the chance to participate in the first venture accelerator program focused on revolutionizing industries and solving our world’s biggest problems. In partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the University of Tennessee, 10 startups will participate in Techstars 3 month acceleration program where they will be surrounded by resources, top mentors, access to investors, and a hands on support network. 

If you are eager to learn more or know of a startup that would be a good fit please reach out to me directly by setting up Office Hours, attend one of my Ask Me Anything events, or Apply today! 

A few key dates and details:

Applications Open: July 19th, 2021

Applications Close: October 6th, 2021

Program Start: January 26th, 2022

Demo Day: April 21st, 2022

Location: Knoxville - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Accelerator Partners: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee Valley Authority, University of Tennessee

About the Author
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Tricia Martinez

Tricia Martínez is the Managing Director of the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator. Tricia is an experienced serial entrepreneur, executive, and activist passionate about driving large-scale impact through technology and innovation. Tricia has earned titles including top 20 founders of color by Conscious Company Magazine, Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year by USHCC, a top 100 FinTech Leader, among others. Tricia is also an alumna of the London Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars participating in the 2016 program with her blockchain-enabled financial services platform, Wala.