USC and Techstars Programs
In partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research and Innovation, USC and Techstars programs represent a collective effort to cultivate, engage, and enhance the innovation ecosystem at USC.
Through these programs the university’s network of students, alumni, and faculty will access opportunities such as entrepreneurial-focused events, training, and programming that create a pathway for aspiring and early-stage founders to progress on their entrepreneurial journey.
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USC and Techstars Programs
USC and Techstars Accelerator
This is an intensive 13-week in-person, on-campus accelerator designed for startups with an affiliation with USC (current students, alumni, faculty, and staff). Pre-seed startups find product-market fit, get traction, gain access capital and scale their vision into thriving businesses.
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USC and Techstars University Catalyst
This is a 10-week, part-time, primarily virtual pre-accelerator program specifically designed to level up early-stage USC founders (current faculty, staff, alumni, and students) through virtual masterclasses, personalized pitch coaching, 1:1 mentoring, and founder collaboration.
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USC and Techstars Startup Weekend
This three-day event is designed to develop new and researched ideas to build the USC startup community. Come pitch an idea, build a team, and launch a startup—all in one weekend.
Coming Spring of 2026!
Team
Gabriel Schlumberger
Managing Director (Accelerator)
Allison Kitain
Senior Program Manager (Accelerator)
Telesha Bowen
Program Lead (Startup Weekend & University Catalyst)
Mariessa Esho
Operations Associate (Startup Weekend & University Catalyst)
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