Global Applications for the Techstars Worldwide Network are Now Open!
This post originally appeared on blog.up.co
There’s an often-repeated stat that 90 percent of startups fail. Not sure the source is, but no doubt that it scares entrepreneurs. At Techstars, we see the reverse in our accelerator portfolio - 90 percent of our startups are active or have successfully exited. Which statistic reflects your business? If you’re ready to succeed, take the next step and apply now to the Techstars worldwide network with more than 10,000 mentors, partners, investors and founders.
At Techstars, we are on a mission to help entrepreneurs succeed. Our mentorship-driven accelerator programs invest in founders to help them do more faster. Over the past 10 years we have helped over 1,274 companies grow and raise over $4.4 billion in funding, with a market cap of $11.4 billion. Now, we are excited to start the search for the next wave of companies to join our worldwide network!
We are reaching new regions and verticals around the world with our newest mentorship-driven accelerator programs. Applications are opening for five new programs:
- Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, Powered by Techstars
- MetLife Digital Accelerator, Powered by Techstars
- Rakuten Accelerator, Powered by Techstars
- Stanley+Techstars Additive Manufacturing Accelerator
- Techstars Impact Accelerator
- Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
- Techstars Sustainability Accelerator, in Partnership with The Nature Conservancy
Take the next step in your journey and apply to join the Techstars worldwide network with more than 10,000 mentors, partners, investors and founders.
This is more than a three month program, the Techstars worldwide network is for life. Listen to stories about our founders from Techstars alumni companies like SendGrid, ClassPass, and DigitalOcean.
Application deadline is April 8, 2018 for most programs. We will be announcing details for information sessions and online events where you can connect with Techstars founders and team, as well as mentors who have the experience and proven track record to help you succeed. Be on the lookout for more details soon!
When you apply, you can choose from any of the following locations and verticals:
- Barclays Accelerator, Powered by Techstars in Tel Aviv
- Cedars-Sinai Accelerator, Powered by Techstars
- Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, Powered by Techstars
- MetLife Digital Accelerator, Powered by Techstars
- Rakuten Accelerator, Powered by Techstars
- Stanley+Techstars Additive Manufacturing Accelerator
- Techstars Atlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises
- Techstars Chicago Accelerator
- Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
- Techstars Kansas City Accelerator
- Techstars London Accelerator
- Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator
- Techstars Mobility Accelerator
- Techstars New York City Accelerator
- Techstars Retail Accelerator, in partnership with Target
- Techstars Sustainability Accelerator, in Partnership with The Nature Conservancy
For tips and resources on the application process, check out our Application Toolkit.