Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

• Deeptech, AI or cleantech founders at any stage seeking a top global accelerator.

About this scheme

The Techstars Anywhere Accelerator is a remote-first program offered by Techstars, designed to support innovative companies across various industries from anywhere in the world. This accelerator delivers the comprehensive value of a Techstars program remotely, integrating three mandatory in-person offsites held in key global startup ecosystems to foster deeper connections and collaboration. The program provides standard Techstars investment terms per signed term sheet, giving founders both capital and the credibility of the Techstars brand. Participants benefit from access to Techstars' extensive global network of over 10,000 mentors, a broad investor community, and a high-visibility Demo Day opportunity to showcase progress to active investors. Entry into the exclusive alumni network of over 4,000 successful companies across 150+ countries provides ongoing peer support, referrals, and deal flow long after the program concludes.

Participating companies receive guidance from dedicated program managers at every stage, structured weekly programming including focused workshops, expert speaker sessions, and critical team reviews, as well as direct introductions to Techstars Ventures and external investors. Co-working spaces are provided during the three in-person offsites held at major global startup hubs. The current cohort actively prioritises companies working in robotics, energy, applied and physical artificial intelligence, and advanced materials science, while welcoming innovators across all technology sectors. A full suite of portfolio perks and service credits supports operational needs throughout and beyond the program.

Who can apply

• The program is structured for startup or early-stage companies that are actively developing their ventures and ready to benefit from accelerator-level mentorship, capital, and investor access.
• Applicants must demonstrate operational capability aligned with American timezones to ensure full participation in the remote curriculum, live sessions, and scheduled interactions throughout the program. Indian founders are explicitly eligible provided they can meet this timezone compatibility requirement.
• While open to all industries, the program actively prioritises ventures in robotics, sustainable energy, applied and physical artificial intelligence, and advanced materials science during the competitive selection process.

Benefits & funding

• Standard investment terms (capital), Techstars brand credibility, access to a global network of 10,000+ mentors, broad investor community access, high-visibility Demo Day, exclusive alumni network for ongoing support and deal flow.
• Participants receive guidance from program managers, structured weekly programming (workshops, expert sessions), direct investor introductions, co-working spaces during offsites, and a full suite of portfolio perks/service credits.

How the application process works

The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with Techstars, in your own name.

1. 1

   Applications for the September 2026 cohort open in March and close in June, going through Techstars' standard multi-stage review covering team strength, product innovation, and growth potential.

2. 2

   Selected companies begin the remote-first program in September with three mandatory in-person offsites, culminating in a Demo Day in December.

3. 3

   Standard Techstars investment terms apply per signed term sheet.

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