Techstars' original flagship program (2007), now partnered with CU Boulder.
- The offer:
- $220k per company
- Location:
- Boulder, CO, United States
- Duration:
- 13 weeks
What you need to qualify
- Early-stage startups from any sector: Techstars Boulder is industry agnostic and welcomes founders from all sectors.
- Techstars Boulder backs ambitious companies with the potential to scale in a big way.
- Accept the standard Techstars terms: $20,000 for 5 percent common stock plus a $200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE.
- Be able to take part in the three-month program that runs from the September start to the December demo day.
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Create your Techstars founder profile
Start at apply.techstars.com. The founder profile section asks for first name, last name, title, contact email, current location, LinkedIn URL, phone number and whether you are working on your startup full time.
- 2
Complete the accelerator application
One application covers every Techstars accelerator. It asks about the problem, the product, industries, team, traction, revenue and funding, business model, target audience, competitors, competitive advantage, timing, customer acquisition and next milestones. Techstars says it takes most teams one to four hours the first time, and you can keep updating sections before you submit.
- 3
Record two videos and attach your deck
The form asks for a product demo video, a pitch deck and a team introduction video. Techstars says the demo does not need to be polished, just show what you actually have.
- 4
Select Techstars Boulder as a program choice
You can choose several accelerators that are accepting applications at the time you apply. Techstars states that your application is submitted to the general Techstars pool as well as any specific program you choose.
- 5
Submit before the term deadline
The Techstars Boulder page publishes the term timeline as Applications Open 02 Mar, Final Deadline 10 Jun, Accelerator Starts 08 Sep, Demo Day 10 Dec. The page prints no year against those dates.
- 6
Interviews and screening committee
Techstars staff review every submission and aim to review all applications within four weeks of applications closing. An interview invitation can arrive anytime between one and four weeks after the application deadline, followed by a second round and a virtual interview with the screening committee.