Techstars Update: September 2026 | Techstars

At Techstars, we find and fund the world's most ambitious founders. See what we were up to in September.
Techstars is the accelerator and investor for founders who do more faster. Since 2006, we've backed the world's most promising early-stage startups, and today every accelerator company gets $220K in capital, three months of relentless hands-on mentorship, and a network of investors, operators, and corporate partners that keeps opening doors for years. With programs in the world's leading startup hubs and across specialized verticals, we take founders from first check to global scale. The proof: a portfolio worth more than $300 billion, built by unicorns and thousands of high-growth companies still writing their stories.
See what we were up to in September.
8 accelerator programs accepting applications
13+ upcoming Techstars Startup Weekend events
7 portfolio companies secured funding
1 portfolio company was acquired
At Techstars, we find and fund the world's most ambitious founders. Each year, we select companies to join one of our 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerators, investing $220K in capital and providing hands-on mentorship and access to the Techstars network.
Since 2006, Techstars has invested in 5,000+ companies. We find great founders early, through a global network two decades in the making, and back them with capital, mentorship, and the connections they need to grow.
During each three-month Techstars Accelerator program, we surround companies with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. We provide funding and fundraising opportunities, workshops, and curated resources, not to mention countless moments where you can learn from your peers. It’s a proven model that has helped build thousands of successful companies.
The following accelerator programs are currently accepting applications.
Apply by November 18, 2026:
Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator
Techstars AI Health Baltimore
Techstars Anywhere Accelerator
Techstars Boston Accelerator
Techstars London Accelerator
Techstars New York City Accelerator
USC and Techstars Accelerator
Techstars offers events and programs to help you build, expand your network, and connect with founders at every stage.
Techstars Founder Catalyst is a pre-accelerator program providing early-stage founders with invaluable startup education and mentorship. This part-time, primarily virtual experience is perfectly suited for founders looking to hone their entrepreneurial skills, better understand their target customers, and dig deeply into refining the solutions they are offering the world.
Techstars Startup Weekend is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs can experience startup life in hundreds of cities worldwide.
Techstars Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship and the people shaping the startup community in your city.
See our worldwide October community events:
Techstars Startup Weekend AI Winston-SalemOct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend SewardOct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Women MaduraiOct 2, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend AnnecyOct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend StrasbourgOct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Uni MuscatOct 15, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Juiz de ForaOct 16, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend PelotasOct 16, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend SantiagoOct 16, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Social Innovation TaizzOct 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend ŽilinaOct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend FunchalOct 23, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend SalisburyOct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
View a full list of upcoming Techstars events.
Techstars hosts a variety of virtual and in-person events throughout the year for founders.
Our upcoming events: