Description
Techstars Boston Accelerator is a three-month early-stage accelerator program located in Boston, Massachusetts, that helps founders accelerate the growth of their startups through intensive mentorship, curated curriculum, investor networking, and access to the Techstars global network of mentors and partners. Accepted companies receive $220,000 USD in seed investment (via structured equity + SAFE) and substantial partner perks to help scale product-market fit, business traction, and follow-on fundraising.
Eligibility
• Early-stage startups from any geography with a working product and market potential.
• Founding teams ready to commit to a 3-month accelerator schedule and mentorship engagement.
• Companies solving meaningful problems and scalable markets across sectors such as healthtech, AI/ML, SaaS, sustainability, proptech, future of work, etc.
Process
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Application Submission: Founders apply via the Techstars portal to the Boston program.
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Review & Selection: Applications are reviewed by the Boston managing directors and mentor committee.
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Acceptance & Investment: Startups that pass due diligence receive the standard Techstars investment and join the cohort.
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Program Participation: Founders engage in intensive mentorship, workshops, investor prep, and community events over ~3 months.
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Demo Day & Follow-On Funding: The program culminates in Demo Day, facilitating investor exposure and opportunity for follow-on capital.
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ $220,000 USD seed funding (standardized across Techstars accelerators).
✔ Access to global mentor network and strategic advisors.
✔ Partner perks and credits valued at potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars (cloud, legal, services).
✔ Investor introductions, Demo Day exposure, and follow-on fundraising support.
✔ Lifetime access to Techstars alumni and global ecosystem.
