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Stage 4 - I'm ready to scale my venture
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Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University

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Accelerator
total funding
Variable
Stage
Stage 4 - I'm ready to scale my venture
application deadline
June 11, 2025
LOCATION
San Diego, California
funding Type
funding PERIOD

For startups around the world and from any industry interested in tapping into one of the top ten startup ecosystems in North America, this accelerator program is ideal. You don’t have to be a student or affiliated with SDSU in any way in order to capitalize on the expertise and resources the university and the San Diego community provides. This San Diego-based accelerator provides a strong talent pool, high quality of life, incredibly collaborative tech environment, and a growing venture capital scene.

TIMELINE

  • Apr 8th, 2025 - Applications Open
  • Jun 11th, 2025 - Final Deadline
  • Sep 8th, 2025 - Accelerator Starts
  • Dec 4th, 2025 - Demo Day

About the Program

Click here to learn more about what we look for in founders, refer a great startup, or refer a great mentor. Plus, stay up-to-date on all the Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State events and announcements.

“If you’re working on a 10x startup idea - something that’s changing laws, policies, or majorly shifting the status quo - we want to help you do more faster.”

Misti Cain, Managing Director, Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University

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The Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator supports pre-seed, impact-driven startups that maximize human potential through work, education, and economic mobility solutions with a scalable business model. We support diverse founders in growing their business and becoming investor-ready by investing more than just capital - we also invest top tier mentorship and a vast network of experts that founders can access for life.
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Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator 2024 cohort on stage after pitching at their end of program Demo Day event.

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