Technology
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Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University


past
opportunity
Accelerator
total funding
Variable
Stage
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
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“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
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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