StartX Summer 2026 Cohort

About

The StartX Summer 2026 Cohort is an accelerator program designed for high-potential startups with a functioning product, offering access to a robust mentorship network, office space in Palo Alto, and potential follow-on funding, aimed at fostering innovation and growth in diverse industries.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Access to potential follow-on funding or industry resources.
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Join a network of mentors from Stanford's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• 🏢 Office Space
• Support for office space in Palo Alto, California.
• 🌐 Network Access
• Opportunities for venture capital connections and networking with peers.
• 📈 Business Support
• Access to a series of entrepreneurial resources to aid in growth.
• 🎤 Exposure Opportunities
• Engagement with a community of peers and potential investors.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups from around the world, with in-person activities in Palo Alto, California.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Founders and teams must have a functioning product and clear roles within the team.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Startups should have product-market feedback and a prototype.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Teams must possess industry or technical background relevant to their product.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend in-person activities in Palo Alto, California.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Full-time commitment during the program duration.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Participants may need to deliver pitches or presentations during the program.

Target Region

Open to global startups with in-person events in California

Target Sector

Open to all industries with a focus on innovation and growth potential