Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Spring 2026 Program

About

The Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Spring 2026 Program is a 10-week virtual pre-accelerator designed for for-profit startups located in specific regions, offering masterclasses, mentorship, and valuable resources to help entrepreneurs validate their products and grow their businesses.

Benefits

• 💻 Virtual Pre-Accelerator
• A 10-week virtual pre-accelerator program designed to support startups.
• 🎓 Masterclasses
• Access to top masterclasses from Techstars experts.
• 🧑‍🏫 One-on-One Mentorship
• Industry expert one-on-one mentoring sessions.
• 🛠️ Practical Resources
• Access to practical resources and toolkits for startup development.
• 🤝 Peer Network
• Networking opportunities with fellow founders.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups located in Istanbul (Turkey), Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Omaha (Nebraska, USA), Uzbekistan, Belfast, and the UK NatWest Network.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a for-profit startup (non-profit projects are not eligible).
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must have preliminary market exploration, some users, and a validated product or early revenue (MRR not exceeding $5,000).
• 💰 Financial Requirements
• External funding must not exceed $400,000.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• At least one team member must be fluent in English and able to consistently participate in online activities.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Online Participation
• Must participate in all online activities throughout the program.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must present progress and updates during the program sessions.

Target Region

Open to startups in specific cities and networks across Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the USA, and the UK.

Target Sector

Open to all industries.