What’s the difference between a Techstars Accelerator and the Founder Catalyst program?

The key differences are in stage, investment, and structure:

Techstars Accelerator

• Designed for startups that are ready to scale and fundraise

• Full-time, 12-week, in-person program

• Includes a $220,000 investment, deep mentorship, hands-on support, and access to our global network
  
  

Founder Catalyst

• Designed to help founders prepare to raise funding or apply to an accelerator

• Part-time, 10-week program for earlier-stage founders

• No investment or equity involved

• Ideal for refining your pitch, business model, and understanding investor expectations