International Accelerator Global Program

International Accelerator, based in Austin, Texas, empowers foreign-born startup founders to thrive in America. Its 6 month program offers founders the opportunity to live, work, and develop their concept in the United States, with personalized guidance and mentorship for the challenges of launching a company in a new country. The program provides free housing and office space, immigration assistance, legal services, fundraising assistance and industry connections. The accelerator is sector-agnostic and selects companies based on the strength and dedication of the executive team and the global potential of their product.

Key Benefits

• Immigration Assistance (partners with immigration attorneys in Austin to help you obtain the most appropriate visa)
• Free Housing and Office Space
• Market Entry and Growth Strategy Sessions
• Expert Leadership Access
• Marketing Strategies and Support
• Business Model Assessment
• Financial Navigation
• Flexible Legal Services
• Global Expert Learning Hub
• Industry Connections
• Fundraising Assistance
• C-Corp Incorporation
• Team Growth

Eligibility

• A founding team with at least one foreign-born team member committed to moving to Austin, TX for the duration of the program
• The screening form asks whether a founder (or co-founder) born outside of the United States owns a minimum of 15% equity in the company
• A viable MVP that shows early market validation or traction
• Scalability and market validation
• Sector-agnostic
• Founders who want to scale their business in the US and are committed to staying in the US beyond the program

Program Structure

• 6 month program in Austin, Texas
• Step 1: Application Submission (online screening form; the application is free)
• After the screening form, International Accelerator emails instructions to set up a data room with DocChief AI and upload documents
• Step 2: Initial Decision on the fit of the founder and the company
• Step 3: Due Diligence with industry experts; additional documentation may be requested
• Step 4: Final Decision; accepted startups are introduced to a local attorney who helps facilitate the agreement between IA and the startup