Techstars Columbus - 2025 Mar

• Program Type: In-person
• Location: Columbus, United States
• Investment: up to 120k
• Program duration: 3 months
• Equity: 6%
• Stage: Angel, Pre-seed or Seed
• Industry of Focus: This program is industry agnostic, with focus on AI, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, health care, fintech, agtech, climate tech and software solutions.
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This program, in partnership with The Ohio State University, focuses on novel software solutions to pressing global issues experienced by every world citizen. Backed by the innovation resources of a top research university, we’re looking for founders building technology that can become critical infrastructure for our ability to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives and to leave a better world for the next generation to inherit. Some areas of particular interest are: generative AI, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, health care (particularly mental health and healthcare accessibility), fintech, agtech, climate tech and software solutions supporting deeptech/quantum innovation.

We make a first investment of up to $120,000 in each company at the time of the accelerator program: a $20,000 equity investment for the right to 6% in common shares, and an optional $100,000 convertible note. Techstars will also receive 6% of the Token Reserve if a company is conducting a Network Launch using distributed ledger technology (an ICO, SAFT, token event, etc).

Access to more than 300 perks, valued at over $4 million in savings, provided by select partners and Techstars portfolio companies

The program culminates with a Demo Day on June 5th, 2025, offering participants a platform to showcase their innovations to investors and industry leaders.