Techstars Space

Program Type: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Location: Los Angeles, California
Investment: $220,000
Equity Taken: 5% of the company in common stock plus the future value of the $200,000 uncapped MFN Safe
Program Duration: 12 weeks
Stage: Early Stage
Industry of Focus: Space Technology, Aerospace

Key Highlights

Program Overview

The Techstars Space Accelerator, in partnership with the United States Space Force and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, focuses on next-generation space technology companies from various industries like automotive, agriculture, energy, mining, finance, and manufacturing. The program aims to help these companies access the aerospace industry and apply their technologies commercially in the space and aerospace sectors. The accelerator provides access to industry leaders to advance market positioning, customer acquisition, product development, and overall growth.

Investment Details

The program offers a $220,000 investment, which includes:

• $200,000 through an uncapped MFN Safe
• $20,000 through a Post-Money Convertible Equity Agreement (CEA)

Techstars receives 5% equity in common stock plus the future value of the $200,000 uncapped MFN Safe.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Access to world-class network of investors, partners, mentors, and alumni
• Funding and fundraising opportunities
• Workshops and curated resources
• Mentorship-driven program

Program Format

The program runs for three months, starting on September 8th, 2025, and ending with a Demo Day on December 4th, 2025. It is a hybrid program with virtual sessions and optional in-person events.

Location or Relocation Requirements

Los Angeles, California

Post-Program Engagement

Mentors often continue to work with companies after the program ends.

Company Types Requirements

Startups from adjacent industries (automotive, agriculture, energy, mining, finance, and manufacturing) seeking access to the aerospace industry and technologies applicable to the space and aerospace sectors.

Founding Team Preferences

The accelerator, which runs in partnership with the United States Space Force and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is focused on the next generation of space technology companies from adjacent industries (i.e., automotive, agriculture, energy, mining, finance, and manufacturing) that seek access to the aerospace industry as a primary go-to-market channel, and technologies that can be applied commercially into the space and aerospace sectors (i.e., autonomy, robotics, etc).

Companies selected for The Techstars Space Accelerator will have access to the world’s leaders in the aerospace industry to help advance their businesses in market positioning, customer acquisition, product development and overall growth.

Today, Techstars is introducing an improved accelerator investment offer for companies accepted into our future accelerator programs. This improved offer of a $220,000* investment comes with all the benefits of our 3-month mentorship-driven accelerator program, valuable perks from our partners, and access to our world-class network of investors, partners, mentors, and alumni.

The $220,000 offer is made up of two components, including $200,000 through an uncapped MFN Safe and $20,000 through a Post-Money Convertible Equity Agreement (CEA). The total equity Techstars receives will be 5% of the company in common stock plus the future value of the $200,000 uncapped MFN Safe. For example, if your next round is valued at $20M pre-money, the $200,000 MFN Safe would then convert into 1% additional ownership at that time.

Our new offer gives founders more capital, better alignment, and a simpler and more easily comparable structure, enabling them to arrive at their next funding round with greater momentum.
Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help founders succeed. During each three-month program, we surround companies with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. We provide funding and fundraising opportunities, workshops and curated resources, not to mention countless moments where you can learn from your peers. It’s a proven model that’s helped build thousands of successful companies, all over the world.