StartX

• Program Type: In-person
• Location: Palo Alto
• Investment: Up to $9,000 (for Fellowship program)
• Equity Taken: None
• Program Duration: 3 months (Accelerator), 6 months (Fellowship)
• Stage: Early Stage, Seed
• Industry of Focus: This is industry agnostic program with focus on AI, Medical, Sustainability, Technology, Healthcare, Biotech, Consumer, Hardware, Enterprise, Web3, Education.

Key Highlights

Program Overview

StartX is a startup accelerator, fellowship, and community for Stanford students, professors, and alumni. It aims to accelerate the development of high-potential entrepreneurs through experiential learning and collective intelligence, providing mentorship, resources, and a safe space for growth. The program is designed to cater to the needs and schedules of all types of Stanford University founders.

Investment Details

StartX does not take equity in the startups that go through its accelerator or fellowship program.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Access to resources worth over $1 million
• Tailored mentorship and guidance
• Networking events
• Strategic partnerships
• Initial venture capital with opportunities for seed funding
• Direct access to a network of vetted investors
• Specialized resources for AI and Medical verticals
• Financial support of up to $9,000 for Student Entrepreneurship Residency
• $1.2M+ of free resources, drop-in office space, legal advice

Program Format

• Full-Time 3-Month Program
• Student Entrepreneurship Residency: 6 months duration
• Biweekly neighborhood dinners and various in-person and virtual community events

Location or Relocation Requirements

No relocation requirements mentioned.

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

Applications are open three times a year: mid-January to mid-February for the Summer cohort, mid-May to mid-June for the Fall cohort, and early September to early October for the Spring cohort.

Company Types Requirements

Startups from a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, biotech, AI, Med, Sustainability, Consumer, Hardware, Enterprise, Web3, and Education.

Founding Team Preferences

Stanford-affiliated founders, including alumni, students, faculty, postdoctoral scholars, academic staff, or fellows in recognized Stanford fellowship programs.