StartX Accelerator Program
- Deadline
- Feb 15, 2026
- Applications
- Closed
- Location
- Stanford
- Duration
- -
Applications are closed
The application window closed Feb 15, 2026. This page stays here for the record.
About this program
About the Program
The StartX Accelerator Program is described as the first step to joining the StartX Community. The application flow is: (1) submit company & founder applications, (2) interview with judges, and (3) join the StartX community. The program emphasizes mentorship, resources, and long-term community support, while charging no fees and taking no equity.
Key Benefits
- No equity taken and no program fees
- Mentorship and networking events
- Access to vetted partners and investors
- Peer-to-peer learning and Stanford network access
Eligibility
- Positioned for Stanford founders (Stanford-affiliated entrepreneurs)
Program Structure
- Step 1: Submit company & founder applications
- Step 2: Interview with judges
- Step 3: Join the StartX community
Dates & Duration
- Application end date (deadline): February 15th, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Program duration: Not specified on the referenced pages
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
The application page also references “SIR” as an option in the same portal, but SIR program details are not shown in the captured sections.
Program questionnaire
What StartX asks on its own application. Nothing is answered here, prepare these, then apply on their site.
- 1
First Name / Last Name
- 2
Company Name
- 3
Email
- 4
Stanford Affiliation
- 5
Referral Name (if applicable)
- 6
A short video pitch of your team, vision, and product This is NOT intended to be a high-production video. Video quality or effects will have no effect on the success of your application. We just want to see how your team articulates your vision and product.
- 7
A demo/video/etc. of your prototype that you can link to Strongly recommended but not necessary (e.g. if you don't have a prototype yet, you can skip this step)