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Techstars Anywhere Accelerator Spring 2027

AI/MLAgnosticEnergyRobotics
Investment

$220,000 ($200K uncapped MFN SAFE + $20K for 5% common stock)

Deadline
Nov 18, 2026
Applications
Open
Location
Remote
Duration
3 months

About this program

Techstars Anywhere is a remote-first Techstars accelerator with no relocation necessary. Launched in 2017, it supports companies innovating across any industry and delivers the value of a top-tier Techstars accelerator remotely to companies in North American time zones, while still connecting in person through three offsites in VC hubs during the program. Techstars Anywhere looks for founders who are domain experts building value-generating technologies across industries, with a strong emphasis on robotics, energy, applied and physical AI, materials science, and beyond.

Key Benefits

  • $220,000 investment: $200,000 through an uncapped MFN SAFE and $20,000 through a Post-Money Convertible Common Equity Agreement (CEA) for 5% common stock
  • Three months of intensive, mentorship-driven support
  • $2M+ perks from Techstars partners
  • Access to Techstars' network of investors, partners, mentors and alumni, and lifetime support

Eligibility

  • Companies in North American (American) time zones
  • Founders who are domain experts building value-generating technologies across industries; strong emphasis on robotics, energy, applied and physical AI and materials science

Program Structure

  • Applications open Aug 24, 2026; final deadline Nov 18, 2026 (11:59 pm PT)
  • Accelerator starts Mar 8, 2027; Demo Day Jun 3, 2027
  • Remote-first, no relocation necessary; three in-person offsites in startup / VC hubs during the program
  • One Techstars application at apply.techstars.com (Techstars account needed); choose this program as your primary or alternate session