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Desai Accelerator

The Desai Accelerator is a seven-month program designed for tech-enabled startups, providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help early-stage ventures grow. It is affiliated with the University of Michigan's Zell Lurie Institute.

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Accelerator, Pre Seed, Seed
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United States
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Desai Accelerator is an organization based at the University of Michigan, specifically within the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. It focuses on supporting early-stage tech-enabled startups founded or co-founded by University of Michigan alumni. The accelerator aims to foster entrepreneurship through a structured program that combines mentorship, resources, and access to a vast alumni network.

Focus

Desai Accelerator invests in early-stage ventures that are tech-enabled and have a validated concept. The program emphasizes systematic growth, combining academic rigor with startup agility. It provides a $25,000 investment per startup, along with access to hundreds of thousands of dollars in resources. The accelerator targets startups that have completed customer discovery, possess a working MVP or beta version, and demonstrate early customer traction.

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The program offers a $25,000 investment, access to hundreds of thousands of dollars in resources, mentorship from industry experts, and a strong alumni network.

Questions

Q: What is the duration of the program? A: The program runs from June 1 to September 30, 2026. Q: Who is eligible to apply? A: Startups must be tech-enabled and have at least one University of Michigan alumnus or upcoming graduate as a founder or co-founder.

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