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Techstars Sustainability Accelerator

The Techstars Sustainability Accelerator is on a mission to identify and recruit entrepreneurs with the most promising ideas for tackling the world's food, wat…

Overview

The Techstars Sustainability Accelerator is on a mission to identify and recruit entrepreneurs with the most promising ideas for tackling the world's food, water, and climate challenges. The program is run in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and provides comprehensive support including funding, mentorship, and resources for early-stage climate and sustainability entrepreneurs.

The accelerator is designed to identify and support founders building solutions for critical global sustainability challenges.

Program details

Designed for Founders, Builders. Participation is generally full time.

Who it is for

  • Entrepreneurs and founders working on food security, water, and climate solutions
  • Early-stage startups with innovative sustainability solutions
  • Competitive selection based on team, idea, and impact potential

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Benefits

  • Seed funding (typical Techstars investment)
  • 13-week intensive accelerator program
  • Mentorship from Techstars network and The Nature Conservancy
  • Office space and resources
  • Access to investor network
  • Demo day and fundraising support

How to go about it

  1. Read what it asks for

    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

    Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.

  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

Questions about this program

What is the Techstars Sustainability Accelerator?

The Techstars Sustainability Accelerator was a mentorship-driven startup accelerator focused on for-profit entrepreneurs addressing food, water, and climate challenges, run in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.

Is the Techstars Sustainability Accelerator currently accepting applications?

No, the Techstars Sustainability Accelerator is currently inactive and not accepting applications.

What kind of support did participants receive?

Participants received seed funding, mentorship from Techstars and The Nature Conservancy, office space, access to an investor network, and support for a demo day.

What was the typical investment amount?

The typical investment amount was up to $120,000, which included a $20,000 equity investment for 6% common equity rights and an optional $100,000 convertible note.

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