Accelerators

Techstars Space Accelerator

The accelerator, which runs in partnership with the United States Space Force and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is focused on the next generation of space technology companies from adjacent industries (i.e., automotive, agriculture, energy, mining, finance, and manufacturing) that seek access to the aerospace industry as a primary go-to-market channel, and technologies that can be applied commercially into the space and aerospace sectors (i.e., autonomy, robotics, etc). Companies selected for The Techstars Space Accelerator will have access to the world’s leaders in the aerospace industry to help advance their businesses in market positioning, customer acquisition, product development and overall growth.

Los Angeles, California

2024 September

Hybrid Program
This program is running virtually with some optional in-person events.

Mar 4th, 2024

Applications Open

May 22nd, 2024

Final Deadline

Sep 9th, 2024

Accelerator Starts

Dec 5th, 2024

Demo Day

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"Space is a wildly interesting convergence of commercial innovation, national security, and the advancement of science and technology."

Matt Kozlov, Managing Director
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The Team

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Matt Kozlov
Managing Director
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Matt Kozlov
Managing Director
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Joshua Brueckner
Program Manager
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Allison Kitain
Program Manager
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Ahmed Mirza
Investment Manager
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Caroline Peacock
Investment Analyst
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Sherman Williams
Investor in Residence
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Kim Nixon
Investor in Residence

Who should apply?

Mentors

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"Techstars has been an amazing partner in the National Security space, their accelerator program is a great way to connect with the next generation of top technology companies and founders!"
JJ Snow
Operations Partner, Metrea Discovery Partners
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"Techstars has been an amazing partner in the National Security space, their accelerator program is a great way to connect with the next generation of top technology companies and founders!"
JJ Snow
Operations Partner, Metrea Discovery Partners
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"Techstars not only scouts and builds up great startups, it attracts amazing founders, industry experts, and investors together into a powerful ecosystem for turning ideas into impact"
Z Holly
Venture Partner, Good Growth Capital
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"Techstars Space programs have launched innovative and successful aerospace companies that are changing what is possible in space and the business models that emerge from these capabilities. It is an honor to support these phenomenal founders."
Carie Lemack
Co-Founder, Zed Factor Fellowship
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"This accelerator provides continually-refreshed insight into emerging space technologies that could apply to the US Government space enterprise”
Director of Innovation Development at The Aerospace Corporation
Andre Doumitt
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"As a Techstars volunteer mentor, it has been thrilling to work with promising space and high tech startups. I learn so much about the future while helping motivated people from around the world achieve business success."
Jody Merritt
Capture Manager and Chief Solution Architect, SAIC. Space ops command US Space Force