Accelerate Economic Development
By partnering with Techstars, you will gain an advantage in cultivating a startup community that will induce measurable, long-term positive social and economic impact. When entrepreneurs have the resources, tools, and support they need to thrive, so can the greater community and economy as a whole.
Startup Community Catalyst
Since 2009, Techstars has worked with more than 1,850 cities and over 175 countries around the world to build thriving startup communities. Recognized as a thought leader in ecosystem development, Techstars can bring our expertise to help you develop your local startup community and serve as a catalyst for increased startup activity, investments and economic diversification.
Leverage our global startup community expertise and network
For over 15 years, Techstars has worked with and helped develop more than 1,000 startup communities around the world
Accelerate economic vitality
A strong entrepreneurial ecosystem is key to job growth and economic development
Create a sustainable ecosystem flywheel
By building a strong ecosystem foundation with experts and resources, the growth and momentum can continue to make a long term impact
Maximize your impact
Creating a thriving startup community will allow you to impact local aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, government agencies, community leaders, and corporations
Impactful results that can be measured
By measuring progress in real time, we can bridge the gap between your current state of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and one that allows you to achieve your full potential
Enabling local community leaders to succeed long term
Developing local community leaders from the start creates a supported and sustainable ecosystem
Why Startup Community Catalyst?
By partnering with Techstars, we not only work with you to create the foundation for a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem through a mixture of ecosystem development activities, but we will equip your community leaders, entrepreneurs, and local investors with the tools and activities they need to ensure your startup community can thrive for years to come.
Building a startup community in Japan with JETRO
“Techstars has been instrumental in helping to expand and grow the Japanese startup and innovation ecosystem. There are many players involved in helping Japanese startups and creating a strong sustainable ecosystem, and partners like Techstars are key to that mission. Techstars’ efforts in Japan have increased the attractiveness of Japaneses startups, as well as encouraged new entrepreneurs. This will lead to job creation, improvement of existing products and services, and overall value and growth of Japan’s economy.”
Ken Yoshida
Executive Director
Japan External Trade Organization
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