GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
No cash grant — free participation, mentorship, workshops, and pitch feedback; no equity taken.
Application deadline: August 21, 2026. Program runs September 22 – November 27, 2026.
FUNDING TYPE
Accelerator
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Cohort sizes appear small — the Spring 2026 showcase featured a handful of local startups — but the program runs multiple rounds per year.
The program is in its second year with Nebraska as an inaugural partner, so it is still building scale. A demonstrated startup concept and regional connection likely matter.
WHAT IT TAKES
Submit application via Techstars — 1–3 hours
Application review period before Aug. 21 deadline — Ongoing until deadline
Complete 10-week virtual program (if accepted) — Sept. 22 – Nov. 27, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
At least one Spring 2026 graduate (Grapple) has since closed a ~$1M pre-seed round, suggesting the network and pitch feedback have real post-program value beyond the cohort itself.
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