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Techstars and University of Southern California (USC)
USC and Techstars Accelerator
Amount
$220,000
Deadline
Nov 18, 2026
Closes in 42 days
Can you get this?
✓At least one founder must be USC-affiliated
✓USC affiliates include student, alumnus, faculty, or staff
✓Keck Medicine and CHLA founders also eligible
✓For pre-seed and seed-stage companies
✓Open to startups across all industries
What it takes
Submit your application before the final deadline of November 18, 2026.
Review the application preview page to understand what information is required before applying.
If accepted, participate in a 13-week in-person program at USC's University Park Campus in Los Angeles.13 weeks
Complete the program by pitching at Demo Day, scheduled for June 3, 2027.
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