Accelerator

USC and Techstars Accelerator

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A 13-week in-person accelerator at USC providing pre-seed and seed startups with $220,000 in equity investment, perks, mentorship, and investor network access. At least one founding team member must be affiliated with USC.

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Key facts

Organiser
Techstars & USC
Deadline
November 18, 2026
Cycles
2027 Class · deadline November 18, 2026
Opens
August 24, 2026
Amount
$220,000 · Investment
Open to
Not stated
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors
Any sector

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Key questions about USC and Techstars Accelerator

Who can apply to USC and Techstars Accelerator?

USC and Techstars Accelerator is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed and Seed. Other requirements: At least one founder must be affiliated with USC (student, alumni, faculty, staff, CHLA, Keck).

When is the USC and Techstars Accelerator deadline?

The USC and Techstars Accelerator deadline is November 18, 2026. Upcoming cycles: 2027 Class · deadline November 18, 2026. Applications open on August 24, 2026.

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