Techstars New York City Accelerator Spring 2027
Techstars invests $220,000 in early stage startups accepted to its Spring 2027 New York City program. Applications close on November 18, 2026.
The Techstars New York City Accelerator Spring 2027 gives each accepted startup $220,000. The money comes as $200,000 through an uncapped MFN SAFE and $20,000 through a convertible common equity agreement. In return Techstars receives 5% of the company in common stock plus the future value of the $200,000 SAFE.
The program lasts three months and starts on March 8, 2027. Demo Day is on June 3, 2027. The format is hybrid: the first two weeks are in person, one week in the middle is in person, and the program ends with a demo day. Virtual support is available before and after the program.
Founders can be based anywhere in the world. Once accepted, they must give full exclusivity to their startup with no other academic or work engagements.
Applications opened on August 24, 2026 and close on November 18, 2026. You apply through the Techstars application portal.
Techstars says it looks for founders who deeply understand their customers' pain, can execute quickly, and build in a market large enough to make $1 billion or more in annual revenue possible.