Techstars is running its Founder Catalyst Global Fall 2026 pre-accelerator, a 10-week, fully virtual, non-equity and free program from Sept 22 to Nov 27, 2026. Applications close August 21, 2026. Solo founders are welcome and both pre-revenue and post-revenue startups (up to ~$5K MRR) can apply, but it is open only to partner communities: Omaha, Sarajevo, Istanbul, Uzbekistan, and Belfast.
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Techstars Founder Catalyst Fall 2026: free, equity-free virtual pre-accelerator
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If you're an early-stage founder in one of the eligible communities (including Omaha), apply before Aug 21 for masterclasses, mentorship, and pitch feedback with no equity given up and no travel required.
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