Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst
Techstars, the world's most active pre-seed investor, is partnering with The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation, and the Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation to run the Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst Program.
Ten-Week Pre-Accelerator Helps Prepare Emory-Affiliated Startups to Raise Capital
Open to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst Program helps idea- and early-stage founders get their ventures investment-ready.
Over ten weeks, participants sharpen their business models, refine their investor pitches, and gain the tools, mentorship and connections to move from concept to capital. Led by industry experts and supported by Techstars' global network, founders leave the program with greater clarity, confidence and credibility, ready to take the next step toward fundraising, accelerators, or strategic partnerships.
The experience is community-driven, and free of charge.
Ideal for founders who:
- Have domain expertise and a clear customer problem
- Are pre-funding (raised less than $400K)
- Thrive in collaborative environments
Key Logistics
- Applications open October 24, 2025 and close December 5, 2025
- Program runs January 22, 2026 - April 23, 2026
- Announcements via the Hatchery Newsletter