Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Spring 2026 Program
The Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Spring 2026 Program is a part-time, virtual pre-accelerator powered by Techstars and offered exclusively to founders from our partner communities in Istanbul, Sarajevo, Omaha, Uzbekistan, Belfast, and the NatWest Startup network in the United Kingdom.
The Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Spring 2026 Program is a virtual pre-accelerator powered by Techstars, designed exclusively for founders from our partner communities in Istanbul, Sarajevo, Omaha, Uzbekistan, Belfast and Natwest startup Network in the United Kingdom.
Running from March 17 to May 22, 2026, this highly selective 10-week experience will help early-stage founders sharpen their story, validate product-market fit, and accelerate their path toward growth and funding.
Participants would gain access to world-class Techstars masterclasses, tailored bonus workshops, strategic partner sessions (including exclusive tools + credits), and personalized 1:1 guidance from Techstars mentors, operators, and investors.
We’re looking for ambitious entrepreneurs with deep problem insight, strong execution, resilience, and a drive to build scalable companies in large, meaningful markets. If you're ready to take your startup to the next level and build the momentum you need to scale, this program is just the right opportunity.
2026 - Virtual Program
December 9, 2025
Applications Open
February 13, 2026
Applications Close
March 17, 2026
Program Starts
December 9, 2025
Program Showcase
The Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Spring 2026 Program is a 10-week virtual pre-accelerator designed by Techstars to help early-stage founders. Throughout the program, you’ll dive into hands-on masterclasses, practically tailored bonus workshops, strategic partner sessions packed with exclusive perks, and weekly pitch coaching from seasoned mentors and investors. You’ll join a talented cohort of founders from rising global startup communities all working to sharpen their story, accelerate traction, and prepare for the next stage of growth.
✨ What You’ll Get
Weekly live masterclasses taught by Techstars leaders + industry experts
Tailored bonus workshops for founders on product, marketing, operations, etc.)
Unlimited support across the 10 weeks from world-class Techstars mentors
Pitch coaching from the Techstars team to perfect your investor story
Access to exclusive perks (tools, credits, support)
A powerful global founder peer group for accountability + collaboration
🏆 Who Should Apply?
Founders: We are only accepting applications from startups from the following areas and networks:
Istanbul, Turkey
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzgovina
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Uzbekistan
Belfast
NatWest Network
Selection Criteria:
An amazing team: strong individual strengths, a shared passion, and a desire to learn + create
A scalable market with big potential
Pre- or post-revenue, with notable traction (customers, pilots, or waitlist); if post-revenue, MRR up to $5K
Beyond ideation: a great idea that’s already moving toward product or growth
Raised no more than $400K
Demonstration of traction or data gathering such as pilot projects, user engagement, pre-orders, or customer waitlists is encouraged
Have raised no more than $400K in external funding to date
Izvor: techstars.com