Techstars New York City Accelerator — Spring 2027

Techstars NYC is a three-month mentorship-driven accelerator for early-stage startups, with a hybrid format and required in-person sessions in New York City. Founders may be based anywhere. Areas include health, climate, AI/ML, fintech, supply chains, future of work and enterprise SaaS. Accepted founders must commit full-time.

Investment: $220,000, comprising a $200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE and $20,000 through a Post-Money Convertible Common Equity Agreement. Techstars receives 5% common equity plus future ownership from the SAFE.

Applications opened August 24, 2026. Final application date: November 18, 2026; the official page does not specify a cutoff time or timezone. Accelerator starts March 8, 2027; Demo Day is June 3, 2027. Applicants should confirm the precise cutoff in the official application portal.

This listing covers the NYC program; other Techstars locations may have different dates. Source: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/nyc . Verified October 23, 2026.