A highly regarded training initiative designed to prepare startups for investment has announced a collaboration with Emory University, as revealed by the institution on Monday.
Emory is joining forces with Techstars, a New York-based organization, to launch a preaccelerator program aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs. Individuals associated with Emory, whether they are at the conceptual stage or have developed a more established startup, are invited to apply. Techstars operates accelerators globally.
The Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst Program is set to provide training for founders through a 10-week course commencing early next year. This program will conclude with a pitch competition in April and will take the place of the university's previous Startup Launch Accelerator.
“Entrepreneurship is fundamentally about taking action,” stated Christy Brown, the lead facilitator of the program. “This initiative will enable founders to learn from top experts while actively developing and testing their business ideas, fostering the resilience and creativity essential for sustained success.”
At least one member of the startup team must be an Emory student, faculty or staff member, or alumnus. Teams are required to attend weekly in-person sessions throughout the duration of the training.
Participation in the program is free, and Techstars will not take any equity stake. Applications will be accepted until January 17, with the program scheduled to begin on January 30.
Techstars has previously established a program in Atlanta. The accelerator was initially introduced to the city by Cox Enterprises, headquartered in Sandy Springs, nine years ago. Since then, Cox has contributed funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for numerous startups that have participated in the accelerator throughout the years. It is noteworthy that Cox is the owner of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Earlier this year, a spokesperson for Cox announced the conclusion of its partnership with Techstars. Subsequently, Cox has initiated its own accelerator program that targets companies within the clean technology sector.
Additionally, Techstars operates another accelerator in Atlanta, which is sponsored by J.P. Morgan.
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