Deadline: June 11, 2025
Applications are open for the Techstars Economic Mobility Accelerator 2025. This program is for talented entrepreneurs designing innovative solutions that generate greater economic mobility for low- and moderate-income Americans, i.e., the 60%+ of Americans who are living paycheck to paycheck.
They are looking for solutions that help people increase earnings and savings, reduce costs, and improve quality of life. These may come from a wide variety of sectors, including but not limited to: education, personal finance, future of work, health & wellness, housing, insurance & benefits access, legal support, and beyond.
About the Accelerator
In this program, they support talented entrepreneurs designing innovative solutions to address economic mobility. This accelerator runs in New York City and is for companies operating in the U.S. market. Some representative stats about economic opportunity in the US market include:
- 4 in 10 Americans find it difficult to cover their expenses each month (US Census) and struggle to pay for basic needs such as groceries or housing. (Economic Policy Institute).
- More than 3 in 4 Americans struggle to save or invest after paying for their monthly expenses. (Payroll.org).
- Economic factors have profound and prolonged impacts on health, and in various American cities, average life expectancies can vary by 20-30 years for communities that are just miles apart (NIH).
Benefits
- Funding & Investment: Receive initial capital and access to non-dilutive funding to fuel your startup’s growth.
- Intensive Mentorship: Benefit from 13 weeks of hands-on coaching from experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and subject matter experts.
- Unrivaled Network: Connect with investors, corporate executives, alumni, and a community of mission-driven founders.
- Curated Resources: Gain tools and knowledge in social enterprise strategy, business development, and fundraising.
- In-Person Experience: Collaborate and build relationships in New York City at Samvid Ventures’ dedicated accelerator space.
- Demo Day: Showcase your progress to a room full of investors and partners at the iconic Demo Day event on December 4, 2025.
- Lifetime Access: Join the global Techstars network of over 3,300 startups, unlocking resources and opportunities for years to come.
Eligibility
They are seeking passionate founders and teams with solutions that:
- Address the needs of the 60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.
- Leverage technology to create scalable, sustainable impact.
- Focus on sectors where modern infrastructure can drive efficiency and retention for underserved communities.
Application
For more information, visit Techstars Economic Mobility Accelerator.
