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Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst

Also known as: Techstars Founder Catalyst, Emory Founder Catalyst

Emory University · Atlanta, Georgia

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Key numbers

Funding range

Equity

None

Application

Annual

Institution Wide

Last activity

2026-06-28

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Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst

A 10-week pre-accelerator powered by Techstars for early-stage entrepreneurs from the Emory community. Free participation with no equity requirements, culminating in a pitch event for investors and mentors.

Key Details

  • Type: Pre-accelerator
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Equity: None — non-dilutive
  • Cost: Free
  • Eligibility: Emory students, faculty, staff, alumni (at least one Emory-affiliated team member required)
  • Launched: 2025 (inaugural cohort)
  • Cohort size: ~20 ventures

News & articles

News articles and official sources documenting Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst at Emory University.

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Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Emory University

Observed Sat Jun 28 2026 20:00:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Emory University

Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

URL: https://goizueta.emory.edu/faculty/entrepreneurship-innovation Captured: 2026-06-28 The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Goizueta Business School. Empowers builders, problem-solvers, and big thinkers. Offers tools, mentorship, and community to turn vision into real-world impact. Programs include: Dooley's Angels, Entrepreneurship Summit, Venture Mentor Community, HackATL, Innovation Mini-Grants, Nucleate Activator, Pitch the Professors, Pitch the Summit, Rose Program, Startup Summer, Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst, Venture Atlanta Mini-Fund, Venture Scouts.

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Official Center PagePrimary Official

The Hatchery — Emory Center for Innovation

Emory University

Observed Sat Jun 28 2026 20:00:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Emory University

The Hatchery — Emory Center for Innovation

URL: https://hatchery.emory.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Hatchery empowers ethical and effective entrepreneurial leaders at Emory. Housed within a 15,000-square-foot creativity and collaboration space. Key stats: 9,228 total program participants, 302 student ventures supported, $10.2M venture funds raised.

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Official Program PagePrimary Official

Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst

Emory University

Observed Sat Jun 28 2026 20:00:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Emory University logo

Emory University

Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst

URL: https://goizueta.emory.edu/faculty/entrepreneurship-innovation/programs/startup-launch Captured: 2026-06-28 Techstars-powered 10-week pre-accelerator. Free participation, no equity. Open to Emory students, faculty, staff, alumni. Inaugural cohort 2025. Culminates in pitch event.

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