CYstarters
About the program · 1 linked sources
CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students and recent graduates who want to work on a startup. The program includes education sessions, pitch practice, networking, and weekly accountability meetings.
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$13,000
Equity
Unknown
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-03-15
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Application and Timing
The program normally runs from mid-May to the end of July. The captured page says the application deadline for the summer cohort is March 15, 2026.
Participants
Current undergraduate and graduate students in any major, full-time or part-time, and students who graduated within the last six months. Individuals or teams may apply. All industries and stages are welcome.
Funding and Equity
The page says funding is $6,500 for an individual or up to $13,000 per student team. Equity terms are not stated.
Recent Activity
The page describes eight years of CYstarters and a March 15, 2026 deadline.
Known Startups or Winners
The captured page does not name the 2026 cohort.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
Equity terms are not stated. A staff email on the page is omitted.
Program details
CYstarters
CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students and recent graduates who want to work on a startup. The program includes education sessions, pitch practice, networking, and weekly accountability meetings.
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Evidence
Official page: https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/cystarters/
- Individual funding is $6,500.
- Team funding is up to $13,000.
- The program lasts 11 weeks in the summer.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting CYstarters at Iowa State University.
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