Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator
About the program
Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator
The Garage's 10-week summer pre-accelerator program. Provides student teams with $10K stipends, mentorship, workshops, and culminates in a Demo Day with cash prizes.
Also known as: Jumpstart, Garage Jumpstart
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Annual
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students · Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-13
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