Frequently Asked Questions
Our comprehensive 12-month program offers an immersive experience, providing free housing, office space, and comprehensive relocation assistance. Understanding the unique challenges of launching a company in a new country, we offer personalized mentorship to guide entrepreneurs through every step of the process. Our goal is to equip our startup founders with the right tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in the U.S. business landscape.
Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application and someone from our team will review your company and get back to you!
Nope! Our application is free and through our website.
In our accelerator program, having a viable Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is crucial for startup success. We seek founders who have developed MVPs that showcase their innovative solutions and demonstrate early market validation or traction.
Founders with viable MVPs have a clear understanding of their product's value proposition and its potential for scalability. At our accelerator, we provide the mentorship and resources necessary for founders to further develop and scale their MVPs, setting them on a path towards sustainable growth and success in their target markets.
The International Accelerator is sector-agnostic and selects companies based on the strength and dedication of the executive team and the global potential of their product.
Nope. We purposefully select entrepreneurs who want to scale their business in the US and are committed to staying in the US beyond the IA program duration. We partner with the best immigration attorneys in Austin to help you obtain the most appropriate visa.
If you’re a foreign-based startup, you need the first couple of weeks to deal with legal, immigration, relocating to Austin, and navigating a brand new market. It also takes some settling in when you uproot yourself and move to a new country. We want to make sure you have enough time to make significant strides and to realize the full benefits of the IA program.