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Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator

EdTech · Run by Techstars · Denver, CO

Verified Oct 1, 2026

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The facts

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Terms model
Equity for cashInvests cash in your company and takes equity (an ownership stake) in return.
Investment
$220,000
Equity taken
5%
Program length
13 weeks
Format
In person
Location
Denver, CO
Cohorts per year
1
Cohort size
Not published
Stage focus
early-stage workforce tech
Sub-vertical
workforce / labor-market technology
Demographic focus
Not published
Backers
Techstars, Strada Education Foundation, World Education Services
Notable alumni
Not published

Terms notes: Standard Techstars terms per techstars.com/newsroom/investment-terms: $20,000 for a 5% common-stock convertible equity agreement plus a $200,000 uncapped most-favored-nation SAFE, totaling $220,000, with no fee to join. The Denver-based program focuses on workforce and labor-market technology with partners Strada Education Foundation and World Education Services. Its sixth class, eight startups, began March 9, 2026. As of September 28, 2026 the program page redirects to Techstars' main accelerators page and the program is not in Techstars' list of current accelerators; no 2027 window is posted.

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Terms in plain English

Techstars invests $220,000 in each company on its standard terms: $20,000 for a 5% common-stock convertible equity agreement plus a $200,000 uncapped most-favored-nation SAFE, with no fee to join. The Denver-based accelerator focuses on workforce and labor-market technology, with partners Strada Education Foundation and World Education Services. It runs as a roughly 13-week, in-person Techstars program.

Who this is actually for

Early-stage founders building workforce, upskilling, career-navigation, or labor-market technology who want the standard Techstars investment, network, and mentorship, and who can work in person in Denver for the program.

Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator application deadlines

  • 2027 class (not yet announced): Not accepting applications.

    Verified Sep 28, 2026Source

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator application deadline?
No upcoming application window is published for Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator. We last verified this on Oct 1, 2026.
How much does Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator invest?
Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator lists an investment of $220,000.
How much equity does Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator take?
Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator lists equity of 5%.
Where is Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator located and is it in person?
Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator is based in Denver, CO and runs an in person program.
Is Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator still active?
Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator is marked possibly inactive: we could not confirm a current cohort during our last check on Oct 1, 2026. Confirm directly with the program before applying.

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