On March 16, 30 startups and 57 founders across six countries logged on for the same kickoff.
Different time zones. Different verticals. Different problems they've spent years getting close to. Coming together into one global program.
We're proud to announce the Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Spring 2026 Program, our most geographically diverse Techstars Founder Catalyst class to date, and the first to bring together six partner communities on a single global stage: Istanbul, Sarajevo, Omaha, Uzbekistan, Belfast, and the NatWest startup network across the UK.
These 30 startups are building across AI governance, fintech infrastructure, defence intelligence, aerospace, healthtech, edtech, agtech, cybersecurity, sports performance, and more. What they share isn't an industry. It's a disposition: they're close to their problems, clear on what they're building, and not waiting for permission to build it.
Over the next 10 weeks, they'll move through Techstars masterclasses and fireside chats hosted by Techstars thought leaders, including Managing Directors and unicorn founders, pitch coaching sessions, curated mentor relationships, and partner workshops designed to help them sharpen their story, validate product-market fit, and accelerate toward growth and funding. The program is 100% virtual. No relocation required. Just the work.
A huge congratulations to every founder who made it into this cohort. And a thank you to the six partner communities whose investment in their local ecosystems made this class possible.
We can't wait to see what the next ten weeks produce. 🌍
Startups and Founders tagged in the comments.
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