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If you’re an especially high-potential first-time founder that we’ve admitted into the StartX Community, we’ll start you out right away with 1-1 mentorship and educational seminars on the topics that affect you most. First-time founders also greatly benefit from our community of founders of different stages, board of advisors, fundraising coach, etc.

Plus, all companies receive $1M+ of free resources, as well as drop-in office space, legal advice, etc.

Experienced founders often rely on StartX's ability to provide access to industry & domain experts. Founders are given a peer group of other experienced founders in the same stage/role/industry to compare notes with. Repeat founders often appreciate the value of community, and the program is customized each time and a different and more advanced program is provided for second / third time founders.

You can engage at whatever level makes the most sense for you. We usually recommend a 2-hour-per-week commitment into the program. You will be invited to attend bi weekly peer-support groups and dinners with members of your batch and various in-person and virtual community events.

We’re looking for the best entrepreneurs who believe in the model of what we’re trying to build at StartX. Our approach is less about the company and more about the founders that build them.

Current Stanford students should apply to the SIR Immersive program. Students in their final quarter are recommended to apply to the SIR Immersive program and join the cohort that begins immediately after graduation. Students with a Stanford professor(s) on their team should apply to the SIR/PIR track.

Applications are reviewed by StartX alumni and trusted expert judges in our network.

Yes! StartX has one of the best medical programs in the world.

StartX Med companies include GigaGen, Lark, Gauss Surgical, Purigen Biosystems, AccuraGen, Freenome, Breathometer, Arterys, Eko device and many more! To learn more, visit startx.com/med.

Yes, please submit separate application for each of your companies.

Every company that applies is offered customized advice & feedback on their specific company(from VCs, serial entrepreneurs, and StartX alumni) regardless of the outcome of the application!

You’ll receive an email near the end of the application process with the details.

Yes! We always encourage you to apply again. Our judges love being proven wrong. The application process itself can be a learning opportunity of its own. Incorporate the advice & feedback that you receive, and continue to make progress in those areas!