A non-equity, no-fee accelerator and lifelong community for Stanford-affiliated founders.
StartX is a non-profit accelerator and founder community affiliated with Stanford University, operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. It takes no equity and charges no fees, instead offering mentorship, networking events, access to vetted investors and partners, peer-to-peer learning, and specialized resources for industry verticals. StartX has supported 3,000+ founders whose companies have reached a combined $200B+ in valuation. In 2027 it plans to open The Link, a new innovation hub at Stanford Research Park.