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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.

Good question! The Student in Residence (SIR) Scholarship is a great stepping stone on your entrepreneurial journey, and can often help prepare you to apply to StartX. The SIR Scholarship provides financial aid to student entrepreneurs, as well as temporary 6 month access to select StartX resources.

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, visitStartX 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 a learning opportunity of its own. Incorporate the advice & feedback that you receive, and continue to make progress in those areas!

An applicant mixer is an exclusive event for the founders that have submitted an application. It’s a unique opportunity to not only learn more about the program but also to meet and interact withStartX startups, staff and other fellow applicants.

Only applicants who’ve submitted an application are granted entrance.

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We’re looking for the best entrepreneurs who believe in the model of what we’re trying to buildat StartX. A great way to find out what you need to be admitted is to have applied in a previoussession. Teams not admitted are always offered customized advice & feedback on what stepsthey can take to reach the next level. For companies earlier in their journey we recommendjoining our Student in Residence, Professor in Residence, or Entrepreneur in Residenceprograms.

A Stanford-affiliated founder is someone who was/is a Stanford undergraduate student,graduate student, faculty member, postdoctoral scholar, academic staff member, or fellow in arecognized Stanford fellowship program. Short-term executive/educational programs, continuingstudies, and certificate programs do not currently qualify.