Accelerator
The StarTUp Accelerator is an annual eight-week, cohort-based fellowship where founders collaborate to accelerate their ventures.
2026 StarTUp Accelerator Showcase
The 2026 StarTUp Accelerator cohort are ready to take the stage at our annual showcase. Meet the founders, explore their innovations and connect with campus, community and business leaders at this high-energy celebration of the next generation of innovators.
StarTUp Accelerator Showcase
September 15, 5–8 p.m., StarTUp at the Armory
The StarTUp Accelerator is an intensive, 8-week summer program designed for early-stage founders open to both Towson University affiliates and the broader community.
Founders work full-time out of the award-winning StarTUp at the Armory, collaborating with mentors, past participants and each other to fast-track their ventures.
What you’ll get:
- a $10,000 equity-free stipend
- expert mentorship and founder-focused workshops
- a built-in support network, including Mentor Fellows (alumni founders who return to support the cohort)
- a chance to refine, grow and launch your venture in a dynamic, collaborative space
