Previously, only Stanford affiliated founders could participate, but now through the '''[http://startx.stanford.edu/apply StartX Visiting Founders Program] (VFP)''', applicants from any university can be accepted. This program allows for non-Stanford start-up companies to spend three months (run only during summer session) in the Silicon Valley working under the mentorship and education of StartX to accelerate their developing company. The VFP companies are treated no differently from those affiliated with Stanford University, have access to all of the same resources, and are offered additional financial support to offset costs of moving to Silicon Valley.
'''[http://startx.stanford.edu/med StartX Med''' ] is a program within StartX focused on accelerating the development of Stanford’s top medical entrepreneurs. With a focus on advancing breakthrough healthcare technologies through StartX Med, this branch of StartX affords a unique opportunity for those seeking innovation in the medical field.
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