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= Overview =
Previously, only Stanford affiliated founders could participate, but now through the '''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 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. '''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.
= Purpose =
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =
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*StartX requires no fees
*If your innovation is medically focused, a new track within StartX called StartX Med was launched in May 2012 to focus on medical-related start-up companies.
*As of 2013, StartX has helped 6 start-up companies achieve greatness.
*StartX founder’s companies have been acquired by a collection like Apple, Instragram, and Yahoo, and have been featured in all major news publications, TEDtalks, and Harvard Review articles.
<span style="font-size:small;">Note: Applications for each session are due a month prior to each session.</span>
3. Teams are typically 2-3 founders, but all sizes are accepted. Teams come from all industries and departments (biotechnology, cleantech, hardward, medical devices, nonprofits, music, finance, IT, etc.)
4. Following a submitted application, the first round of interviews is conducted at the StartX office. These interviews are conducted in front of a panel of judges comprising StartX mentors, venture capitalists, serial entrepreneurs, and other StartX staff.
5. A second round of interviews are conducted during which applicants will meet with StartX alumni and staff members, after which, final decisions are made.
= University Innovation Fellow Special Opportunities =