Rakuten Accelerator (Techstars)

The Rakuten Accelerator, powered by Techstars will work with early-stage entrepreneurs who are advancing social messaging technologies, with a focus on the Viber application. This mentorship-driven accelerator will focus on disrupting and revolutionizing how businesses and consumers use messaging to conduct business and stay connected.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

8 Apr 2018

PRIZES

$120,000 in funding and engagement with Techstars’ extensive mentor network.

OTHER KEY DATES

July 16, 2018: Programme begins

Demo Day: Oct 11, 2018

HOST COUNTRY

United States

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

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Credit: Rakuten Accelerator (Techstars)

Date Added: 20 Feb 2018

Tags: Accelerator Innovation Startup Viber Communication

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