"Being a part of a Desai cohort opens doors to many opportunities."

Applications for the 2025 program are open.


"Being part of a Desai cohort opens doors to many opportunities."

Applications for the 2025 program are open.



FOUNDER-FRIENDLY BUSINESS ACCELERATION

The Desai Accelerator offers an intensive, seven month program for tech-enabled startups. We provide the funding, mentorship, staff, and resources necessary for early-stage ventures to rapidly grow and build their business. 


Accelerating Scalable Companies



The Desai Accelerator offers an intensive, seven month program for tech-enabled startups. We provide the funding, mentorship, staff, and resources necessary for early-stage ventures to rapidly grow and build their business. 


IMPACTFUL, ACTIONABLE ADVICE

The Desai Accelerator is part of a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem rich with experts from Ann Arbor's tech hub and the University of Michigan, which has the largest living alumni network in the world. At Desai you'll meet with industry authorities, serial entrepreneurs, marketing gurus, and tech wizards. The support you receive and relationships you cultivate will expand your network with measurable results.




Get guidance from entrepreneurs, faculty, and one of the largest alumni networks in the world.


INVESTMENT AND RESOURCES

Receive a $25,000 investment in your business and over $500,000 in resources, including skilled student interns, cloud credits, and legal support.




Receive a $25,000 investment in your business and over $500,000 in resources, including skilled student interns, cloud credits, and legal support.


RACHNA GOVANI
CO-FOUNDER & CEO OF FOODSTAND
 
"Desai gave us an instant network of partners, mentors, peers, and potential investors. That, plus the tangible and intangible support from the Desai team, has catalyzed our ability to iterate, innovate, and create impact."


RACHNA GOVANI

CO-FOUNDER & CEO OF FOODSTAND

"Desai gave us an instant network of partners, mentors, peers, and potential investors. That, plus the tangible and intangible support from the Desai team, has catalyzed our ability to iterate, innovate, and create impact."


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