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Startup Accelerator

Connecting ambitious founders from MIT, Harvard, and beyond with the resources and community to build impactful startups.

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$15M+ Raised by Cohort 1

$200K+ Credits per Team

0% Equity Taken

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Orrick

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AWS

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Clerky

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Apollo

The TNT Accelerator

The Best 15 Startups from MIT and Harvard Each Semester. We've completed 2 cohorts and counting.

Adaptive Resources

Over $200K in cloud credits plus $10K in legal services. Get the support you need, when you need it.

Expert Mentorship

Connect with experienced founders, investors, and industry leaders who understand the student founder journey.

VC Connections

Access to top VCs, potential customers, and a demo day to showcase your startup.

Speaker Series

Intimate fireside chats with executives from leading companies sharing insights and real-world experience.

Community

Join ambitious founders from MIT, Harvard, and beyond building the next generation of startups.

Testimonial from Trevor Keith, CEO of Solid: TNT connected us to the community in a way that changed our business. We raised our first round through VC introductions from the program, and we're now hiring out of MIT and Harvard.

Testimonial from Vidhan Bhaiya, Cofounder of Cortex

Testimonial from Nomase Iyamu, CEO of Scriptify

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Summer 2025 Cohort

Our Approach

01

Founder Friendly

Built by founders, for founders. No equity taken. Support that adapts to your journey.

02

Cross-School Community

Connecting undergrads, PhDs, and MBAs from MIT, Harvard, and Beyond.

03

AI-First Approach

Applying AI and sharing best practices on using AI to scale your startup.

04

Mutual Accountability

We hold each other to a high bar. Weekly check-ins, build nights, and a cohort that won't let you coast.

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