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BUILD

Our 8-week flagship accelerator that provides hands-on consulting to USC's premier startups.

APPLY TO BUILD

BUILD

Our 8-week flagship accelerator that provides hands-on consulting to USC's premier startups.

APPLY TO BUILD

TIMELINE

  1. MVP Submission

    Submit your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to secure one of 5-6 exclusive spots in the BUILD cohort.

  2. Team Formation

    Get matched with a dedicated team of 6 members from each of TroyLabs’ different divisions.

  3. Experienced Mentorship

    Gain direct 1:1 access to seasoned founders and industry leaders to stress-test and grow your business.

  4. Product Development

    Refine your MVP, sharpen your go-to-market strategy, and build fast with hands-on divisional support.

  5. LAUNCH Pitch Competition

    Take the stage in front of top VCs and judges to compete for non-dilutive, equity-free funding.

TIMELINE

  1. MVP Submission

    Submit your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to secure one of 5-6 exclusive spots in the BUILD cohort.

  2. Team Formation

    Get matched with a dedicated team of 6 members from each of TroyLabs’ different divisions.

  3. Experienced Mentorship

    Gain direct 1:1 access to seasoned founders and industry leaders to stress-test and grow your business.

  4. Product Development

    Refine your MVP, sharpen your go-to-market strategy, and build fast with hands-on divisional support.

  5. LAUNCH Pitch Competition

    Take the stage in front of top VCs and judges to compete for non-dilutive, equity-free funding.

  • BUILD cohort on stage at LAUNCH Fall 2025
  • Two members posing with TroyLabs gift bags
  • Founders with flowers after pitching
  • Speaker with a microphone
  • Two members celebrating
  • Team with an oversized check
  • Founders at LAUNCH Spring 2026
  • Group of members smiling
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STARTUPS
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ALUMNI PORTFOLIO

STARTUPS FEATURED ON

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100+
STARTUPS
$28M+
ALUMNI PORTFOLIO

STARTUPS FEATURED ON

season 17 episode 2

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