Bronco Ventures Accelerator - Apply Now!
Calling all undergraduate student startup founders!
Apply to the BVA 2026 cohort!
Early deadline: May 29
Final deadline: June 12
Bronco Ventures Accelerator (BVA) is a four-month accelerator designed for founders ready to turn traction into capital. The program combines deep mentorship, investor access, and hands-on execution to help you raise your next round. Funding is available to undergraduate students!
What you get:
Investor Access & Outcomes
• 30%+ of startups receive professional funding after Demo Day
• Direct introductions to VCs and angel investors
• Demo Day exposure to 700+ attendees
• Backing and visibility from the Bronco Venture Fund and the JECA Fund
Mentorship & Network
• 2,000+ mentors and investors in our network
• Weekly 1:1 mentor sessions during and after the program
• Tight-knit, founder-first cohort + lifelong community
• Access to SCU alumni founders and industry leaders
Program & Execution
• Investor-ready pitch deck development
• Mock pitches with real investors
• Fundraising strategy, term sheets, and cap table guidance
• Hands-on workshops: GTM, growth, pricing, product-market fit
• Legal, IP, financial modeling, and customer discovery support
• Non-dilutive funding/resources per team
• 0% equity taken
Over the past seven years, the Bronco Ventures Accelerator (BVA) has helped scale high-potential startups across the SCU ecosystem. Our founders have raised $100M+, contributing to SCU’s ranking as a top 25 university for funded startups, with 700+ investors, founders, and partners attending our annual Demo Day. Our alumni have gone on to top-tier accelerators like Y Combinator and Alchemist.
Questions? Reach out to Cristina Cismas Florea at ccismasflorea@scu.edu.