{"id":3996,"date":"2025-05-18T15:17:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T15:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/famx\/?page_id=3996"},"modified":"2026-10-23T08:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:12:42","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"text-image section--hero section--no-padding-top section--no-padding-bottom\" style=\"background: #f1f1f1;\">    <div class=\"text-image__full-width\">\n        <div class=\"text-image__image-stopper contain-grid\">\n            <div class=\"container-fluid h-100 align-self-end\">\n                <div class=\"row h-100 align-content-end\">\n                                                                    \t\t                                                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-mb-6\">\n                                <div class=\"text-image__text text-image__text--left\">\n                                    <div class=\"text-image__container\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"text-image__title\"><h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                                                \t\t                                                <div class=\"d-none d-mb-block col-mb-1\"><\/div>                            <div class=\"col-12 col-mb-6\">\n                                <div class=\"text-image__text text-image__text--right\">\n                                    <div class=\"text-image__container\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"text-image__title\"><\/div>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"centered-hero contain-grid section--no-padding-top\" style=\"defaultBG\">\t<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-mb-12\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"centered-hero__title\"><div class=\"faq-container\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Who is the program open to?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nThe program is open to pre-seed to Series A stage startups, as well as more mature research projects, who are open to working with potential customers, suppliers, partners, testing facilities, and\/or investors in the San Antonio-to-Austin region.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">What is the duration of the program?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n13 weeks.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Is the program virtual or in person?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nThe program is hybrid, with the possibility for in person attendance for all key program milestones (Kick off &amp; Demo Day event). Companies will participate virtually for the rest of the duration of the program.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Does the program cost anything?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nThe program does neither charge a fee for its support nor ask for equity.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Does the program provide funding support?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nThe program will prepare the founders to raise funds and provide ample opportunities to market their technologies to key players in the ecosystem.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">What is the time commitment for participating startups during the program?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nThroughout the program, startups will engage with Starburst, mentors, and industry experts, working on business development, technical integration, and milestone preparation. Key touchpoints include weekly check-ins, workshops, and collaborative sessions. The program will require a time commitment of a few hours per week.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">What kind of mentors are we looking for?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nWe are looking for expert industry mentors in a variety of tech related fields. Check our mentor page for more information to apply.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">How are mentors paired to startups, and what\u2019s the expected mentor cadence?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mentor matching is based on your tech and market needs.<\/li>\n<li>One 1-on-1 session per week (30\u201360 min).<\/li>\n<li>On-demand \u201coffice hours\u201d with domain experts.<\/li>\n<li>A backup mentor if scheduling conflicts arise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">What kind of partners are we looking for?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nWe are looking for testing facilities, corporates and government agencies that want to participate in the Defense ecosystem of the Innovation Corridor. Check our ecosystem page for more information to apply.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Are travel, accommodation or relocation costs covered for in-person sessions?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nNo, travel, lodging and relocation expenses for event attendance are the startup\u2019s responsibility.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Can we bring additional team members (e.g. engineers, advisors) to workshops and sessions?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nYes! All workshops and in-person sessions are open to your core team. Just let us know in advance who will attend.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Who can I contact with further questions regarding application submissions and\/or general inquiries?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\nPlease email icda@starburst.aero with questions and to get added to a list to stay updated on upcoming events and program announcements. 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