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Accelerator

Connecting young founders from LMICs with the European Startup ecosystem.

START FELLOWSHIP ACCELERATOR

START Fellowship Accelerator is a unique program aimed at empowering young founders from Latin America and Africa! Immerse yourself in the European Startup ecosystem over a period of 3.5 months in Switzerland through input sessions with experienced investors and entrepreneurs, classes at the University of St. Gallen, mentoring and coaching with experts, alongside funding opportunities. Build a strong network of like-minded entrepreneurs forming a tight-knit community, and receive potential investments to make your Startup grow exponentially.

What you will get out of it!

Embark on your entrepreneurial journey to Switzerland and accelerate your Startup through our focus areas of content, network and fundraising - all costs covered and opportunities to receive equity-free funding.

IC & Office Hours

Pitch your Startup directly to your industry-leading investors, get actionable feedback and use the opportunity to receive equity-free funding.

Deep dives

Our Deep Dives provide you with specific advice and allow for individual feedback as the sessions are usually held in smaller groups. The goal is to further deepen your knowledge and apply the content to your Startup.

Workshops

Hosted by experts from a wide range of backgrounds, our interactive Workshops offer insights into key topics regarding your Startup, including Fundraising, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources and more.

Hot spot trips

Get immersed in the most vibrant Startup hubs of Europe and connect with the key stakeholders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at events, or trips.

Founder stories

Get to know some of the most inspiring founders in an exclusive format where they share their entrepreneurial journeys and answer all your questions.

Mentoring

Your two Mentors guide you throughout the entire accelerator in bi-weekly meetings, provide you with advice and all the support you need to see your Startup succeed.

PAST SPEAKERS

Group 1520

Maximiliano Casal

Nowports

Group 1515

Tina Rosenfeld

Board Director & Chair

Group 1512

Matheus Moraes

Alice

Group 1518

Melanie Gabriel

Yokoy

Group 1517

Jan Brinckmann

ESADE

Group 1521

Heike Bruch

University of St. Gallen

Group 1519

Roberto Kern

Picus Capital

Group 1516

Nikolai Schröder

FINN

Group 1513

Nicole Herzog

Entrepreneur & Business Angel

Group 1514

Dibjyoti Deb

BSH

How to apply

Applications will open again on 10.08.2024. Subscribe to our newsletter so you do not miss the opening!

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application requirements

  • Enrollment at a partner university in LatAm or Africa
  • You are between 18 - 25 years old
  • Committed to founding
  • You already have an MVP or a first prototype
  • You are a co-founder with a team of at least 2 people (no solo founders!)
  • Recommended: English C1 Level

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Find out what happens once you apply!

Selection Process

10.08.2024

Application opens

14.09.2024

Application closes

16.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

First interview round (Alumni Interviews)

23.09. - 18.10.2024

Second interview round (VC Interviews)

07.10.2024 - 18.10.2024

Third interview round (Team Interviews)

21.10.2024

Final selection of START Fellows

December 2024

START Fellowship Pre-Accelerator program starts

02.02.2025

START Fellowship Accelerator begins