Application Deadline: September 14, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Start Fellowship Accelerator Program. 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.
Requirements
- Enrollment at a partner university in LatAm or Africa
- You are between 18 – 24 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
Timeline:
- 10.08.2024: Application opens
- 14.09.2024: Application closes
- 16.09. 2024 – 27.09.2024: First interview round (Alumni Interviews)
- 23.09. – 16.10.2024: Second interview round (VC Interviews)
- 07.10.2024 – 17.10.2024: 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
More Info: Start Fellowship Accelerator Program
