START Fellowship Accelerator Program 2026

Deadline: Sep 14, 2025

other

3 months (duration)

fully funded

Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The START Fellowship Accelerator is a unique program designed to empower young founders from Latin America and Africa. Over a period of 3 months in Switzerland, participants will immerse themselves in the European startup ecosystem through input sessions with experienced investors and entrepreneurs, classes at the University of St. Gallen, mentoring, coaching, and funding opportunities. Build a strong network of like-minded entrepreneurs, form a tight-knit community, and receive potential investments to grow your startup exponentially.

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: August 25, 2025
Application Deadline: September 14, 2025
Category: Fellowship, Entrepreneurs, Fully Funded
Opportunity Location: Swaziland
Eligible Locations: Africa, North America

🌟 Benefits of START Fellowship Accelerator

Participants in the START Fellowship Accelerator will enjoy the following benefits:

Immersion in vibrant European startup hubs and connection with key stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem through events and trips.
24/7 access to an inspiring office space designed to boost productivity and motivation, complete with unlimited coffee.
Workshops hosted by experts covering key startup topics such as Fundraising, Marketing, and Sales.
Exclusive events across Europe to connect with fellow founders, investors, and partners, expanding your global startup network.
Bi-weekly mentorship sessions with two dedicated mentors who provide guidance and support to help your startup succeed.
Opportunity to pitch in front of a jury and compete for up to €60,000 in equity-free funding to accelerate your startup’s growth.
Final pitch to investors and ecosystem leaders, offering the chance to secure funding and gain high-level exposure.
Coverage of apartment, health insurance, and food allowance, allowing you to focus entirely on building your startup without financial worries.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the START Fellowship Accelerator, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Enrollment at a partner university in Latin America or Africa (If not already enrolled, assistance will be provided upon selection).
Aged between 18 - 25 years old.
Committed to founding a startup.
Possess an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or a first prototype.
Proficiency in English (C1 Level).

📝 Application Process

Visit the official website to access the application link and apply.
Note: If you have co-founders who wish to participate, it is recommended that each of you applies separately to increase your chances of acceptance. Each application will be evaluated individually.

📌 Application Deadline

The application deadline is September 14, 2025.

🌐 About START Global

The START Fellowship Accelerator is sponsored by START Global, an organization committed to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.

For more details, visit the START Fellowship Accelerator official page.

Benefits

Get immersed in the most vibrant Startup hubs of Europe and connect with the key stakeholders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at events, or trips.
You’ll get 24/7 access to an inspiring office full of driven founders, unlimited coffee, and a space designed to boost productivity and motivation.
Hosted by experts from a wide range of backgrounds, our Workshops offer insights into key topics regarding your Startup, including Fundraising, Marketing, Sales and more.
You’ll join exclusive events across Europe, connect with fellow founders, investors, and partners, and grow your network in the global startup ecosystem.
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.
You’ll have the opportunity to pitch in front of a jury and compete for up to 60k in equity-free funding to accelerate your startup’s growth.
At the end of the accelerator, you’ll pitch your Startup to investors and ecosystem leaders, with the chance to secure funding and gain high-level exposure.
We cover your apartment, health insurance, and food allowance—so you can focus entirely on building your Startup without financial worries.

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