START FELLOWSHIP
Accelerator
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
Maximiliano Casal
Nowports
Tina Rosenfeld
Board Director & Chair
Matheus Moraes
Alice
Melanie Gabriel
Yokoy
Jan Brinckmann
ESADE
Heike Bruch
University of St. Gallen
Roberto Kern
Picus Capital
Nikolai Schröder
FINN
Nicole Herzog
Entrepreneur & Business Angel
Dibjyoti Deb
BSH