START FELLOWSHIP

ACCELERATOR

Connecting young founders from LMICs with the European Startup ecosystem.

START FELLOWSHIP

ACCELERATOR

Connecting young founders from LMICs with the European Startup ecosystem.

START FELLOWSHIP

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 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.

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.

WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT

CONFERENCES

CONFERENCES

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

CONFERENCES

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

Workshops

Workshops

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.

Workshops

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.

Mentoring

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.

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.

DEMO DAY

DEMO DAY

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.

DEMO DAY

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.

CO-WORKING SPACE

CO-WORKING SPACE

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.

CO-WORKING SPACE

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.

NETWORKING

NETWORKING

You’ll join exclusive events across Europe, connect with fellow founders, investors, and partners, and grow your network in the global startup ecosystem.

NETWORKING

You’ll join exclusive events across Europe, connect with fellow founders, investors, and partners, and grow your network in the global startup ecosystem.

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

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.

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

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.

FOUNDER SCHOLARSHIPS

FOUNDER SCHOLARSHIPS

We cover your apartment, health insurance, and food allowance—so you can focus entirely on building your Startup without financial worries.

FOUNDER SCHOLARSHIPS

We cover your apartment, health insurance, and food allowance—so you can focus entirely on building your Startup without financial worries.

Michael Cassau
SKROL, Grover
Bettina Hein
juli
Petter Made
EWOR, SumUp
Damaris Mendoza Loera
500 Global
Mariano Otero
Fever
Dr. Jan Brinckmann
ESADE
Sebastian Kreis
Xepelin
Daniel Gutenberg
Hookipa
Boris Manhart
Innosuisse
Felipe Delago
Merama
Borja Martel
Roxom
Mariano Mayer
Newtopia
Patrick Hertzog
Nexthink
Pascal Bieri
Planted
Patrick Hertzog
Nexthink

PAST SPEAKERS

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Enrollment at a partner university in LatAm or Africa (If you’re not already enrolled we still encourage you to apply since we can help you to get enrolled upon being selected for the program)

You are between 18 - 25 years old

Committed to founding

You already have an MVP or a first prototype

English C1 Level

Enrollment at a partner university in LatAm or Africa (If you’re not already enrolled we still encourage you to apply since we can help you to get enrolled upon being selected for the program)

You are between 18 - 25 years old

Committed to founding

You already have an MVP or a first prototype

English C1 Level

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