500 Fellowship
A programme by 500 Startups
The flagship accelerator of 500 Global, run in San Francisco for early-stage founders building for the U.S. and the world.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage founders who are already in the U.S. or plan to be there within six months. |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Paid |
About 500 Fellowship
Not open to founders in India as stated. The page asks for founders who are already in the U.S. or plan to be there within six months.
What you get
- Investment that accepted companies can receive, with more available as the startup progresses.
- Mentorship from experienced operators, investors and alumni founder coaches.
- A curriculum on customer discovery, product-market fit, go-to-market, pitching and fundraising.
- Access to a founder community that the page puts at 6,000+ founders.
Who can apply
- Early-stage founders who have started building and thinking globally.
- Founders who are already in the U.S. or plan to be there within six months.
How selection works
- Selected applicants have a series of interviews with the team.
How to apply
- Use the Apply button on the programme page. The page gives more than one deadline for the current batch, so check the date before you apply.
- The Phase 1 programme charges a fee, excluding travel expenses.
Where to apply
Other 500 Startups programmes
- Alberta Innovates Accelerator powered by 500 GlobalAn accelerator in Calgary for early-stage tech startups that want to scale in Alberta, with an Immersion Week visit to a 500 Global international office.
- VC Unlocked: Silicon ValleyAn invite-only programme for emerging VC and angel investors, created with the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education.