START Fellowship Accelerator Program for Founders From Latin America & Africa (€60K Funding)

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.

START Fellowship Accelerator Program Benefits

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

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: 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.

Mentorship: 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.

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

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

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.

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

See Partner Universities

Application Deadline: 14th September, 2025

Where To Apply: Go to Start Fellowship Accelerator

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