Start Fellowship Accelerator 2026

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.

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