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START Fellowship

START Global · Online, then Switzerland
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Two-stage programme for young founders from Latin America and Africa: a seven-week online incubator taking an idea to MVP through workshops and community, followed by a four-month accelerator in Switzerland with mentorship and introductions to investors. The page states the accelerator ends with a network and potential investment, but names no fixed funding amount.

Programme terms

Amount
No fixed amount stated; value is the programme, mentorship and investor network
Funding type
Support
Stages
Idea, MVP
Industries
AI & Machine Learning, SaaS & Software, Social Impact, B2B / Enterprise, E-commerce & Consumer
Regions
Latin America, Africa
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Young entrepreneurs from Latin America and Africa
Residency requirements
Accelerator phase runs in Switzerland and requires attending there
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Data checked: October 1, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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