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Apply to be a StarTUp Accelerator fellow.

Before applying, please review the program dates, attendance expectations and eligibility requirements. The primary founder must be able to participate fully in the required in-person programming and milestone activities.

Applications for the 2027 cohort officially open on November 2, 2026. The 2027 cohort takes place June–July 2027. 

The StarTUp Accelerator is an intensive, eight-week summer fellowship for early-stage founders seeking to validate, launch and grow their ventures. 

Apply by March 7, 2027

Estimated completion time: 25–35 minutes

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