500 Startups application deadline 2026

Deadline info coming soonOfficial site

Both flagship & city-based programs

Program snapshot

Description

Both flagship & city-based programs

Terms

$112.5k for 6% ($150k minus $37.5k program fee)

Notes

Terms include “right to make a follow-on investment of an additional $500,000 or 20% of your next priced round of $1,000,000 or more, whichever is lower”. Terms listed are for Flagship program.

Deadline details

Deadline information will be available soon. Subscribe to the Telegram channel to get the actual information.

Program links

Website500.co

Applyflagship.aplica.500.co

FAQ

What is 500 Startups?

Both flagship & city-based programs

Where do I apply?

Apply on flagship.aplica.500.co

What is the current application deadline?

Deadline information will be available soon. Subscribe to the Telegram channel to get the actual information.

Who is this accelerator best for?

Both flagship & city-based programs

What does the program include?

Both flagship & city-based programs

What funding or equity terms are mentioned?

$112.5k for 6% ($150k minus $37.5k program fee)

Any important notes or caveats?

Terms include “right to make a follow-on investment of an additional $500,000 or 20% of your next priced round of $1,000,000 or more, whichever is lower”. Terms listed are for Flagship program.

Are there batch timing or schedule details?

Terms include “right to make a follow-on investment of an additional $500,000 or 20% of your next priced round of $1,000,000 or more, whichever is lower”. Terms listed are for Flagship program.

What is the official website?

500.co

How do I get deadline updates?

Check 500.co for updates, or follow the Telegram channel.