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500 Georgia
Applications for the 500 Georgia Accelerator, an investment program are currently closed. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when applications open.
The program offers founders:
Mentorship and programming
Dedicated mentorship and programming for 12 weeks from 500 Global mentors.
Equity investment
Equity investment for selected startups from 500 Global.
Global network access
Access to 500’s global network of founders, community events, partners and more.
Program Overview
Here's what you can expect
We’re looking for startups who:
- Offer a technology-enabled solution
- Are solving a problem for a specific target customer
- Have a capital-efficient business
- Have potential to address global markets
- Have a functional prototype with early traction
- Have a cross-functional team with deep understanding of the market
- Offer a unique solution or unique application in a regional setting
- Have a defensible position (IP; network effects; domain or region expertise)
- Are highly scalable (via digital distribution or ability to scale sales)
- Have clear monetization strategies
- VC backable
Week 1-2
Foundations of Growth
2-week intensive programming focused on customer development, growth marketing, and other business foundations with daily lectures and office hours. This portion of the program will be held in Tbilisi.
Week 3-10
Growth Weeks
8-week remote period for startups to run experiments focused on growing key metrics needed to reach scale and fundraise. During this phase, startups check in weekly with their assigned mentors as well as others mentors from the 500 broader network, for feedback and guidance.
Week 11-12
Fundraising
2-weeks focused on fundraising strategy and preparing to pitch in different settings including for our Demo Day. This will be done with daily lectures and office hours in-person held in Tbilisi.
Week 13
Demo Day
Each cohort will be ended with Demo Day organized locally in Tbilisi. The event will connect the startups with investors and partners to support their fundraising and business development efforts.
Week >20
International Immersion
Startups will be given an opportunity to spend 2 weeks in a foreign startup ecosystem for an immersion experience focused on elevating global mindset and helping prepare for cross-border expansion.
Batch 4 Timeline
April 10, 2023 - April 21, 2023
Phase 1 - Foundations of Growth
April 24, 2023 - June 16, 2023
Phase 2 - Growth Weeks
June 19, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Phase 3 - Fundraising
June 29, 2023
Demo Day
Batch 5 Timeline
September 18, 2023 - September 29, 2023
Phase 1 - Foundations of Growth
October 2, 2023 - November 24, 2023
Phase 2 - Growth Weeks
November 27, 2023 - December 8, 2023
Phase 3 - Fundraising
December 11, 2023
Demo Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in touch at 500georgia@500.co for any unanswered questions.
Once you submit your application, our team will review and reach out to the top applicants for an initial phone screening. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a final interview.