In partnership with Creators HQ, Creators Ventures Accelerator is a 10-week hybrid business-building and acceleration program focused on identifying and incubating the most promising creator-led startups.
Priority deadline: September 19, 2025
Applications received by the priority deadline will initiate an earlier start of the review process.
Application period closes on October 3, 2025.
Creators Ventures Accelerator is a 10-week hybrid program in Dubai designed to empower creators and creator-enablers to become founders of scalable, high-growth companies and supports founders building tools for the creator economy to advance their growth. Bringing together 500 Global’s venture-building expertise with Creators HQ’s creator economy network, the program aims to equip participants with mentorship, tools, and business fundamentals to transform influence into sustainable ventures. Each cohort culminates at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, where participants showcase their startups to a global audience of industry leaders, ecosystem stakeholders, and corporate partners.
If you're a creator or creator-enabler...
Transform and grow the business behind your creativity.
Learn from the experts. Get tailored support from super mentors.
Foster partnership and growth through a cohort of creators and creator-enablers.
Present at one of the world's largest creator summits, amplified across 500 Global's international network.
What you can expect
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The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Pre-Program
The priority application deadline is September 19 and the final deadline to apply is October 3. The team reviews all applications and will respond with a decision prior to launching on October 27.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
WEEk 1
From prototype to product-market fit in 5 days.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Week 2
A retreat to reset, connect, and chart out the road ahead.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Weeks 3 - 8
Creators take program learnings to their personal platforms to iterate, validate, and kickstart traction with the support of their mentors.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Week 9 - 10
Fundraising, Events + Networking
The cohort will return to Dubai to prepare for the finale of the program, which will include presenting at the 1 Billion Followers Summit.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
January 9 - 11, 2026
Present On-Stage During the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026
Participants in the Creators Ventures Accelerator will have the opportunity to present on-stage at 2026 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, UAE.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Participants in the Creators Ventures Accelerator will have the opportunity to present on-stage at 2026 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, UAE.
Shoot your shot!
15,000
International content creators
30,000
speakers across multiple stages
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opportunity to shoot your moonshot
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