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500 Global Flagship Accelerator Program
Call For Startups – Sustainable Tech
In addition to the diverse set of sectors 500 Global already invests in, we would like to encourage companies solving problems in sustainable tech, clean energy, climate tech, and adjacent spaces like agriculture, food tech, and transportation to apply.
Our flagship accelerator that started it all
Back in 2010, 500 Startups set out to create a 4-month long accelerator program for early-stage startups in Silicon Valley. After moving the program to downtown San Francisco and most recently opening up applications on a rolling basis, we continue to offer founders the opportunity for a $150,000 investment and a full program focused on growth and scaling their startup.
What do startups get out of the program?
Community
Starting a company is solitary and challenging. Working with other people going through the same challenges makes a huge difference. Founders who’ve gone through our program tell us that the 500 community is extremely valuable.
Advice
Starting a company is solitary. Working with your peers going through the same challenges makes a huge difference.
Curriculum
500 brings in a wide variety of experts focused on marketing, culture, startup accounting, product design, sales, finance, and more. Think a Startup MBA on steroids.
Hands-on Support
We’ll work together on your business and product strategy, growth metrics and investor pitches.
Network
You’ll have access to 1,000+ founders, 200+ mentors and our own staff. Thanks to our massive network, startups build relationships and partnerships that wouldn’t be possible at their size without 500. Need an intro to a customer? Early access to a new platform feature? API access blocked? Stuck at the border? We have connections.
Investment
Being a 500 Global company will validate your business, and our network will help you connect with investors when the time is right. 500 Startup’s standard accelerator deal is a $150,000 investment in return for a 6% stake. We charge $37,500 to participate, but the fees can be deducted from our investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please submit your application here.