If you’re an early-stage or pre-seed entrepreneur, we’re here to tell you not to give up on this year just yet. Plenty of competitions and startup accelerator deadlines for 2020 are still open, looking for the perfect startups to fit their programs. The good news is that some of them are taking place remotely!
We’ve collected a few options here and we recommend you to check them ALL out as some deadlines are approaching soon.
Also, despite the fact some of them are based in certain countries, they accept applications from startups based in other regions or from all over the world.
Slidebean is a venture-funded startup and went through three accelerator programs which definitely contributed to where the company is today. From experience, if you’re the right founder, we encourage you to give them a try!
U.S.
Seedstars is now extending the deadline for startup applications for a chance to compete for the Global Winner prize and US$500K in investment.
Deadline: August 15, 2020.
Deadline: September 23, 2020.
Deadline: October 11, 2020.
Deadline: “Until you hear from us, no final decision has been made.”
Deadline: Apply 365 days.
Deadline: Apply 365 days.
Deadline: Apply 365 days.
Deadline: Apply 365 days.
Dreamit
They are accepting applications from startups for the Winter 2021 funding cycle. It will take place from January-March 2021.
Applications are open now for nine Techstars accelerators. These are programs that will take place in 2021, Term 1.
Deadline: August 14, 2020.
Deadline: August 16, 2020.
Deadline: August 18th, 2020.
Deadline: October 7, 2020.
500Startups
Applications for the Fall cohort are now open while they monitor the evolution of the situation and will prepare to resume our sessions in the Fall
Applications are welcome on a rolling basis, for the opportunity of a $150,000 investment and a full program focused on growth and scaling.
Deadline: August 14, 2020.
Deadline: August 28, 2020.
Deadline: Apply 365 days.
Deadline: Apply 365 days or before August 10, 2020, if you want to be a part of the next batch.
Deadline: Apply 365 days.
Startups can begin Dreamit any month, but the program has key dates you may want to consider.
They use a competition model to select startups to participate in the program or programs the companies would like to join.
This is another one of our startup accelerator deadlines for 2020. Antler’s applications are still open and the programs either being conducted virtually, in person, or a hybrid version of the two in line with local restrictions.
Europe
The accelerator is accepting applications to help pre-seed startups advance in three phases.
Applications are open for Batch#7 (October 2020 to March 2021).
Health2B Business Accelerator is currently accepting applications for 2020.
The EIC Accelerator is a continuously open call with regular cut-offs. Another one of our suggested startup accelerator deadlines for 2020 to consider.
Asia
Applications are open for Batch 16 and the process can be done in English.
They are currently accepting applications for the 2020 fall cycle.
Applications for 2020 cohorts are still open.
The program for Batch 18 will start in early September 2020 and the application deadline expires soon.
Focused on social entrepreneurship based in Hong Kong.
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