Join Accelerator 500 Global in Eurasia and take your startup to the global marketplace
500 Global is opening applications for its accelerator program for technology startups from Eurasia. It is a 12-week program for early-stage teams ready to scale and expand into global markets. Participants receive investment, mentorship and access to an international network of experts.
The program takes place in three stages. The first stage is an in-person module in Tbilisi. For two weeks, teams work on growth strategy, marketing, sales and analytics. The program includes workshops, one-on-one mentoring and business model breakdowns. The second phase takes place online and lasts eight weeks. Startups test hypotheses, build financial models, conduct marketing experiments and receive regular feedback from mentors. The third stage is again in Tbilisi. Participants prepare investment presentations and speak at Demo Day to investors and representatives of the ecosystem.
Startups with a ready prototype, first sales and scaling potential are invited to participate. Teams should have technical and market competencies. The program is open to funders from more than 30 countries, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Participants receive access to a network of more than 200 mentors and 1,000 founders, the opportunity to raise investments of up to $100,000, hands-on support and resources. Becoming a 500 Global portfolio company increases chances for follow-on funding and international partnerships.