Apply for the January 2027 cycle.
Applications close on 31 December 2026, or sooner if the place is filled. The form takes about fifteen minutes. Read the term sheet first, because the questions follow it.
Your application
Frequently asked questions.
When do applications close?
Applications for the January 2027 cycle close on 31 December 2026, or sooner if the place is filled. Strong applications that arrive later are considered for the May 2027 cycle, and we tell you exactly where you stand.
Do I need the marketing capital before I apply?
No, but you need a clear way to have it in place before kick-off. It must be at least half the build cost and sit in a separate company account before we start. Tell us honestly where it stands today, because we check it before signing.
Will you tell me why if I am declined?
Yes, briefly and honestly, within five working days. The most common reasons are a version one too big for four months, thin evidence of demand or a marketing budget that is not yet secured. Founders who close the gap can apply again for a later cycle.
Is my idea safe in this form?
Describe the problem and the market, not your unique mechanics. Detailed sessions happen only after a mutual NDA at the evaluation call, and the term sheet binds both sides to confidentiality for five years once it is signed.
Does applying commit me to anything?
No. Applying creates no obligation for either side. The confirmations simply show that you understand the main commitments. Nothing binds you until you sign the term sheet, and the main obligations start only with the final agreements.
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