Empowerment & Impact
Our vision & Mission
We strive to create a world of equal opportunities, enabling and empowering young entrepreneurs to bring their visions to life. We do this by fostering interdisciplinary exchange between driven entrepreneurs to build purposeful startups and bring innovation to the ecosystems of emerging markets.
what we do
The START Fellowship is an accelerator program that is entirely free and consists of two parts, an online and an offline part. The program provides you with the necessary knowledge, practices and connections needed to bring your venture to the next level. For a more detailed description have a look at the program page.
TIMELINE OVERVIEW
application process
The application is split in two parts. The first part takes about five minutes . This part will then be reviewed within 3 business days and you will be accepted for the second part. You will receive an email with the instructions for the second part, which you must complete until the 13. September 2021. If accepted you will then receive a final acceptance mail with your login data for our educational platform.
online program
Our ten week online program starts at the 20. September 2021. It focuses on preparing you for challenges that entrepreneurs face in the early stage. Through various workshops and input sessions the program will equip you with a basic skillset that will help you to accelerate your startup. The startups that show the best traction during the online program are later invited at to join our offline program in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
offline program
Once you have been selected to join the offline program you will fly to and live in Switzerland for free. The offline program will take place from the end of January to the end of May. We will provide you with individual support to find partners as well as launch pilot projects with potential customers. Individual coaching and mentoring sessions will serve the development of your personal skills as well as the improvement of your product's market fit.
START Summit 2022
After having shown traction throughout the program and after extensive networking with our partners, this last stage will be your stepping stone in establishing your startup as a serious market player. At the START Summit - Europe's leading conference for technology and entrepreneurship - you will be able to connect with various investors and have the opportunity to pitch in front of a large audience.
The program
Content
Tailored workshops on relevant
subjects
Inspiring input-sessions by
successful founders
Business courses at the University
of St. Gallen
Network
Exchange with our network of
experienced professionals
Access to START Global's
international start-up network
Connect to students from one of europes leading business schools
BE WHERE INNOVATION HAPPENS
START Global
Mentoring
Personal Mentor for each Fellow
Individual Coaching Sessions
Continuous support in specific
questions
WHY PARTICIPATE?
LECTURES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST.GALLEN
A COMMUNITY OF FELLOW ENTREPRENEURS
TAILORED WORKSHOPS
Regular exchange with successful entrepreneurs and experts
ALL EXPENSES COVERED
Office Space provided

Hasler Iglesias
Founder AguaSegura
Hasler wants to reduce the incidence of diseases transmitted by drinking water in vulnerable communities in Venezuela. With AguaSegura he implemented a community model to install, operate and maintain water purification units in community centers.

Paula Sandoval
Machado
Co-Founder InventCol
Together with her team Paula is working on a sustainable and simple device to effectively and safely treat dry eye disease.

Eva Franco Burgos
Founder Spiro
Eva uses seemingly simple tools to address complex problems. With Spiro she proposes a band that will make the oxygenation of neonatal patients safer and more comfortable.

Santiago Luengas
Co-Founder Invest Inc
Together with his Co-Founder Santiago works on streamlining the process of fundraising for other startups.