The 500 Fellowship

San Francisco, US · In person · Generalist · Pre-seed, Seed

Terms checked 6 Oct 2026 against the official page.

The 500 Fellowship is a flagship program in San Francisco offering early-stage founders upfront capital of up to $50K (plus potential follow-on), hands-on mentorship, and access to Silicon Valley investors.

The terms

Investment
$1.05M (checked 6 Oct 2026)
Program length
17 weeks (checked 6 Oct 2026)
Format
In person
Next cohort starts
30 Nov 2026 (checked 6 Oct 2026)
Applications close
16 Oct 2026 (checked 6 Oct 2026)

Official page

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