Y Combinator Summer 2026 Batch

About

A 3-month accelerator program offering startups the opportunity to secure a $500,000 investment, receive mentorship, and present at a Demo Day to top investors. This program is open to founders from any stage and sector, including those who are pre-launch or pre-revenue, and encourages solo founders to apply.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Investment
  $500,000 investment per startup
• 🏢Program Duration
  3 months in San Francisco (July – September)
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Demo Day in front of the world’s top investors

Eligibility Criteria

• Any stage
• Any sector
• Any country
• Pre-launch and pre-revenue accepted
• Solo founders are welcomed

Participation Commitments

• Must participate for the full 3-month program duration
• In-person participation required in San Francisco
• Full-time commitment expected during the program

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All sectors