SPC Fellowship Fall 2026

Description

The South Park Commons Founder Fellowship is a unique, community-driven startup program that supports founders as they go from early uncertainty to confident, venture-ready company builders. Unlike traditional accelerators, SPC focuses on the “-1 to 0” stage — helping founders refine or even discover the right idea before full execution, backed by personalized mentorship, structured programming, and deep peer support. Accepted fellows receive substantial funding, immediate access to SPC’s global community and resources, and long-term support through bootcamp and residency phases in hubs like San Francisco or New York City.

Eligibility

Open to founders worldwide, regardless of current product stage -Applicable to solo founders or founding teams; if you apply solo, SPC prefers individuals with prototyping/build skills and can support you in finding co-founders. -Ideal for builders at the pre-seed/pre-idea stage who want deep community support and funding to explore, validate, and iterate toward a venture-scale opportunity. Opportunity Desk -SPC values ambition and long-term commitment over specific industry focus — founders from any market or technical domain are welcome.

Location

San Francisco, New York, USA

Amount

400K USD

Deadline

6 September 2026

Decision Support

High signal

Boutique pre-seed fellowship offering up to $1M funding, deep partner mentorship and long-term support to help founders go from -1 (pre-idea) to 0 (product/traction).

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