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§ Accelerator
accelerator for ambitious solo founders building & scaling startups, with mentorship, peer support, and business growth.
The Solo Founders Program 2026 is a three-month, in-person startup accelerator administered by the Solo Founders organization. The initiative selects ten participants per cohort, requiring a 2.5 percent equity stake in exchange for a $100,000 most favored nation SAFE note to cover personal and business expenses. Scheduled to begin its next session on May 22, 2026, the residency provides a full-floor office, optional private bedrooms, weekly community dinners, and over $800,000 in operational perks. Previous participants have successfully secured government contracts, acquired Fortune 500 enterprise clients, and accumulated over 35,000 stars on GitHub, reflecting broader market trends tracked by Carta showing a 53 percent increase in single-founder startups since 2019. This specialized accelerator serves ambitious single founders seeking dedicated peer support, direct sales mentorship, and strategic fundraising guidance to scale their operations while retaining maximum equity.
The Solo Founders Program is a 12-week accelerator designed exclusively for solo founders - no co-founder required. Based in San Francisco, the 2026 cohort accepts just 6 companies, making it one of the most selective and intimate programs available. The application deadline is April 30, 2026.
Each founder receives $100,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE for 2.5% equity - with no pro rata rights, no side letters, and no unique investor rights. The terms are founder-friendly by design.
The program provides weekly mentorship, peer accountability, and operational support tailored to the unique challenges solo founders face - from decision fatigue to hiring your first employee. You get direct access to experienced founders and investors who understand what it takes to build alone. The small cohort size means every founder gets personalized attention rather than generic programming.
You must be a solo founder - no co-founders, no founding teams. The program is sector-agnostic and accepts pre-seed to seed stage companies. The ideal applicant is a builder who has chosen to go solo deliberately, not someone who is still looking for a co-founder. You should have a clear product vision and the ability to execute independently.
The program exists because solo founders are systematically underserved by the accelerator ecosystem. Most programs are designed for teams of 2-3, and many investors explicitly prefer co-founding teams. Solo Founders Program rejects that bias and provides the infrastructure, community, and capital that solo builders need to succeed on their own terms.
Solo Founders Program 2026: accelerator for ambitious solo founders building & scaling startups, with mentorship, peer support, and business growth.
Solo Founders Program 2026 is offered by Solo Founders.
Solo Founders Program 2026 currently lists $100K on uncapped MFN SAFE for 2.5% equity. No pro rata, no side letters, no unique investor rights. Designed exclusively for solo founders. as its value.
Solo founders only; pre-seed to seed stage; any sector; SF-based cohort with small group of 6 companies
Solo Founders Program 2026 is listed for San Francisco, CA.