48h left to apply to the Founders Program: our last-minute tips
This article was first published in September 2018. It has been updated for applications to Batch 5 - closing on April 1st, 2019.
This is it: the Founders Program is closing applications soon for the July 19' batch! You only have 48h left to submit your applications on our website.
We know you are busy founders, therefore we have picked our very last-minute tips for you.
Make sure you are (really) the right fit
The Founders Program is an early-stage startup program welcoming startups from all around the world and providing exclusive resources and a model based on collaboration.
We receive a lot of applications that don’t match our criteria, which is a waste of time both for you and our team. We know a ton of companies are attracted to STATION F and will want to apply event if they don’t fit, but be honest with yourself: is your startup a match with the Founders Program?
If you are not sure, read our blogpost about choosing the perfect startup program for you:
And if you are specifically hesitating between the Founders and Fighters programs, here’s another one for you:
Take 1 hour to read the essentials
Our philosophy is to be fully transparent about how the Founders Program works and how our selection process will go for you. Only 6% of applicants get in the Founders Program, and the content we post on this very blog is very useful for them, don’t miss out!
- First, remember “Why apply to the Founders Program”
- Make sure you agree to our 5 Pillars
- Discover how our Selection Board select our members
- Read our best tips & tricks to apply
Dream a little bit
Hey, it’s OK to dream a little. To boost your enthusiasm, read the success stories of how Founders Program startups benefited from our help and services!
This might be you soon :)
Dates to keep in mind.
If you want to apply, the online application is open NOW through April 1st. Startups that make the first cut will be notified by April 24th to complete the video interview. And selected startups will be notified by June 5th to join the program in July 2019.
Ready? Then what are you waiting? Apply now!
