Beta Pre-Acceleration Program Cohort 13

Beta Pre-Acceleration Program Cohort 13 is an 8-week experience for early-stage founders. The program gives founders access to Silicon Valley investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, advisors, industry leaders, and innovative peers. Participants learn how to build and iterate an MVP, validate markets, design business models, prepare fundraising strategy, and improve their pitch. Cohort 13 applications are open until July 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT, with the program officially kicking off on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Key Benefits

• Direct access to Silicon Valley’s leading investors
• Access to seasoned entrepreneurs and innovative peers
• Network of 80+ advisors and industry leaders
• Guidance on MVP development, business models, market validation, and product-market fit
• Fundraising strategy and pitch preparation
• Curated opportunities to connect with partner investors

Eligibility

• Early-stage founders
• Founders applying for Cohort 13
• Program-specific eligibility not specified

Program Structure

• Week 1-2: Research the audience, validate the problem, and define a product-market fit hypothesis
• Week 3-4: Test the revenue model, build and launch the MVP, and create a go-to-market strategy
• Week 5-6: Refine the pitch, craft a pitch deck, and plan the growth roadmap with legal and strategic foundations
• Week 7-8: Identify and connect with investors, prepare fundraising strategy, and perfect the pitch for demo day

Dates & Duration

• Program duration: 8 weeks
• Program start date: August 3, 2026
• Application deadline: July 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and spots may fill before the deadline