About this opportunity
Most accelerator programmes assume you have a co-founder. The ODF Solo Founder Program assumes the opposite, and it is built for the founders shipping alone.
The Fall 2026 cohort is open for applications now. The programme centres on a week-long, equity-free experience in San Francisco worth $800k+ in perks, pairing solo builders with mentors who challenge their ideas and open doors.
Beyond the week itself, participants join a lifelong community of founders building startups without a co-founder, a network of people who understand exactly that kind of solitude. If you are a solo founder, the programme asks only that you look before applications close.
No closing date is stated for the Fall 2026 cohort, so early review is wise. Details and the application are listed on The Startup Opportunity.
What you receive
- Week-long equity-free experience in San Francisco
- $800k+ in perks
- Mentors who challenge ideas and open doors
- Lifelong community of solo founders
How to apply
- Open the Solo Founder Program Fall 2026 listing on The Startup Opportunity
- Review the cohort details
- Apply before applications close
Sources and verification
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