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AcceleratorEntrepreneurs First

The Founders Track, Entrepreneurs First Bangalore Winter 2027

A full time, in person founder track in Bangalore that runs before the venture and leads into The Residency, with the first selection round closing on 5 October 2026.

This round has closed

Applications closed on October 5, 2026.

Next cycle expected around October 2027

Estimated from the last round's timing. We update this page when Entrepreneurs First confirms new dates.

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About this opportunity

Entrepreneurs First is taking applications for The Founders Track in Bangalore, a full time, in person programme for people who want to build a company and are still finding the idea or the shape of it. This is the Winter 2027 cohort, which starts in January 2027 with the program beginning in February 2027.

The track leads into The Residency Bangalore. As stated in the source post, participants get housing support through the residency, take part in a Demo Day, and receive a fast track into The Residency.

There will be three selection rounds for this cohort. Applying by 5 October 2026 puts you in the first round, which is the earliest route to a decision.

You apply through the Entrepreneurs First application hub, and the programme is full time and in person in Bangalore.

What you receive

  • Housing support through the residency, as stated in the source post
  • Fast track into The Residency Bangalore
  • Full time, in person cohort starting January 2027

Who can apply

  • Founders and builders able to join full time and in person in Bangalore
  • Applications go through the Entrepreneurs First application hub

How to apply

  • Open the Bangalore Winter application page on the Entrepreneurs First hub
  • Complete and submit your application
  • Apply by 5 October 2026 to be considered in the first of three selection rounds

Selection process

  • Three selection rounds run for this cohort

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When does the cohort start?

The cohort starts in January 2027, with the program beginning in February 2027.

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