About this opportunity
VentureLab has opened applications for its 27 January to 2 April 2027 founder cohort. The apply page marks the programme "Fully virtual Free" for the cohort running 27 January to 2 April 2027, and prints the closing time: "Applications close 1 December 2026, 11:59pm GMT+8".
The programme is pitched as an application to "join a curated global cohort", with "mentorship, research-backed frameworks, and peer support included", delivered entirely online with no fee. The founder fit is stated as global: "Any early-stage founder, anywhere in the world - preferably with an MVP or product.
" The page adds what the selectors weigh beyond the product: "We also look for: clarity of vision and motivation, a commitment to engage fully with the program, and we prioritize curating a globally diverse cohort across geographies, sectors, and backgrounds", so early-stage Nigerian founders are inside the stated pool and geography diversity is an explicit selection factor.
What you receive
- A fully virtual, free founder programme running from 27 January to 2 April 2027
- Mentorship, research-backed frameworks and peer support included in a curated global cohort
- Cohort curation that prioritises diversity across geographies, sectors and backgrounds
Who can apply
- Any early-stage founder, anywhere in the world, preferably with an MVP or product
- Clarity of vision and motivation, and a commitment to engage fully with the program
How to apply
- Apply through the VentureLab founder application page
- Show your early-stage product or MVP and your motivation for the programme
- Submit before 11:59pm GMT+8 on 1 December 2026
Selection process
- Applications are curated into a globally diverse cohort across geographies, sectors and backgrounds
Sources and verification
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