From Idea to Investment – Accelerating Georgia’s Boldest Founders

Turn your vision into a thriving business. Whether you’re validating your first idea, building a MVP, or ready to launch your product in the market and scale your business, Startupbootcamp Georgia gives you the funding, mentorship, and a global network to grow.

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We Offer 3 Programs to Support Your Startup Journey

Founder-Market Fit Program

2 months | ~40 founders
Validate your idea, discover customer needs, and create your first pitch deck. Culminates in an Idea Showcase with Georgia’s startup ecosystem.

Workshops & Masterclasses – practical skills for immediate use

Mentor Office Hours – guidance from leading experts

24/7 Peer Community – connect and learn with fellow founders

Showcases & Demo Day – visibility with investors, corporates, and media

Perks - up to USD 500,000 in free services like AWS credits, fast track to international expansion programs and access to a global network of founders.

Calendar

14th December 2025
Application deadline
December 7, 2025
Program starting date

Startups are assessed on readiness and fit with the program.

December 15, 16, 17, 2025
Selection Days

20 startups pitch in front of our ecosystem audience - investors, mentors, corporate leaders, partners and the SBC Investment Committee.

December 18, 2025
Selection Announcement
15th-22nd December2025
Selection of Applicants

It’s time! Startups begin their 3-month program to accelerate and scale their business.

12th January 2026
Program starting date

Connect with expert mentors from diverse backgrounds, gain valuable insights, expand your network, and start collaborating to elevate the startup's potential.

6th March 2026
Founder Showcase / Demo Days

Startups are assessed on readiness and fit with the program.

MVP Program

4 months | ~20 startups | GEL 50,000 grant
Build, brand, and test your Minimum Viable Product with hands-on mentoring. Ends with a Solution Showcase featuring product demos and stands.

Workshops & Masterclasses – practical skills for immediate use

Mentor Office Hours – guidance from leading experts

24/7 Peer Community – connect and learn with fellow founders

Showcases & Demo Day – visibility with investors, corporates, and media

Perks - up to USD 500,000 in free services like AWS credits, fast track to international expansion programs and access to a global network of founders.

Calendar

31st January 2026
Application deadline
December 7, 2025
Program starting date

Startups are assessed on readiness and fit with the program.

December 15, 16, 17, 2025
Selection Days

20 startups pitch in front of our ecosystem audience - investors, mentors, corporate leaders, partners and the SBC Investment Committee.

December 18, 2025
Selection Announcement
6th-10th February 2026
Selection of Applicants

It’s time! Startups begin their 3-month program to accelerate and scale their business.

9th March 2026
Program starting date

Connect with expert mentors from diverse backgrounds, gain valuable insights, expand your network, and start collaborating to elevate the startup's potential.

26th June 2026
Founder Showcase / Demo Days

Startups are assessed on readiness and fit with the program.

Market Entry Program

6 months | ~10 startups | GEL 150,000 grant
Launch your startup, acquire customers, and prepare to raise investment. Culminates in a high-profile Demo Day with investors and corporates.

Workshops & Masterclasses – practical skills for immediate use

Mentor Office Hours – guidance from leading experts

24/7 Peer Community – connect and learn with fellow founders

Showcases & Demo Day – visibility with investors, corporates, and media

Perks - up to USD 500,000 in free services like AWS credits, fast track to international expansion programs and access to a global network of founders.

Calendar

17th May 2026
Application deadline
December 7, 2025
Program starting date

Startups are assessed on readiness and fit with the program.

December 15, 16, 17, 2025
Selection Days

20 startups pitch in front of our ecosystem audience - investors, mentors, corporate leaders, partners and the SBC Investment Committee.

December 18, 2025
Selection Announcement
25th May - 5th June2026
Selection of Applicants

It’s time! Startups begin their 3-month program to accelerate and scale their business.

29th June 2026
Program starting date

Connect with expert mentors from diverse backgrounds, gain valuable insights, expand your network, and start collaborating to elevate the startup's potential.

18th December 2026
Founder Showcase / Demo Days

Startups are assessed on readiness and fit with the program.

Built for Founders Like You

Start at any stage

Join the program that matches your current needs — idea stage, MVP stage or market entry stage - or progress seamlessly through all three.

Practical support, not theory

Hands-on workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and tailored office hours.

Global network, local roots

Join our community of 1,800 alumni startups and access Startupbootcamp’s worldwide network of mentors, corporates, and investors — while staying anchored in Georgia’s fast-growing ecosystem.

Non-dilutive funding

Receive GEL 50,000-150,000 in grants as you build, launch, and grow.

*available for the startups on the MVP and Market Entry program

Who Should Apply?

Students, researchers, and professionals with entrepreneurial ambition

Founders with early traction or MVPs looking for the next step

Startups ready to launch, gain customers, and scale internationally

Meet the Team

Carsten Kolbek

Client Lead

Katie Lewis

Managing Director

Sarah Grippay

Program Manager

Clarelisa Camilleri

International Mentor Manager

Carsten Kolbek

Client Lead

Katie Lewis

Managing Director

Sarah Grippay

Program Manager

Clarelisa Camilleri

International Mentor Manager

Guided by World-Class Mentors

Our mentors are seasoned industry experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders who bring their knowledge and connections to help you succeed. They come from a diverse range of globally recognized companies, sharing real-world insights to fuel your growth.

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Startups

Startup Success: AI & Web3

With over 1,700 startups accelerated to date, our impact speaks for itself. The latest AI & Web3 program, running from September to December 2024, showcased incredible innovation and growth.

Startupbootcamp was more than an accelerator—it was a crucible that forged Pixpel into what it is today. The program challenged every assumption, refined our pitch, and transformed our business model. It opened doors we didn’t know existed, connecting us with industry giants and priceless opportunities. Most importantly, it taught us to dream bigger and showed us that Pixpel.io could be a game-changer in blockchain gaming.

Juan Humberto Vivas Lovera, Pixpel
Startupbootcamp gave us the clarity to scale and transform Franki AI. The mentorship and connections helped us focus on solving real-world problems with innovative solutions. This program was transformative, leaving us confident and prepared to make a lasting impact.

Juan Chaustre, Franki AI

Ready to Build the Future from Georgia?

Apply now to join Startupbootcamp Georgia and take your startup from idea to investment.

We welcome applications from across Georgia and beyond.