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Thursday Gathering #251 NAVIGATING THE NEW FRONTIER
How to Get into a Tier-1 Accelerator: Inside 500 Global Eurasia
Feb 26, 2026, 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM GMT+1
at Garage, Chmielna 73

What does it actually take to get into a top global accelerator?

In this session, Oksana Vodonos, Associate at 500 Global Eurasia, will share how the program works, what kinds of startups fit the thesis, and how early-stage founders can position themselves for a tier-1 accelerator and potential investment. We’ll cover: the structure of the 500 Global Eurasia program, typical stage, traction, and team profiles we look for, the investment component and what founders should expect, and common mistakes in accelerator applications. The session will end with an open Q&A for founders.

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Oksana Vodonos
Associate
500 Global