GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $250K via SAFE (equity up to 11%); follow-on CVC investment available
Multiple rounds annually; Batch 16 was open as of May 2026. Check elev-x.com for the current application window.
FUNDING TYPE
Accelerator
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
The program starts with 30 startups in Phase 1 and narrows the cohort at each subsequent phase over 12 months.
Batch 16 was accepting applications as of May 2026. The funnel structure means most founders who enter Phase 1 will not reach the full investment — only those who demonstrate progress and potential at each stage advance.
WHAT IT TAKES
Apply for Batch 16 at elev-x.com — 1-3 hours
Complete Phase 1: 4-week online Business Model Design sprint (30 teams) — 4 weeks
Advance through phased cohort reviews to reach full 12-month program and SAFE investment — Up to 12 months total
WORTH KNOWING
Investment is structured as a SAFE with equity up to 11%, and follow-on investment through NEC's CVC is available as an option — meaning the relationship with NEC can extend beyond the accelerator if you perform well.
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