GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$500,000 per company; quarterly batches (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)
Fall 2026 deadline: July 27 at 8pm PT. Late applications accepted but no guaranteed response time.
FUNDING TYPE
Accelerator
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
YC historically accepts around 1–2% of applicants per batch, making it one of the most competitive accelerators in the world.
Acceptance rate is not stated on this page, but the program is well-known for extreme selectivity. If your application is promising, you'll be invited to interview; decisions are typically given the same day as the interview.
WHAT IT TAKES
Submit online application before July 27 at 8pm PT — A few hours to a few days to prepare
Receive decision by August 28 if applied on time — Wait ~1 month
Interview by video conference (if invited) in August–September — Same-day decision after interview
Join batch in San Francisco, October–December 2026 — 3 months in-person
WORTH KNOWING
YC invests as soon as a company is accepted—you don't have to wait for the batch to start to receive funding. You can also apply now for future batches (Winter, Spring, Summer) via Early Decision.
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