Shipyard Accelerator Program 2026

About

A continuous accelerator program designed to support early-stage tech startups and first-time founders in building and scaling their companies through structured execution, mentorship, and access to early-stage capital. Participants will benefit from a high-density environment that fosters collaboration and rapid feedback, enabling them to validate their ideas and achieve product-market fit efficiently.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  €50K+ initiation tickets available for high-potential teams
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Access to a curated network of top-tier technical founders for guidance and support
• 🏢Office Space
  Daily proximity to other builders for rapid feedback and collaboration
• 🌐Network Access
  Continuous exposure to global investors and early enterprise customers for validation
• 📈Business Support
  Structured execution environment designed to compress years of company-building into months
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Regular accountability meetings to ensure progress and execution

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to early-stage teams with a working product or MVP seeking product-market fit
• First-time founders with strong technical or domain expertise looking to form teams and build from scratch
• All applicants must undergo a structured evaluation process
• Focus on teams demonstrating consistent execution and accountability
• Must be based in or willing to operate within the Baltic startup ecosystem

Participation Commitments

• Must deliver a product or progress every week or exit the program
• Attendance at weekly accountability sessions is mandatory
• Participation in structured evaluation processes throughout the program
• Commitment to collaborate closely with other teams and founders in the accelerator

Target Sector

Technology and startup development

Target Location

Focused on the Baltic startup ecosystem, particularly in Riga, Latvia