Y Combinator — Silicon Valley, USA
Y Combinator
Fall 2026
Batch
The world's most prestigious accelerator — Paystack, Stripe & Airbnb started here. Nigerian startups fully eligible.
Standard Deal
$500,000
$125K standard terms + $375K MFN note · Free to apply
Deadline
July 27, 2026
Eligible
Any Nigerian startup
Sector
All sectors
Requirements
—Early-stage startup, any sector — Nigerian founders are fully eligible to apply
—Programme runs Oct–Dec 2026 in San Francisco (relocation required during programme)
—No fee to apply — free application at ycombinator.com/apply