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Dare2Scale 2026 Application

Accelerate your growth through Dare2Scale, a 4-month accelerator connecting late-stage startups with Endeavor’s global expertise. Get direct access to successful founders and regional resources along with personal mentorship in an industry-agnostic, non-dilutive environment designed for pure scale.
The program’s eighth edition will run from September to December 2026.
Key Programming:
• 6-8 in-person group sessions, open to founders from the participating companies
• 1:1 personalized mentorship sessions with Endeavor's mentor network of successful founders, executives, and industry leaders (virtual or in-person, not all listed on site)
• 1:1 personalized mentorship sessions with senior PwC consultants (virtual or in-person)
• 1:1 introductions to leading regional investors, industry experts, and serial entrepreneurs
Networking events bringing together attendees from Endeavor's community
Aligned with Endeavor’s mission to foster a stronger regional ecosystem, Dare2Scale programming spans multiple markets, open to all cohort founders.
For the fifth year, we’re reserving one spot for a mission-driven NGO to join our cohort and help drive societal impact, free of cost.
Must Knows:
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to a 60-minute online interview
• The final 2026 cohort will be announced before the end of the summer.
If you have any questions, please email us at dare2scale@endeavor.org
Your application is strictly confidential, protected by Endeavor's global Network of Trust.
More about Endeavor:
Endeavor is a non-profit organization and the world’s leading network for high-impact entrepreneurs, supporting 100+ unicorns and 3,000+ founders across 47+ markets in scaling their companies through access to mentorship, capital, and a trusted global community over the last 28+ years.
Over the last decadeEndeavor Bulgaria and SEE has supported 210+ founders in their scaling journeys. Dare2Scale is one of its signature programs, supporting late-stage startups in Bulgaria and, recently, the Western Balkans, with over 80 revenue-generating companies and 4 NGOs as alumni over the years.
We look forward to opening the doors to our network & sharing our resources with you as part of our 2026 edition!
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