Acceleration Program

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Cuatrecasas Acelera the first European startup accelerator promoted by a law firm. Its objective is to promote projects through a 4-month program in which it provides legal advice from all areas of law/legal practices that startups require, with the goal of working on legal strategies that facilitate the growth of startups..

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WHICH STARTUPS CAN APPLY?

Startups with legal challenges arising from …

TECHNOLOGY

REGULATED SECTORES

BUSINESS MODEL

and from the following areas 

Crypto asset solutions, financial distribution and payments. Projects with Blockchain.

Digital therapies, health apps, medical devices, diagnostics. Projects with IA, 3D Print or Robotics.

IA, Nanotechnology, Cloud Computing and Space Technology. Sectors such as Media or Gaming.

Projects of Green Hydrogen, Vehicle-to-Grid or CO2 Capture.

B2B, Health or Auto. Projects with IA, Big Data or IoT. Sandbox support.

Discover how we have helped startups in these sectors on the Innovando con Startups podcast series 

Early & Growth stages
Have at least one functional MVP
Solid work team
Innovative solution and market oriented

Benefits of joining the program

Accelerate and validate your legal strategy.

Equity free program.

Get to know the Cuatrecasas ecosystem and multiply your chances of attracting new customers.

TIMELINE

1. APPLICATION

May 13 to June 23, 2024

You can apply to the program using the form available on our website.

May 29 and June 4 | We are holding Jornadas legales para Startups in Barcelona and Madrid, respectively

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2. EVALUATION

June 24 to July 21, 2024

After the application deadline, the evaluation committee made up of partners and support staff will review all the applications and then inform the startups that have been shortlisted (20-25 startups).

3. SELECTION WEEK

September 2024

The shortlisted startups will make their pitch to the Cuatrecasas ACELERA selection committee. After evaluating the presentations, the committee will select (September, 16) the six startups for the accelerator program.

4. LET’S START

September 2024

A bootcamp will kick off the Acceleration program in September. The startups will meet their legal mentor, receive legal and business training, and run investment simulations.

5. DEMO DAY!

February 2025

After several months of intense work and progress, the startups from the Acceleration Program will participate in a closing event with investors, clients and players from the startup ecosystem. 

mentors supporting you

Mentors that are part of the Cuatrecasas ecosystem Accelerates

CONTACT WITH US

redinnprende@acelera.cuatrecasas.com

954 97 96 53