Deadline Date: July 03, 2026
The Stellar x CV Labs Accelerator is inviting early-stage startups building the future of finance to join its 12-week accelerator program focused on DeFi, payments, and real-world assets (RWA) across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The program focuses on DeFi, payments, real-world assets (RWA), technical execution, go-to-market support, investor readiness, blockchain innovation, cross-border finance, tokenization, smart contracts, fundraising, ecosystem growth, business development, legal support, and startup scaling on the Stellar network.
The accelerator is designed for startups that are either already building on Stellar or planning to integrate Stellar technology into their products. The initiative combines remote-first learning with in-person engagement, including a live Demo Day during the Stellar Meridian Conference scheduled for October 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. A key in-person component will also take place in Cape Town, South Africa.
The 12-week program provides founders with direct access to experienced operators, investors, mentors, and industry experts from the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. Participating startups will receive guidance on refining product vision, roadmap development, mentor feedback integration, and goal setting during the initial phase of the accelerator.
The second and third phases focus on product building and fundraising support. Startups will gain assistance in technical implementation, tokenomics, marketing, business development, legal strategy, and investor preparation. The program also includes pitch refinement, fundraising strategy alignment, and exposure to venture capital firms and angel investors.
The final phase concludes with a Demo Day at Stellar’s Meridian Conference, where founders will showcase their projects to investors, ecosystem partners, and blockchain industry leaders. Organizers also emphasize continued support for startups after the completion of the accelerator program.
Selected startups may receive up to $150,000 in XLM as initial development funding from the Stellar Development Foundation. Participants may also gain access to additional ecosystem perks, strategic introductions, investor exposure, and future grant opportunities through the Stellar ecosystem.
The accelerator specifically seeks startups based in or serving Africa, the Middle East, and Europe that are building practical blockchain solutions with strong market relevance. Organizers are particularly interested in teams with competitive advantages, strong founding backgrounds, or evidence of product-market fit.
Eligible participants include teams and organizations composed of individuals aged 18 or older who comply with applicable sanctions and cryptocurrency regulations. Projects that promote illegal activities, gambling, harmful content, malware, or purely speculative token and NFT use cases without real-world utility are not eligible for participation.
For more information, visit CV Labs.
