# SPC Founder Fellowship — Fall 2026

> SPC Founder Fellowship — Fall 2026 (South Park Commons) — Fellowship assessed P0 Apply now for this portfolio. Part of the SaaS Maker funding directory.

Canonical: https://sassmaker.com/funding/spc-founder-fellowship-fall-2026

## Assessment & status

- Recommendation: Apply now
- Priority: P0 Apply now
- Fit for Current Stage: Excellent now
- Preference Alignment: Strong
- My Status: Preparing
- External Status: Next cohort or waitlist
- Next Review: 2026-08-03

## Funding & terms

- Investment Terms: $400K for 7% via SAFE wired on acceptance; $600K guaranteed in next external round; up to $1M credits
- Company Funding: $400K upfront; $600K committed to the next external round
- Cash / Benefit Type: Upfront investment
- Credits or Perks: Up to roughly $1M in startup credits and partner benefits
- Estimated Credit Value USD: 1000000
- Funding Timing: On acceptance
- Funding Before Full-time: Yes

## Eligibility

- Stage Accepted: Pre-idea, Idea, Prototype, MVP
- Traction Requirement: None
- Sector or Thesis: General, AI, Devtools
- Region: India, United States
- Location: Bangalore / San Francisco / New York
- Format: Hybrid
- Solo Eligibility: Yes
- Company Required: No
- Cofounder Support: Available
- Relocation Required: Temporary relocation

## Commitment & support

- Can Keep Job: No
- Full-time Expected: After acceptance
- Weekly Load: Full-time
- Duration: About 10 weeks; late September to late November 2026
- Commitment Details: Late-Sep to late-Nov bootcamp; frequent partner sessions and office participation
- Mentorship Depth: High-touch
- Structure or Accountability: High
- Personal Support: None
- Customer or GTM Support: Some

## Application

- Deadline: 2026-08-02
- Application Timing Notes: Deadline Aug 2 at 11:59pm PT / Aug 3 at 12:29pm IST
- Application Requirements: Founder background, exploration/company thesis, exceptional evidence, location/stage selection, and interviews
- Application Effort: High
- Primary Value: Funding, Brand, Mentorship, Structure, Network, Community, Workspace, Fundraising
- Brand Value: Exceptional
- Next Action: Submit first. Present one coherent AI software verification/operations thesis and select India/Bangalore.

## Notes & provenance

- Why or Decisive Note: Best immediate combination of exceptional brand, Bangalore access, ambitious peers, mentorship, and funding. Apply to the funded Fellowship; Membership Residency is tracked separately.
- Outcome Notes: Priority application. Complete before the India deadline on 3 Aug 2026 at 12:29 PM IST.
- Original Inventory: South Park Commons
- Legacy Commitment Signal: Fits paid full-time
- Newly Discovered: No
- Evidence Quality: Official current
- Website Status: Active
- Last Verified: 2026-09-26

## Appears in decision views

- 00 — All Opportunities
- 01 — Current Shortlist
- 02 — Brand & Prestige
- 05 — Full-time After Funding
- 07 — Solo & Super Early
- 08 — India & APAC
- 10 — Application Tracker
- 14 — Deadline Calendar
- 15 — Priority Board

Imported 2026-09-26 from the Funding & Accelerators workspace (rebuilt 2026-08-02). Assessments are this portfolio's judgment, not the program's claims; verify against the official source before relying on them.

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