Which startups can apply?
Startups with legal challenges arising from…
from the following areas
and that fit the following profile
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 10th edition
1. APPLY
May 19 to June 29, 2025
You can apply to the program using the form available on our website.
June 2, June 3 and June 12 | We are holding Jornadas legales para Startups in Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona respectively
2. EVALUATION
June and July, 2025
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 2025
The shortlisted startups will make their pitch to the Cuatrecasas ACELERA selection committee. After evaluating the presentations, the committee will select the six startups for the accelerator program.
4. LET’S START!
October 2025
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 2026
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.
