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11th Edition · Acceleration Program
Cuatrecasas Acelera.
5 months of legal and strategic acceleration
Cuatrecasas Acelera the first European startup accelerator promoted by a law firm.
Its objective is to promote projects through a 5-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.
DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES
Which startups can apply?
Startups with legal challenges arising from…
TECHNOLOGY
REGULATED SECTORS
BUSINESS MODEL
from the following areas
Fintech
Innovative financial solutions
Emerging Technologies
AI, blockchain, data, and more
Healthtech
Technology applied to healthcare
Defense & Aerospace
Tecnologías del espacio y satélites
Energy
Sustainable and smart energy
CHECK IF YOU’RE A FIT
Does your startup match the profile we’re looking for?
Startups Early y Growth
Projects in early or growth stage.
Solid work team
Committed and complementary talent.
Have at least one functional mvp
You already have a tested, working MVP.
Innovative solution and market oriented
Proposals with real potential for impact.
What you’ll gain
Benefits of joining the program
Legal Advice
Accelerate and validate your legal strategy.
Equity Free
Equity free program.
Clients & ecosystem
Get to know the Cuatrecasas ecosystem and multiply your chances of attracting new customers.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Boost your startup with legal backing — without giving up your vision.
Calendar
The 5 phases of the 11th edition
01
MAY 18 – JUNE 26, 2026
Apply
Apply to the program through the form available on our website. On June 1, 2, and 16, we’ll host legal events for startups in Lisbon, Madrid, and Barcelona respectively.
02
JUNE AND JULY 2026
Evaluation
Once applications close, the evaluation committee — partners, professionals, and collaborators — reviews all applications and notifies the startups that make the Short List.
03
SEPTEMBER 7–9, 2026
Selection Days
Short List startups pitch to the selection committee. After reviewing the presentations, six startups are selected to join the program.
04
October 2026
Let’s get started!
On October 5, a Bootcamp kicks off the program. Startups meet their legal and business mentors, take part in specialized training, and run investment simulations.
05
FEBRUARY 2027
Demo Day
After months of intensive work, startups take part in a closing event attended by investors, customers, and ecosystem players. It’s not a goodbye, but the beginning of a long-term relationship with Cuatrecasas.
