It’s that time of the year people. We have open applications for our two startup programs, Lisbon Challenge and Beta-start. Think you got what it takes? Then, hit the apply button and let’s get you started.

Wondering where does your startup fit? Check out all the info below on both programs and find out.

Should I apply to Lisbon Challenge?

“Lisbon Challenge can be the European Y Combinator” Michael Seibel, Partner at Y Combinator

Lisbon Challenge is our 3 month startup accelerator for promising tech startups in prototype or product phase. Considered to be the most international accelerator in Europe and the 4th most active, Lisbon Challenge has supported over 150 startups. The program brings startups from all over the world to Lisbon to define their product-market-fit and boost their growth.

We have more than 200 mentors, including Paul Ford, VP of Product and Marketing at SendGrid, Brant Cooper, author of “The Lean Entrepreneur”, Michael Seibel, partner at Y Combinator, Carlos Espinal, partner at Seedcamp, Martin Mignot, early stage investor at Index Ventures, and Stephan Morais, Executive Director at Caixa Capital.

Our alumni include companies such as: Uniplaces, who in 2015 raised one of Europe’s biggest Series A (24 million), Orankl who later joined Y Combinator, Popcorn Metrics who later joined Seedcamp and Line Health who has been considered one of the most interesting startups in digital health and has just moved to Boston.

During the program you’ll have the support and network needed to get your startup growing from Lisbon to the world. Once you graduate you’ll be part of our alumni network which means you’ll get access to roadshows to meet investors and potential partners, support on fundraising, exposure and much more.

Apply here for the Spring’16 edition by January 24th.

Should I apply to Beta-start?

Even when you think you have it all figured out - your idea is so good you will sell thousands and you will get rich or die trying — you need to stop and get some facts and insights from some other people than your friends and family.

Beta-start is Beta-i’s pre-accelerator for early stage startups. Going for its 12th run, a one month full time program focusing on all the basics you need to kick-off your business: lean methodologies, soft skills, communication and marketing, pitch pitch pitch and insights and advice from the right people.

The program will have 4 weekly themes: problem, solution, viability and go-to-market and we believe that experiencing this whole cycle will give you the tools to iterate on and improve your business idea. Let us question everything you think you already know and help you get the facts you need to make good decisions.

For this 12th edition we’re looking for passionate and inventive entrepreneurs, with enough ‘cojones’ to face the challenges, those who dare to create and break away from the ordinary. Have you got what it takes?

Apply here by January 24th.

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out.

For Lisbon Challenge contact Bashara Hinnawi, Lisbon Challenge Program Director, at [email protected]

For Beta-start contact Marta Baptista, Beta-start Program Director, at [email protected]