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VTEX's Startups Accelerator: Third Party Apps
Accelerate your startup or career with VTEX innovation programs
Be part of the digital commerce revolution. Submit your Startup until April 11th and count on VTEX's support to develop your ideas and career.
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Acceleration Program for Startups
The VTEX Accelerator Program targets startups up to 60 months old, which have already developed a first version or at least an MVP of their solution. The main focus will be on testing and boosting the growth of the solution.
Accelerator calendar
Registrations are open until April 11. On April 26, we’ll announce the finalists. The four-month program starts on June 7th and goes until October 7th.
Funding
Exposure
Mentoring
Human Capital Acceleration
Co-Working Space
Collaborative Commerce Ecosystem
Who are we looking for?
Our mission is to develop a global digital commerce ecosystem. And we are looking for startups and challenge-oriented professionals who are bold enough to take risks, question the status quo, and test new possibilities. Diversity and authenticity are also very important aspects, as we believe that everyone should have the freedom to be who they really are.
Companies must be up to 60 months old and have at least one defined business model or MVP. Professionals must have strong analytical skills, knowledge of technology, and a passion for digital commerce and global commerce.
The first edition was a success. Now it’s time for you to take part.
- 194 applicatins sent
- 19 contries represented
- Over 500 ecommerce enthusiasts watching live
These are the companies that accelerated their transformation with VTEX Accelerator.
Frequently asked questions
How our program works.
Important dates and deadlines for applications
Applications Closing date: April 11
Finalists Selection: April 26 – 18 startups or VTEX Partner Solutions (Party Apps) will be selected for the final round. The finalists will be notified by email.
Administrative Call with the finalists: April 27 and 28 – the selected companies will receive tips and guidelines for the final round.
Final round: Between May 12 and 19.
Selected Startups: May 20th – startups or VTEX Partner Solutions will be selected for the program. The selected companies will be notified by email.
Programs start date: June 7th.
Programs end date: October 7th (4 months).
Some important dates about your exposure at global events: Travel and present your Startup at VTEX DAY. Travel and present your Startup in at least 3 Ecommerce Days: Dates vary.
Travel and present your Startup in at least 10 VTEX events: Webinars, VTEX Training Day, Immersion, among many others. Depending on the Covid-19 situation, your attendance to different events could be online or in person.
About the selection Process
VTEX industry experts and leaders will evaluate the candidates of the programs. We focus on 3 main factors at the moment of evaluating startups: Innovation, Team and Fast-Scaling Potential. The Accelerator program will be developed 100% in English.
How should I prepare myself for the finalists selection?
If you are one of the candidates selected for the final round, you will have a Video Call with our administrative team. They will help you to prepare yourself for the final round. The kind of questions you will be asked during the final round will be:
- Who makes up your team? …
- What is the market opportunity? …
- What is your idea/product and what does it do? …
- How will you attract attention so that your customers buy the product? …
- Timing for the go-live of the solution or in which stage it is at the moment? …
- How do you plan to make money? …
- How much money do you need to generate an accelerated growth?
How does the Covid-19 situation affect the program?
VTEX pledges for the safety of the candidates. The programs will take place remotely for the mentorships. For the events, it will be determined depending on the future situation.
How much time does the program consume once I’m selected?
You should dedicate between 2-3 hours per week for the project. During that time, different VTEX Leaders will guide and help you to grow your business. Once the program starts, you will have one mentor.
Each weekly mentorship call will last 30-45 minutes. If you need more help with specific topics, your mentors will destinate more time to your project or, in some cases, ask other experienced VTEX employees to support you.
Do I have to take part in every organized “event” or is the help-taking voluntarily?
Once your project is selected, you need at least a 95% of attendee participation in the different activities of the programs.
What does VTEX expect from the candidates?
Our mission is to develop the digital commerce ecosystem around the world, building solutions for the community along with our partners. What we expect from the participants of the program is the same level of commitment to the commerce landscape. We want to partner with companies and people that are bold and challenge-driven, whose passion is to power the commerce transformation, just like us.
What happens after the program ends?
By enrolling in the program, you will be officially part of the VTEX ecosystem. This will bring you many growth opportunities, working closely with each VTEX local team.
Is the program suitable for all kinds of businesses/ industries?
The Accelerator program is designed and focused on Digital Commerce Startups. To be a right fit with the program, your idea/MVP/solution needs to be able to be integrated with VTEX. This will also give you immediate access to your solution to more than 2,500 ecommerce stores around the world.
Why take part in the VTEX Accelerator program?
Being part of the VTEX Startups Accelerator Program is a great opportunity for your company to be part of the fastest-growing market in the world. Leverage from the growth possibilities offered by digital commerce and accelerate your startup’s results.
How to develop a Third Party App?
Check out our full documentation and the step-by-step to submit your app.
Terms and Conditions of the program
You can check the program’s complete Terms and Conditions through this link.
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