Zo Accelerator

Accelerate your Lifestyle

What is Zo Accelerator?

The Zo Accelerator is a global, always-on launchpad for founders, builders, artists, and hackers—plugged directly into every Zo House node (SF, BLR, DXB, Whitefield, and more). Build at your own pace, from any city. Or, jump into one of our high-intensity themed cohorts for extra focus and support.


How to Join Zo Accelerator

Option 1: Join Anytime (Rolling Access)

  • Apply via Typeform and get started as soon as you’re vouched by 5 Zo Founder Members or core crew.

  • Use the IRL network:

    • Workspace, events, mentorship, and all amenities at your chosen Zo House.

    • Free access to hackathons, mixers, and every item on the Zo events calendar.

  • No need to wait for a cohort—build when you’re ready.

Option 2: Apply for a Specific Cohort

  • Occasionally, Zo Accelerator runs focused cohorts—themed sprints, protocol-specific residencies, or industry deep-dives.

  • Cohorts have their own application windows.

    • Apply for a spot when they’re announced.

    • If selected (by curation or vouch), join the intensive track for the cohort’s duration.

  • Benefit from extra programming, tailored mentors, exclusive partnerships, and a built-in crew.

Option 3: Buy Founder Membership (Instant Access)

  • Become a Zo Founder Member: Get Membership

  • Unlock all accelerator and house perks worldwide—immediate access, no vouching, no application.

  • Zero equity, lifetime benefits, skip the line.


How It Works: Your Schedule, Your Rules

  • Join any time, from any node.

  • Participate in weekly office hours, monthly hackathons, Demo Days, cultural events, and more.

  • Switch cities, join multiple events, collaborate across the network—your journey is up to you.

  • If you join a cohort, follow the set program; otherwise, mix and match events as you wish.


Three Models for Every Builder

  • Full Incubation (1.11% equity): All-in IRL/online support, events, workspace, global network.

  • Succession-Based: Join, build, use resources—only pay a success fee if/when you succeed.

  • Founder Member: Always get top-tier perks (all access, zero equity, lifetime).


City-Specific Privileges

See what you unlock in each city:

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