Base opens applications for fourth accelerator cohort with $100,000 investment offers

Base has opened applications for the fourth cohort of Base Batches, its official accelerator program, offering selected early stage teams a $100,000 investment from the Base Ecosystem Fund.

Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are open through September 9. The eight week virtual program is designed to help teams building on Base launch products, prepare for fundraising, and grow their businesses.

Selected teams will receive a $100,000 investment offer from the Base Ecosystem Fund, subject to diligence review, alongside a dedicated advisor, weekly support, and access to subject matter experts.

The program is targeting early stage companies ranging from teams with no product but strong founder market fit to startups that have already launched a minimum viable product. Applicants should not have completed a formal seed round.

Projects can support multiple blockchains, but Base must be their default network. The accelerator is particularly focused on products related to trading, payments, AI agents, and financing.

The program will conclude with a Demo Day in New York in November, where participating founders will present their companies to a selected group of venture capital investors.

Base said applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and encouraged teams to apply before the final week.