Who is eligible for The Bridge (Entrepreneur First)?

Pre-idea OK · Focus: Pre-idea to early · Location: San Francisco residency · Region: Non-US founders → SF

What do I need to apply?

Early Stage Startup, Pre-idea OK, Pre-idea to early

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The Bridge (Entrepreneur First)

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Funding / Offer

Up to $250K first check

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Duration

SF residency cohort

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Equity

Varies

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Funding

Up to $250K first check

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Selectivity

Competitive

infoAbout this program

The Bridge Fall program for non-US founders: SF residency, pre-idea to early stage, first check up to ~$250K, backed by Entrepreneur First.

inventory_2What's Included

5 items

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Investment

Up to $250K first check

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Equity

Varies

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Duration

SF residency cohort

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Program

The Bridge (Entrepreneur First)

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Type

Accelerator

checklistEligibility

4 items

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check_circleLocation: San Francisco residency

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4 steps

1
Review The Bridge (Entrepreneur First) eligibility (Pre-idea OK; focus: Pre-idea to early).
2
Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.
3
Submit via https://www.joinef.com.
4
Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.