Blackbox // accelerating possibilities

We are a Silicon Valley accelerator focused on helping non-US startups that strive to bring their products to the global market.

Blackbox Connect July 30th - August 11th 2012 // Silicon Valley

Intense educational program for 12 exceptional startup founders from all around the globe

Sponsors & Partners

  • WilmerHale
  • LUXr.co
  • Presidio Graduate School
  • ScaleIT | Denmark

Who can apply?

We help outstanding entrepreneurs from all around the globe bring their startups to the next, global level. We are looking for startups with proven traction in their home markets.


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Consider applying if:

  • You have founded a startup outside of the US
  • You have proven traction in your home market
  • You seek to establish US-based business operations or launch globally
  • You are in the process of, or seriously thinking about, raising funds for your startup
  • You want to learn how to do business the Silicon Valley way
  • You are ready to change your mindset
  • You are a doer, not a conjurer

Why participate?

While you are here, you experience the "secret sauce" of Silicon Valley: its people. For two weeks you will live in Blackbox Mansion and experience an intense agenda of meetings and workshops with inspiring serial entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.

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You will learn:

  • How Silicon Valley entrepreneurs launched and built successful companies
  • How to interface with the investment community and raise funds from Silicon Valley VCs
  • How to establish US based operation for your startup
  • How to make your pitch & executive summary meet the Silicon Valley standards
  • How to develop great products with lean UX

Read what Blackbox Connect Participants say:

Insight into the Valley

Blackbox gives a great insight into what Silicon Valley is all about. They connect you to the people that you usually read about, which allows you to feel closer to achieving your own goals.

Martins Kalnins | Mykoob.com, Latvia

Networking with the best people

I had a great time with great people for 2 weeks at the heart of Silicon Valley. Through precious experience and networking with the best people for a startup entrepreneur, I can understand where I am and know what to do for the future of my business.

Jinseok Chae | Fungrep.com, South Korea

Helped me think really big

Blackbox is a great experience! For two weeks I've been in the heart of Silicon Valley's ecosystem, meeting and learning from lots of entrepreneurs and investors. It blew my mind and helped me think really big. Don't miss it if you're an entrepreneur who wants to change the world.

Agustin Badano | Empreware.com, Argentina

It changed my mindset

These two weeks at the Blackbox Mansion was a unique and exceptional experience. It’s really changed my mindset. I arrived with a French company and I left with a company that has the ability to become a world leader. The advice and feedback from great mentors, the discussion with all the 12 international founders, practical workshops on our product and positioning and the Silicon Valley spirit, all these things really show you that there is a formula you can follow to build a successful global company.

Ismaël Nzouetom | I-Dispo.com, France

Life changing experience

Silicon Valley? Demystified! This is the best explanation of Blackbox Connect program. Two weeks packed with fun, learning new things, meeting new people, exploring yourself. And it will change your life, too!

Roman Sidorenko | TheUntitled, Russia

Clear picture

In the past two weeks the picture of how to build a business got much clearer than during my last two years. There are many talented people gathered from all over the world in Silicon Valley, and you get to meet with them, listen to what they say and apply to your own business. People in the Valley gather experience which sums up in thousands of years of entrepreneurship and they are open to sharing it.

Girts Laudaks | Mykoob.com, Latvia