Creators HQ, in collaboration with 500 Global, has opened applications for the second edition of the Creators Ventures accelerator program. The 10-week hybrid program is a key part of the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit and is supported by a fund of up to AED 50 million to help individuals and companies in the content creation industry launch and scale their projects globally.
Program Overview and Mission
Creators Ventures is a 10-week hybrid business-building and acceleration program that empowers creators to become founders of scalable, high-growth companies and supports founders building tools for the creator economy. The program brings together Creators HQ’s creator economy network with 500 Global’s venture-building expertise, culminating in a showcase at the 1 Billion Followers Summit where participants will pitch to a global audience of investors and industry leaders.
What Participants Will Receive
The program is designed to transform influence into sustainable ventures. Participants will receive:
- Access to Funding: The opportunity to pitch for investment from the AED 50 million “Creators Ventures Program” fund.
- Global Exposure: The chance to present on-stage during the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 in Dubai.
- Hands-on Guidance: Support through MVP prototyping, business fundamentals, and building scalable brands.
- Mentorship: Learn from leading founders and operators in the creator economy.
- Founder’s Retreat: A 3-day, 2-night retreat to reset and focus on the path ahead.
Who Should Apply?
The program is looking for two main types of applicants who have the ambition to scale their ventures:
- Content Creators who are launching their own products or services.
- Startups that are building tools for the creator economy (e.g., tech, platforms, services).
Key Dates and How to Apply
Application Deadline: The priority deadline is September 12, 2025, and the final deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.
Program Dates: The 10-week hybrid program runs from October 27, 2025, to January 12, 2026, with four weeks required in-person in Dubai.
How to Apply: Eligible applicants can apply here.
About the Organizers
This initiative is a partnership between Creators HQ, a key player in the creator economy, and 500 Global, a multi-stage venture capital firm with $2.1B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.
Source: Jawlah
