March 2026 Batch: Applications Now Open

Applications Are Open

We are excited to announce that applications for the SCombinator March 2026 batch are now open. This batch will accept up to 20 startups, with our standard portfolio balance of 80% student startups near market and 20% cutting-edge researcher spin-offs.

What We Look For

For Student Startups (80% of batch): We seek university student founders building in AI/ML/DL with a clear path to market. You should have a defined problem, early customer validation, and a team with complementary skills in business and engineering. Prior startup experience is not required — intellectual curiosity and execution speed are what matter.

For Researcher Spin-offs (20% of batch): We look for researchers whose work has clear commercial applications. Your research should be at a stage where simulation-based validation can accelerate your path to market. We particularly value work in physical AI, computational biology, advanced materials, and autonomous systems.

What You Get

Every team accepted into SCombinator receives access to the SC Stack — our physics-based AI simulation platform powered by Google AI supercomputers, DeepMind API, and NVIDIA Cosmos. You also get intensive mentorship, investor introductions, and a community of fellow student founders and researchers who understand the unique challenges of building from academia.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through our Typeform application. The process takes approximately 30 minutes and covers your team, technology, market opportunity, and why SCombinator is the right accelerator for your venture. We review applications on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

Interview Period: March 1–10, 2026

Batch Start: March 15, 2026

Demo Day: June 15, 2026