The Stellar Development Foundation announced the Stellar x CV Labs Accelerator, a 12-week program supporting 10 early-stage startups building payments, tokenized assets, and DeFi applications across EMEA. Participants receive up to $150,000 in XLM funding, technical support, and access to institutional investors.
The Stellar Development Foundation launched the Stellar x CV Labs Accelerator to support early-stage startups in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The 12-week program will select 10 teams building payments infrastructure, tokenized real-world assets, and DeFi applications, offering up to $150,000 in XLM development funding per team, hands-on technical support, tokenomics guidance, and go-to-market development. Participants gain exposure to investors and institutions active in the Stellar ecosystem. The program runs remotely with an on-site component in Cape Town and concludes with a Demo Day at Stellar Meridian in Lisbon in October 2026. The accelerator reflects a broader shift in blockchain networks toward investing in regions with strong real-world demand for digital payments and cross-border financial services.
