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Y Combinator
Startup School
A self-paced course for people curious about starting a company or turning a side project into one.
- Who it helps
- For early-stage founders and people exploring entrepreneurship. Check account requirements with the provider.
- Where
- Worldwide online resources
- Format
- Online
- Cost
- Free
- Time
- Around seven weeks at one to two hours a week, according to the provider.
- Commitments
- A learning course, not admission to the YC accelerator or an offer of funding.
- Language
- English-language source; other language support not verified.
- Accessibility
- Self-paced online learning. Specific accessibility arrangements not verified.
Your next step
- Review the curriculum.
- Create an account on the official site if it fits your needs.
- Choose a lesson and apply it to one small experiment.
You will leave this site. The provider's current terms apply.
Evidence and current status
Source checked: 13 October 2026. This page describes a support route, not a verified open application round.
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