Facebook Accelerator: Commerce

Welcome to
Facebook Accelerator: Commerce

At Facebook, our focus has long been to bring people together and build community. We are committed to the startup ecosystem and believe that by connecting, training, and growing entrepreneurs through our programs, Facebook can empower people to solve relevant, meaningful problems.

In this critical time, Facebook is doubling down on commerce and accelerating its work to enable every business to sell online and help people gain inspiration, discover and buy the products they love. Our commerce vision is one unified shopping experience across all Facebook apps. We can’t achieve this alone, so we are looking for startups to build technology with us.

Facebook Accelerator: Commerce is a 12-week non-equity program supporting innovative commerce startups who renew shopping experiences for buyers and sellers.

Commerce solutions we are looking for:

Technology that makes it quick and easy for companies to upload and manage inventory online

Solutions that
enrich product catalog functionality and intelligence

Shopping experiences that help buyers in their consideration phase to make more informed purchasing decisions

New and interesting solutions that
drive innovation and enhanced
shopping experiences

Commerce startups we are looking for:

Headquartered in Europe, Middle East or Africa

B2B or B2B2C startups with Seed to Series A maturity

Evidence of significant progress in business growth and revenue

Product that is focused on driving value for customers

Groundbreaking technology or research

Diverse and focused leadership team that is hungry to learn from and collaborate with Facebook

Applications are open

RSVPs Closed

Program benefits

Mentorship

You will have a dedicated Facebook mentor who will provide guidance on product development and business growth.

Training and workshops

You will benefit form a comprehensive content program covering product innovation and business growth in the commerce space.

Facebook products and technologies

You will have a family of products and technologies at your disposal geared to help your business grow.

Valuable network

You will have an opportunity to connect with talented founders of innovative commerce startups in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and deepen connections with Facebook experts representing various fields of expertise.

Why Facebook?

It is our priority to keep building our business by supporting the millions of businesses that rely on our services to grow. By supporting talented startups, we make more impact toward our own mission, deepen our understanding of the challenges that startups are working to solve, and grow our network of future partners.

We offer you equity-free support in return for helping us achieve these goals.

Our greatest strength is our people. We offer startups access to some of the most brilliant and experienced technical and business experts at Facebook. Our mentors include previous CEOs, successful startup founders, and technology experts with over 20 years of experience.

Facebook experts who have acted as speakers and mentors at our previous programs:

Shruti Dube
Operations and Strategy Planning Manager

Ali Parr
Director, Platform Partnerships

Alison Cies
Strategic Partner Manager

Tom Richards
Product Manager

Feedback from past program participants

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Quote Blocks kicks off on May 18th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Join us for a day of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

R. Harrison

CEO, CompanyName

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Quote Blocks kicks off on May 18th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Join us for a day of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

R. Harrison

CEO, CompanyName

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Quote Blocks kicks off on May 18th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Join us for a day of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

R. Harrison

CEO, CompanyName

Key Dates

Applications and interviews

1 August - 10 September

Applications will be evaluated and selected on an ongoing basis. We strongly recommend applying sooner rather than later to secure your place on the program.

Program goal setting

September and October
With the successful applicants

Programme Dates

October - December
Part 1

January - February
Part 2

RSVPs Closed

Key dates

APPLICATIONS CLOSE
20 September 2020, 11:59:59pm BST

Due to high interest, we have extended
the application date to 20 September.

Apply now! Applications are evaluated
and selected on an ongoing basis, so we
strongly recommend applying early.

PROGRAM GOAL SETTING
September - October 2020

with the successful applicants

PROGRAM DATES
October 2020 - February 2021

12-week program of workshops and
mentoring during this time frame.

RSVPs Closed

Key dates

APPLICATIONS OPEN

3 - 31 August 2020, 11:59:59pm BST
Apply now! Applications are evaluated and selected on an ongoing basis, so we strongly recommend applying early.

PROGRAM GOAL SETTING

September - October 2020

with the successful applicants

PROGRAM DATES

October 2020 - February 2021

12-week program of workshops and
mentoring during this time frame.

RSVPs Closed

Welcome to Facebook
Accelerator: Commerce

At Facebook, we are driven by building new experiences that meaningfully improve people's lives today and set the stage for even bigger improvements in the future. We can’t do this alone, so we are looking for startups building technology with us.

Facebook Accelerator: Commerce is a 12-week non-equity program supporting innovative commerce platforms that renew shopping experiences for buyers and sellers.

Terms and conditions

How can I access the training?

Please register to receive the training by clicking 'Register Now'. You will only receive a link to access the content if you have registered for the training. This link is unique and cannot be shared. You will be sent an email containing a link to the training once it becomes available.

I tried to register, but it didn’t go through. Can I still receive the training?

Please click the ‘Contact the Organizer’ button at the bottom of the page.

Who will we be hearing from during the Virtual Q&A?

We will have product experts who can speak to the tools and solutions that will be covered throughout the training. As you go through the training modules, you will have the opportunity to send in any questions for the Q&A.

When will the training be available?

This self-guided online training program will be available starting on May 12 at

12:00pm EST / 9:00am PST. To get the most out of this experience, we encourage you to take the training at your own pace from May 12 – May 26, prior to the Virtual Q&A.

How can I join the Virtual Q&A?

After you have completed the training, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to the video platform where the Q&A will be held.

I didn't finish the training yet, can I still join the Virtual Q&A?

We recommend completing the training before attending the Q&A to get the most out of it!

Topics will include:

• Brilliant Basics for a Successful Campaign Set-Up

• Increase Efficiency & Reduce Waste with Automated Solutions
• Measuring the Metrics Most Critical to Your Business

• Scaling Creative for Mobile
• Messaging: Where Conversation Delivers
• Rev Up Your Auto Business: Facebook Marketplace

Clear your calendar - It's going down! You're invited to take part in the festivities. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

Join us for a new digital learning experience designed for the
automotive regional business.

Clear your calendar - It's going down! You're invited to take part in the festivities. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

RSVPs Closed

Clear your calendar - It's going down! You're invited to take part in the festivities. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

After attending our training, you will be able to attend a live moderated Q&A on May 12. Come ready with your questions!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I access the Virtual Q&A?

All clients who registered for the Automotive Accelerate Digital Roadmap training will automatically be registered for the Virtual Q&A on May 27th. Throughout the training, you will have the opportunity to submit questions for the Q&A. We will be sending all registrants an email with a link to access the Virtual Q&A prior to the session.

Can I still register and access the training?

Of course! It is not too late to access our Automotive Accelerate Digital Roadmap training. Simply click the “Register Now” button and you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the training. We recommend completing the training before the Virtual Q&A to get the most out of it.

What if my question is not addressed during the Virtual Q&A?

The Virtual Q&A will focus on the most frequently asked questions submitted via the training in an effort to maximize our time together. However, your questions are important to us. Your submitted questions will be shared with your respective Facebook team to ensure they can follow-up directly.

Who will we hear from during the Virtual Q&A?

We will have product and creative shop experts who can speak to the tools and solutions that will be covered throughout the training. As you go through the training modules, you will have the opportunity to send in any questions for the Q&A.

If I think of a question during the Q&A, will I still be able to ask?

In an effort to maximize our time together, the Virtual Q&A will focus on the most frequently asked questions submitted via the training. We will not support question submission during the session, however, if additional questions arise, please be sure to reach out to your Facebook team who can further assist you following the Q&A.

Where can I share feedback about my digital training experience?

We’re so glad you asked! You will have the opportunity to share your feedback throughout the training, as well as through a survey that will be emailed out following the Virtual Q&A. We welcome and encourage all feedback as your contributions will help us to improve and evolve future trainings.

I didn't finish the training yet, can I still join the Virtual Q&A?

We recommend completing the training before attending the Q&A to get the most out of it!

I tried to register, but it didn’t go through. Can I still receive the training?

Should you have any trouble during the registration process or while trying to access the training, please click the ‘Contact the Organizer’ button at the bottom of the page. Someone from the Facebook team will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.

Terms & Conditions

Please see the Terms & Conditions for additional eligibility criteria.

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