> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.base.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Base Batches

> Apply to Base Batches, an accelerator with investment, mentorship, and a demo day for early-stage teams building on Base.

Base Batches is an accelerator for early-stage teams building the future of finance on Base, run by the [Base Ecosystem Fund](/get-started/base-ecosystem-fund). Each cohort is a short, virtual program that ends with a demo day in front of investors. Learn more on the [program page](https://www.base.org/batches).

## What You Get

* A \$100,000 investment from the Base Ecosystem Fund.
* An 8-week virtual program with a dedicated advisor and weekly support.
* Access to subject-matter experts across the Base ecosystem.
* A demo day in front of a curated group of venture investors.

## Who It's For

Early-stage teams, from pre-product to post-MVP, that have not raised a formal seed round and are committed to Base as their primary network. Base Batches looks for founders building in:

* Trading
* Payments
* Agents
* Financing
* Asset issuance

## Apply

Cohorts run twice a year. Check the [program page](https://www.base.org/batches) for current dates before you apply.

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    Submit your team for the next cohort.
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    Pre-seed and seed investment for teams building on Base.
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