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The Winter 2025 application deadline is in less than a week! Apply at ycombinator.com/apply.

Y Combinator
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  • The application deadline for the Y Combinator (YC) Winter 2025 batch is Tuesday, November 12th.
  • YC has transitioned to running four batches per year, citing a rare 20-year cycle of "incredible technological change."
  • The program explicitly prioritizes highly technical teams operating at the forefront of technology.
  • Eligible applicants must have a co-founder and an initial idea; YC asserts it is "never too early" to apply.
  • YC founders note that their own applications were made on a "whim," yet it fundamentally altered their life trajectories.
  • The organization urges applicants to apply regardless of hesitation, stating there is "nothing to lose" and the process could alter the future course of a venture.