Activate Fellowship US Cohort 2027

A fellowship program for hard-tech innovators run by Activate. It provides support for scientists and engineers transitioning to entrepreneurship.

Who can apply

• Must have a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in scientific research, engineering, or technology development.
• Leading the commercial development of a hardware-based technology innovation for the first time.
• Committed full-time to the proposed project or company if awarded the fellowship.
• Legally able to work in the U.S. during the fellowship.
• Communicate proficiently in English.
• Project must be based in physical or biological sciences or related engineering disciplines.
• Project not ready for full-scale product sales at the deadline.
• Project must not have raised over $2M in non-governmental funding.

What you get

• $100K living stipend per year.
• $100K in R&D support.
• $12K in travel and professional development funds per year.
• Health insurance stipend.
• Relocation allowance.
• Community-based programming, workshops, networking opportunities.
• Education tailored for scientist-turned-founders.
• Regular mentorship and advisory meetings.
• Personal development with retreats and reunions.

Timeline

• Applications close on October 30 at 12 p.m. PT.

How to apply

• Complete the application interest form to receive the link to start your application.