Introducing the EquityTech Fellowship 2024

Are you an entrepreneur passionate about leveraging technology to promote social and financial inclusion? The EquityTech Fellowship might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

About the Fellowship:

The EquityTech Fellowship supports entrepreneurs from the United States and around the world who are dedicated to closing equity gaps in wealth, education, and accessibility using technology. With support from Capital One, Deloitte, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Arnold & Porter, this fellowship aims to empower ventures in sectors such as FinTech, Future of Work, Assistive Tech, and EdTech.

Program Structure:

• Up to eight ventures will be selected for the fellowship.
• Ventures will undergo training in Halcyon’s methodology on product-market fit, leadership, and investment readiness.
• The program includes a virtual kickoff meeting and an eight-week in-person residency in Washington, DC.

Timeline:

• Application closes on May 31, 2024.
• Finalists will be invited to a virtual pitch with the Selection Committee in July 2024.
• Selected fellows will be notified in July 2024.
• The virtual program kickoff is tentatively scheduled for September 6, 2024.
• In-person residency in Washington, DC will take place from September 23 to November 15, 2024.

Benefits:

Fellows accepted into the program will receive:

• A $10,000 USD equity-free stipend per venture for travel expenses.
• Eight-week residency at Halcyon’s facilities in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
• Training on investment readiness, product-market fit, and leadership.
• Pro bono legal support and consulting services from Deloitte.
• Leadership coaching and $10,000 USD in Amazon Cloud credits.
• Access to a community of over 500+ impact-driven entrepreneurs.

Eligibility:

• For-profit EquityTech ventures based anywhere in the world.
• Must have a Minimum Viable Product with scalability potential.
• Applicant must be fluent in English, at least 21 years old, and able to participate fully in all program activities.
• Venture must contribute towards one or more of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be scored based on Impact, Scalability, Innovation, and Talent.

Don’t miss this chance to make a difference with your innovative tech solution! Apply now before the deadline on May 31, 2024.

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