Camelback Fellowship 2026: $50,000 Fellowship for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Tackling Inequity

Camelback Ventures has officially opened applications for the Camelback Fellowship 2026, a highly selective 16-week fellowship designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs committed to addressing systemic inequities.

The fellowship provides $50,000 in non-dilutive capital, expert coaching, and access to a powerful community of values-aligned founders working to create lasting social impact.

What the Camelback Fellowship Offers

The Camelback Fellowship is built to help founders strengthen, refine, and scale their ventures while staying grounded in equity-driven leadership.

Selected Fellows receive:

• $50,000 in flexible, non-dilutive capital

• A 16-week structured fellowship experience

• One-on-one coaching with experienced operators and investors

• Peer learning with a cohort of mission-driven founders

• Long-term access to the Camelback Fellows network

• Strategic support aligned with the founder’s values and lived experience

Why the Camelback Fellowship Matters

The Camelback Fellowship stands out for its trust-based capital, deep coaching, and commitment to supporting founders who are often under-resourced by traditional funding systems. Fellows join a growing movement of entrepreneurs leading with purpose, equity, and long-term impact.

Who the Fellowship Is For

The Camelback Fellowship is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs who are:

• Actively building ventures that tackle inequity and systemic barriers

• Leading organizations or startups with a strong social impact mission

• Seeking capital, clarity, and community to grow sustainably

• Aligned with Camelback’s focus on equity-centered leadership

Founders are encouraged to assess alignment before applying.

Alignment Quiz (Strongly Recommended)

To help applicants determine fit, Camelback encourages all prospective candidates to complete its Alignment Quiz before applying.

Take the Alignment Quiz:
https://camelbackventures.org/alignment-quiz

This tool helps founders understand Camelback’s values, expectations, and the type of support offered through the fellowship.

Application Process

Applications for the Camelback Fellowship are submitted online.

Apply here:
https://camelbackventures.org/apply

Application Timeline

• Applications open: Now

• Application deadline: 2 March 2026

• Fellowship duration: 16 weeks (dates communicated to selected Fellows)

Late applications will not be considered.

For more details and inquiries, visit here

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