Activate Fellowship
Status not published
Annual cohort. The 2026 cohort of 50 fellows has already been welcomed; applications for the next cohort typically open mid-year.
More than US$300,000 over two years covering an annual living stipend, R&D costs and common living expenses. Taken for zero equity.
Activate (Activate Global)
private · national
Deadline: annual_call — Annual cohort. The 2026 cohort of 50 fellows has already been welcomed; applications for the next cohort typically open mid-year.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: deeptech, climate, energy, manufacturing
- Stage: idea, pre_seed
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Scientists and engineers commercialising hard tech research. Life science and healthcare eligibility is restricted, so check the Activate FAQ. Activate Anywhere lets fellows stay in place; other tracks require presence in the host city.
Source. https://www.activate.org/fellowship — checked 2026-08-14
""More than $300K over two years"; funding provided "for zero equity""