Application Deadline: 31 May, 2024
LOCATION: USA
This fellowship empowers entrepreneurs across the United States and the globe leveraging technology to increase social and financial inclusion and close equity gaps in wealth, education, and accessibility.The EquityTech Fellowship is run with support from Capital One, Deloitte, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Arnold & Porter.
ELIGIBILITY:
They’re looking for (for-profit) EquityTech ventures based anywhere in the world.
Stage: Must have a Minimum Viable Product that has the potential to scale
Team:May apply with up to one co-founder
Applicant must be the CEO and/or hold primary decision-making power
Must be fluent in English
Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program
Program Engagement: Must be able to participate in all activities and programming sessions
Impact: Must be developing a product and venture which contributes towards one or more of the UN’s 17 SDGs
In addition to eligibility, Halcyon scores each application based on four criteria: Impact, Scalability, Innovation, and Talent.
BENEFIT:
Each program includes specific benefits to fellows. Fellows accepted into this program will receive the following:
A $10,000 USD per venture equity-free stipend to use toward travel expenses to attend the residencies
Eight week residency at Halcyon’s facilities in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Bespoke training on:
Investment readiness
Product-Market Fit
Leadership
Pro bono legal support
Pro bono consulting services from Deloitte
Leadership coaching from certified coach
$10,000 USD in Amazon Cloud credits
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