Activate Fellowship 2027

The Activate Fellowship 2027 is a funded program for scientists, engineers, and technology professionals aiming to move hard-tech innovations from research and development toward commercialization. It provides substantial financial and professional support, entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and community programming to help technical founders lead and grow hardware-based ventures. Fellows work on projects with potential for real-world impact and participate in a structured program designed to develop leadership and commercialization capabilities.

$100,000 annual living stipend; $100,000 in R&D support; $12,000 for travel and professional development; health insurance stipend; relocation allowance; participation in entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and community programming.

The program targets scientists, engineers, and technology leaders developing hardware-based technologies who are transitioning from technical expertise to company leadership and commercialization.

Submit an application through the Activate website at activate.org/apply.