Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship 2026

The Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship is a four-month, hands-on program designed to expand access to venture capital careers. Fellows gain formal venture finance and AI training, receive hands-on experience with a VC firm, and participate in live learning sessions with industry leaders. The program culminates in Blend:Demos, a live in-person demo day presenting a real-world project at the intersection of AI and investing.

Formal venture finance training, formal AI training, live learning sessions with top VCs and tech leaders, hands-on experience with a VC firm, $1,000 participation stipend, coworking space access, post-program career support and alumni network.

Open to applicants based in the United States. Applicants should have at least two years of work experience, be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and have startup founder connections.

Submit a written application and complete a short recorded video interview; after the deadline, selected applicants will be invited to a virtual interview before final decisions.