Activate Fellowship 2026

Activate Fellowship 2026 is a two-year fellowship program for early-stage science entrepreneurs. It provides funding, technical resources, and support from a network of scientists, engineers, investors, and partners to help bring research to market. The program emphasizes individuals who are leading the commercial development of hardware-based technology and are able to commit full-time to their project.

Research funding, access to laboratory space, technical resources, and a network of scientists, engineers, investors, and partners to support commercialization.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years post-baccalaureate experience in scientific research, engineering, or technology development, lead the commercial development of a hardware-based technology for the first time, be committed full-time to the project, be legally able to work in the U.S. for the duration, and communicate proficiently in English.

Submit an application via the Activate application portal.