Eisenhower Fellowships Innovative Entrepreneurs Program 2026

The Eisenhower Fellows Innovative Entrepreneurs Program 2026 sponsors ascendant international entrepreneurs who have demonstrated success in leading for-profit ventures with positive social impact. Fellows will spend nearly six weeks in the United States in October and November 2026, primarily in Austin, Texas, participating in residence, workshops and meetings with peers and leaders in related fields. The program integrates international Fellows with the USA program and includes guided travel within the United States to meet leaders in their fields.

Expenses covered for the fellowship period, with residency in the United States, workshops, meetings with leaders, and travel related to the program.

Eligible candidates must be international entrepreneurs aged 32–45 with citizenship and/or five years of current residence in a country where EF is active, and must be eligible for a J-1 visa and able to obtain workplace leave for the program.

Apply through the official EF application channel; submission window was February 14, 2026, with further steps including interviews and review.