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"Activate Fellowship" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Activate Fellowship is sponsored by Activate (supported by NSF, DOE, and others). This two-year fellowship transforms scientists and engineers into founders, empowering them to reinvent the world by bringing their research to market. It provides funding, technical resources, unparalleled support, and mentorship from a network of scientists, engineers, investors, and commercial partners.
The program is designed for early-stage science entrepreneurs with hardware-based technology innovations.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals with a bachelor's degree + 4 years post-bachelor's scientific research, engineering, or technology development experience. Applicants must be leading the commercial development of a hardware-based technology innovation for the first time, still in development at the time of the deadline, and not have raised more than $2M in debt or equity funding from non-governmental sources. Applicants must be able to diligently commit 2 years full-time and be legally able to work in the United States and speak English. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows more than $300,000 over two years, including a $100,000+ annual stipend, R&D funding, and flexible capital. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Activate Fellowship is funded by Activate (supported by NSF, DOE, and others). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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