Are you deeply knowledgeable in the field of your proposed project, and capable of independently and safely leading the technical work involved? Can you communicate complex technical concepts to a general audience? If so, apply for the Activate Fellowship.
Donor Name: Activate
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 10/28/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Driving Innovation Across Sectors
Activate supports 16 verticals, aligned with broader mission to meet the urgency of global challenges
- Advanced Robotics & Manufacturing
- Built Environment
- Carbon Management
- Chemistry & Materials
- Climate
- Computing
- Earth Resources
- Electronics &Connectivity
- Energy Generation & Delivery
- Energy Storage & Batteries
- Food & Agriculture
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Life Science
- Space & Aeronautics
- Transportation & Mobility
- Water
Project Eligibility
- Must be based in the physical or biological sciences or related engineering disciplines.
- Must still be in development and not yet ready for full-scale product sales at the time of the application deadline.
- Must not have raised more than $2M in debt or equity funding from non-governmental sources at the time of the application deadline.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years post-baccalaureate scientific research, engineering, or technology development experience.
- Must be leading the commercial development of a hardware-based technology innovation for the first time if awarded the fellowship i.e., not a repeat hard tech founder.
- Must be committed full-time to the proposed project or company if awarded the fellowship.
- Must be legally able to work in the U.S. for the duration of the fellowship.
- Must be able to communicate proficiently in English.
For more information, visit Activate.
