The Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship 2024 represents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs worldwide to leverage technology in addressing societal inequities and fostering social and financial inclusion.
Supported by leading organizations including Capital One, Deloitte, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Arnold & Porter, this fellowship seeks ventures that aim to narrow equity gaps in wealth, education, and accessibility.
Venture Focus Areas
The EquityTech Fellowship is particularly interested in solutions within the following sectors, though not limited to:
- FinTech
- Future of Work
- Assistive Tech
- EdTech
Eligibility Criteria
- Geographical Location: Open to for-profit EquityTech ventures from any corner of the globe.
- Venture Stage: Applicants must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with scalability potential.
- Team Composition: Applications may include up to one co-founder, with the applicant serving as CEO or holding primary decision-making authority.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is a prerequisite.
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the program’s commencement.
- Program Engagement: Commitment to participate in all program activities and sessions.
- Impact Orientation: Ventures should align with one or more of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Selection Criteria
- Impact: Evaluation of the solution’s potential to create meaningful societal and environmental change.
- Scalability: Assessment of the venture’s scalability to reach a substantial user base within a 5-10-year timeframe.
- Innovation: Review of the solution’s novelty in addressing identified challenges.
- Talent: Evaluation of the team’s qualifications and suitability for addressing identified challenges.
Program Benefits
Accepted fellows will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- $10,000 USD Stipend: Equity-free funding to cover travel expenses for the eight-week residency in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
- Residency: Access to Halcyon’s facilities for an intensive eight-week program.
- Training: Tailored sessions on investment readiness, product-market fit, and leadership.
- Legal and Consulting Support: Pro bono legal and consulting services from Deloitte, alongside leadership coaching.
- Technology Credits: $10,000 USD in Amazon Cloud credits.
- Networking: Integration into a community of over 500 impact-driven entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
To seize this opportunity for impactful change and entrepreneurial growth, interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline by clicking HERE.
Join the Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship and become part of a global movement towards social and financial inclusion through technology-driven innovation.