Event

Activate Fellowship Info Session

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
5:00 p.m.
1105 Kim Building (PEPCO Room)
Engineering Career Services
301 405 3863
CareerEngr@umd.edu
https://www.activate.org/apply

The Activate Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Scientists and Engineers

Activate empowers scientists to reinvent the world by bringing their research to market. The two-year Activate Fellowship is the most immersive, supportive, and comprehensive program for early-stage hard tech science entrepreneurs to access the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time they need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journeys. Activate does not charge any fees or equity to participate.

Activate Fellows receive: 

• $100K/year stipend plus travel allowance, health insurance, relocation.
• $100K in R&D funds for no equity.
• Access to at least $75K in additional flexible capital.
• An unparalleled network of scientists, engineers, investors, corporate partners, and entrepreneurs.
• A vibrant fellow and alumni community.
• Learn more here.

Activate’s Cohort 2025 applications are open and will close on October 23!  Apply now.

This information session will provide an overview of the opportunity and help you begin your path as a science and engeering entrepreneur.