Watson Institute's signature 16-week fully-funded entrepreneurial and leadership development program for impact-driven entrepreneurs with demonstrated traction, offering intensive training, mentorship, and global networks.
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What is the Flagship Fellowship?
The Flagship Fellowship is Watson Institute’s signature fully-funded 16-week program designed for impact-driven entrepreneurs. It offers intensive training, mentorship, connections to capital, and a global peer community to help scale ventures that transform communities worldwide.
Who is eligible to apply for the fellowship?
We are looking for founders, entrepreneurs, or community-driven innovators leading ventures with demonstrated traction. Your business or organization should have been operating for 1-5 years with fewer than 10 employees, engaged customers, measurable results, and some prior funding (grants, investments, donations, or revenue). Applicants must be 18 years or older and committed to the full program duration.
Is the program fully virtual, and what is the time commitment?
Yes, the program is fully virtual, including the mandatory Immersive week and weekly workshops. Fellows are expected to commit 8–10 hours per week, which includes virtual workshops held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM MT, along with community building, optional mentorship, and preparation for the Virtual Summit.
What kind of financial support does the fellowship offer?
The Flagship Fellowship is fully-funded, meaning the program costs are covered for selected Fellows. While it does not provide direct cash grants to ventures, it offers strategic connections to capital, investor access, and robust fundraising support through pitch training and a virtual summit, helping entrepreneurs attract external funding.
What is the application deadline and process?
The priority application deadline is July 12, 2026, for early consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. The process involves submitting an online application, followed by an application review by the Admissions Committee, a 20-minute Zoom interview for shortlisted candidates, and finally, selection and enrollment confirmation. Final decisions are announced by July 9, 2026.
Can I apply if my venture has already received funding?
Yes, the fellowship welcomes applicants whose ventures have already secured some funding through grants, investments, donations, or revenue. The program is designed to support ventures ready to grow to the next level, regardless of prior funding status.
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The Flagship Fellowship is Watson Institute’s signature entrepreneurial and leadership development program, built upon a curriculum that has successfully supported hundreds of entrepreneurs worldwide.
This highly selective and fully-funded 16-week program convenes a diverse cohort of impact entrepreneurs for intensive training, dedicated mentorship, strategic connections to capital, and the invaluable support of a global peer community. The program kicks off with a virtual Immersive experience, where Fellows from varied backgrounds and sectors converge to collaborate on tackling some of the world's most urgent challenges. Participants engage in hands-on workshops covering essential business acumen, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial skills, all led by seasoned practitioners and successful entrepreneurs. Beyond the core curriculum, the fellowship provides access to practical financial tools and resources, alongside specialized workshops within the 'Impact Series' designed to help ventures scale, expand networks, and deepen leadership capabilities. A key component is comprehensive pitch training, culminating in a virtual Summit where Fellows present their ventures' progress and impact to an engaged audience of community partners, mentors, potential investors, and global peers. The Flagship Fellowship aims to elevate impact-driven entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary tools, network, and guidance to scale their ventures and create transformative change in communities worldwide.
पात्रता
This fellowship is for impact-driven founders, entrepreneurs, or community innovators leading ventures with demonstrated traction, operating for 1-5 years with fewer than 10 employees.
Applicants should have engaged customers and measurable results, with some prior funding (grants, investments, donations, or revenue).
A strong commitment to the full 16-week virtual program, including mandatory workshops, is required.
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The Flagship Fellowship is a fully-funded 16-week program, ensuring no financial barrier to participation for selected impact entrepreneurs.
Beyond covering program costs, Fellows gain access to Watson Institute's renowned signature curriculum, designed to hone business acumen and leadership skills.
