Future Founders Fellowship
A programme by Surge
An eight-week, full-time, in-person fellowship in Bangalore for students at six named campuses, placed inside a Peak XV startup.
At a glance
| Best for | Students in their second to fourth year at six named campuses. |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Format | In person |
| Run with | IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus) |
About Future Founders Fellowship
The Future Founders Fellowship is an eight-week, full-time, in-person summer fellowship in Bangalore for students at six named campuses. The site lists applications closing in August 2026, so this intake is closed.
What you get
- A monthly stipend
- Eight weeks embedded in one of Peak XV's startups
Who can apply
- Students in their second to fourth year at IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur or BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus), with a bias toward second and third years
- Available full-time in Bangalore for eight weeks, June to August 2027
How selection works: A small group of fellows will be selected from the six campuses to form the first cohort.
How to apply: The fellowship has its own page on the Surge site.