FellowshipAIN Ventures
Bridging military talent with venture capital opportunities.
- Location
- United States
Defense tech VC fellowships
6 VC fellowships focused on defense tech. None is taking applications right now. Most do not pay a stipend.
6 programs2 fully remote6 hosts
Every program on this list
6 programs
Fellowship
FellowshipMoonshots Capital
Bridging military needs with venture-backed innovation.
- Location
- unknown
Fellowship- Location
- Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA
FellowshipDefense Ventures Program
InactiveShift
Bridging military and venture ecosystems for defense innovation.
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
FellowshipMarque Ventures
Connecting private capital with government innovation needs in defense technology.
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
FellowshipInsight Partners
An immersion program for military and DoD civilians to gain insights into the innovation economy.
- Location
- Washington DC area, United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
At a glance
How they run
Based on the 6 of 6 programs that say.
- Hybrid2
- In person2
- Remote2
Where they run
Based on the 6 of 6 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
- The US6
What it looks like
A VC fellowship gives you a seat inside the investing process for a season. Fellows typically source and evaluate companies, join partner meetings, and learn from a cohort.
Who it is for: students, early-career professionals, and operators exploring a move into venture.
What you get: mentorship, a cohort, exposure to real deals, and a line on your resume that funds recognize. Some fellowships pay a stipend, some share carry, and some are unpaid.
How people get in: most run an annual application window. Strong applicants show evidence that they already notice companies early and can write clearly about why.
The programs here name defense tech as a focus. Some cover other sectors too.
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Questions people ask
Which defense tech VC fellowships are open now?
None of the 6 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
Do defense tech VC fellowships pay?
0 of the 6 pay a stipend and 3 are unpaid. The other 3 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join defense tech VC fellowships remotely?
2 of the 6 run fully remotely, 2 mix remote and in-person time, and 2 run in person.
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