Communitya16z Build
OpenAndreessen Horowitz
a16z's dinner series and community for founders and operators figuring out their next company, collaborator or chapter.
- Location
- San Francisco and New York, United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
VC programs for engineers and builders
119 VC programs built for engineers and builders. 3 are taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.
119 programs3 open now34 fully remote35 pay a stipend112 hosts
Every program on this list
119 programs
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FellowshipLongevity Biotech Fellowship
Join a community dedicated to advancing longevity biotechnology.
- Location
- North Carolina
- Terms
- Participant Funded
FellowshipCatalyst XL
Launch your career in entrepreneurship and venture capital with hands-on experience.
- Location
- null
- Terms
- Participant Funded
Founder ProgramFocal
An intensive residency for technical founders building AI-driven startups.
- Location
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Terms
- Other
Scout ProgramContrary Capital
Identifying exceptional talent before the world recognizes their potential.
- Location
- United States
GrantAndreessen Horowitz
Non-dilutive grants from a16z for developers building critical open source AI projects.
- Location
- Global
- Terms
- Grant
FellowshipAndreessen Horowitz
An eight-week cohort for growth engineers, AI-native GTM leaders and agent builders inventing the next distribution playbook.
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
FellowshipAndreessen Horowitz
An eight-week cohort of AI-native design leaders who have absorbed engineering into their craft and are building systems, not just screens.
- Location
- San Francisco and New York, United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
FellowshipAndreessen Horowitz
An eight-week cohort for FDE and applied AI leaders deploying frontier systems inside real-world enterprises.
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
EirLongevity India, with FSID IISc and Rainmatter by Zerodha
The Longevity India Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program is a full-time initiative designed to foster deep tech and deep science solutions in th…
- Location
- Bangalore, India (Indian Institute of Science)
FellowshipE14 Fund
Gain practical VC experience while supporting MIT-affiliated deep-tech founders.
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Terms
- Stipend
Acceleratordlab
Accelerating decentralized technology solutions for early-stage blockchain startups.
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Terms
- Investment Capital
At a glance
How they pay
Based on the 93 of 119 programs that say.
- Stipend35
- Unpaid23
- Mixed compensation11
- Equity8
- Investment capital5
How they run
Based on the 113 of 119 programs that say.
- In person42
- Hybrid37
- Remote34
Where they run
Based on the 97 of 119 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
- The US45
- Global37
- Asia8
- North America8
- Canada4
What it looks like
VC programs are structured ways into venture: fellowships, scout programs, accelerators, internships, and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs, and how it pays.
The programs here name engineers and builders among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.
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- Catalyst Xl Accelerator FellowshipCatalyst XL
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1957 Ventures EIR Program1957 Ventures
Questions people ask
Which VC programs for engineers and builders are open now?
3 of the 119 are taking applications now, including a16z Build, Longevity Biotech Fellowship, and Catalyst Xl Accelerator Fellowship. Open programs are listed first above.
Do VC programs for engineers and builders pay?
35 of the 119 pay a stipend, 23 are unpaid, and 5 charge a participation fee. The other 56 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join VC programs for engineers and builders remotely?
34 of the 119 run fully remotely, 37 mix remote and in-person time, and 42 run in person. 6 do not say.
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