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VC programs for researchers and scientists

99 VC programs built for researchers and scientists. 3 are taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

99 programs3 open now28 fully remote34 pay a stipend94 hosts

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99 programs

Longevity Biotech Fellowship logoFellowship

Longevity Biotech Fellowship

Open

Longevity Biotech Fellowship

Join a community dedicated to advancing longevity biotechnology.

Location
North Carolina
Terms
Participant Funded
Founder Program

Focal Founder Residency

Focal

An intensive residency for technical founders building AI-driven startups.

Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Terms
Other
a16z Open Source AI Grant logoGrant

a16z Open Source AI Grant

Andreessen Horowitz

Non-dilutive grants from a16z for developers building critical open source AI projects.

Location
Global
Terms
Grant
Longevity India Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program logoEir

Longevity India Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program

Longevity 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)
E14 Fund VC Fellows Program logoFellowship

E14 Fund VC Fellows Program

E14 Fund

Gain practical VC experience while supporting MIT-affiliated deep-tech founders.

Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Terms
Stipend
Chevron Studio Fellowship logoResidency

Chevron Studio Fellowship

Chevron Technology Ventures

Transforming lower carbon technologies into thriving startups.

Location
United States
Terms
Mixed Compensation
Cerberus Capital Fellowship logoFellowship

Cerberus Capital Fellowship

Cerberus Capital Management

Hands-on experience in venture capital investing focused on critical and emerging technologies.

Location
New York / New York City Metropolitan Area
Terms
Other

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 65 of 99 programs that say.

  • Stipend34
  • Unpaid10
  • Mixed compensation6
  • Other4
  • Grant3

How they run

Based on the 87 of 99 programs that say.

  • Hybrid33
  • Remote28
  • In person26

Where they run

Based on the 86 of 99 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US42
  • Global24
  • Europe13
  • North America8
  • Asia5

What it looks like

Programs are how most people get into the startup world: fellowships, accelerators, scout programs, internships and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs and what it pays.

The programs here name researchers and scientists among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.

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Questions people ask

Which VC programs for researchers and scientists are open now?

3 of the 99 are taking applications now, including Apollo Health Ventures Moonshot Venture Fellowship, Longevity Biotech Fellowship, and Clean Energy Ventures Fellowship. Open programs are listed first above.

Do VC programs for researchers and scientists pay?

34 of the 99 pay a stipend, 10 are unpaid, and 1 charge a participation fee. The other 54 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join VC programs for researchers and scientists remotely?

28 of the 99 run fully remotely, 33 mix remote and in-person time, and 26 run in person. 12 do not say.

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