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VC programs open for applications now

23 VC programs taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

23 programs3 fully remote3 pay a stipend19 hosts

Every program on this list

23 programs

Foresight Fellowship logoFellowship

Foresight Institute

A year-long fellowship for early-career scientists and builders in secure AI, longevity, nanotech, neurotech and Existential Hope.

Location
Global (remote with in-person events)
Terms
Unpaid
a16z Build logoCommunity

Andreessen 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

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 20 of 23 programs that say.

  • Unpaid9
  • Investment capital3
  • Stipend3
  • Participant-funded2
  • Carry share1

How they run

Based on the 15 of 23 programs that say.

  • In person9
  • Hybrid3
  • Remote3

Where they run

Based on the 15 of 23 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • Global8
  • The US5
  • Europe2
  • Africa1
  • India1

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 say they are taking applications now. Deadlines move, so confirm the date on each program's page before you apply.

Questions people ask

Do VC programs that are open now pay?

3 of the 23 pay a stipend, 9 are unpaid, and 2 charge a participation fee. The other 9 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Do VC programs that are open now run remotely?

3 of the 23 run fully remotely, 3 mix remote and in-person time, and 9 run in person. 8 do not say.

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