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VC programs open for applications now

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

16 programs3 fully remote14 hosts

Every program on this list

16 programs

1752vc Accelerate logoAccelerator

1752VC

Accelerating early-stage founders with mentorship and capital.

Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
Terms
Equity
Quantum Landing Pad (Munich) logoIncubator

TUM Venture Labs

A free soft-landing program helping international quantum companies set up in Munich and Bavaria.

Location
Munich, Germany
Terms
Unpaid
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
OpenAir Carbon Removal Challenge logoCompetition

OpenAir Collective

An annual global student competition to design new approaches for removing greenhouse gases, with finalists pitching in New York City.

Location
Global (virtual)
Terms
Unpaid
a16z College Talent Network logoTalent Network

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z's network connecting CS and engineering students with mentorship and a16z portfolio companies.

Location
United States
Terms
Unpaid
a16z Build Ops Engineering Fellowship logoFellowship

Andreessen Horowitz

A six-week cohort for operations leaders deploying AI into scalable organizational systems.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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
speedrun Alpha Fellowship logoFellowship

a16z speedrun

Up to $250K for technical students and recent grads, or a fast track into engineering roles at speedrun startups.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Investment Capital

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 12 of 16 programs that say.

  • Unpaid6
  • Equity2
  • Investment capital2
  • Other1
  • Participant-funded1

How they run

Based on the 10 of 16 programs that say.

  • Hybrid4
  • In person3
  • Remote3

Where they run

Based on the 10 of 16 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • Global6
  • The US3
  • Europe2
  • India1
  • Israel1

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 say they are taking applications now. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

Questions people ask

Do VC programs that are open now pay?

0 of the 16 pay a stipend, 6 are unpaid, and 1 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 16 run fully remotely, 4 mix remote and in-person time, and 3 run in person. 6 do not say.

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