Accelerated Fellowship
The Accelerated Fellowship was a four-week program aimed at young women entrepreneurs in the Boston area, providing mentorship, resources, and a supportive com…
Overview
The Accelerated Fellowship was a four-week program aimed at young women entrepreneurs in the Boston area, providing mentorship, resources, and a supportive community to help them test early startup ideas. The program was part of Four94, a student-led initiative at Harvard, and focused on building entrepreneurial confidence among participants.
Program details
Designed for Founders, Students. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
Four94 described the fellowship as intended for early-stage aspiring college women entrepreneurs. The published evidence does not establish additional formal eligibility rules.
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Check your eligibility for Accelerated FellowshipBenefits
In the January 2018 pilot, teams received experienced mentors, business resources, tutorials, and a community of prospective entrepreneurs. Four94 also reported weekly calls, daily virtual standups, free desk space, and an opportunity to work at CIC Cambridge. A Four94 post reported $200 per team to test early-stage ideas; the evidence does not classify this as personal compensation or investment.
Timeline
The pilot began January 2, 2018, and ended January 23, 2018. Harvard SEAS described it as four weeks, while Four94’s retrospective said it ran for 15 business days; the sources do not reconcile those descriptions.
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What it pays
Four94 reported that the pilot provided each team $200 to test its early-stage idea. The evidence does not establish this as a stipend, salary, or investment.
Questions about this program
Who was the fellowship intended for?
Four94 described it as intended for early-stage aspiring college women entrepreneurs. The published evidence does not specify additional formal eligibility rules.
What did participants receive?
The January 2018 pilot included experienced mentors, business resources, tutorials, a community of prospective entrepreneurs, free desk space, and an opportunity to work at CIC Cambridge. Four94 also reported $200 per team for idea testing.
When did the pilot take place, and how long was it?
It ran from January 2 through January 23, 2018. Harvard described it as four weeks, while Four94’s retrospective said it lasted 15 business days; the sources do not reconcile the descriptions.
Are applications currently open?
Current applications are unverified. The available evidence documents the 2018 pilot and a hoped-for 2019 version, not a later cohort or current application process.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Accelerated Fellowship
Four94's January 2018 spotlight describes the pilot as four weeks and dates it January 2–23.
Source: Scratchpad Spotlight: Danielle Rubenfeld on Pivoting and User Interviews | by Four94 Team | MediumHarvard SEAS's 2018 article linked to Four94's Scratchpad Fellowship information page.
Source: Putting ideas to the testNews India Times' February 2018 coverage explicitly attributes its fellowship-benefits account to a Harvard press release.
Source: Indian American helps develop Scratchpad Fellowship, to increase female entrepreneurship - News India TimesLokvani's February 16, 2018 coverage explicitly attributes its fellowship-benefits account to a Harvard press release.
Source: Avni Patel Helps Develop Scratchpad Fellowship To Increase Female EntrepreneurshipRough Draft Ventures' September 2018 profile identifies Janet Chen as a Four94 co-founder.
Source: Welcome RDV Class of 2019 — Announcing the Boston Venture Fellows! | by Natalie | Rough Draft Ventures | MediumFour94's April 2018 follow-up says the FooFii team planned a summer beta pilot in health centers and service agencies.
Source: Tariana V. Little on Accountability and Milestones | by Four94 Team | Medium
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