Structured entry into corporate venture capital for PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers.
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Ajinomoto Group Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., one of the world's largest food and amino acid science companies. The CVC unit invests in healthcare, ICT, food/wellness, and green technology sectors, with a particular focus on climate solutions and deep tech.
The Technical Venture Fellowship focuses on deep tech and climate solutions, targeting PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers with strong technical backgrounds. The program aims to identify new investment trends and innovation opportunities in these sectors, leveraging Ajinomoto's expertise in food, healthcare, and technology.
Designed for Founders, Researchers. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher with strong technical background, preferably in chemistry, engineering, materials science, computing, or related fields. Passion for venture capital and empathy toward the entrepreneurial experience are essential.
Applications are open to PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers. Interested candidates should email venturing@ajiusa.com with '2025 Technical Venture Fellow' in the subject line.
Nine months of CVC immersion covering deal sourcing, due diligence, scientific market research, and portfolio review. Exposure to Ajinomoto's global corporate network and access to Palo Alto's venture ecosystem.
The fellowship lasts for nine months, with an annual cohort.
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
Compensation is determined based on market rates and the candidate's experience and qualifications, making this one of the few CVC fellowship programs that offers competitive pay rather than a nominal stipend.
PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers with relevant technical backgrounds.
The fellowship lasts for nine months.
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Ajinomoto Group Ventures' June 2026 notice requires weekly attendance at its Palo Alto office.
Source: 2026-27 Technical Venture Fellowship Program: Fast-track your venture investing career | Ajinomoto Group VenturesStartup&VC's June 2026 listing labels the fellowship Remote and Full-Time; these are directory labels.
Source: Fellowship @ Ajinomoto Corporate Venture Capital | Startup&VC JobsAjinomoto Group Ventures describes an ICT focus on optics, energy and advanced materials.
Source: Ajinomoto Group VenturesAjinomoto Group Ventures lists Winnie Leung as an Investment Director.
Source: Team | Ajinomoto Group VenturesAjinomoto Group Ventures' July 2025 notice used a 2025 fellowship email subject.
Source: Now accepting applications for the Technical Venture Fellowship program (Palo Alto)Ajinomoto Group Ventures' July 2025 fellowship notice included climate interests in energy and carbon management.
Source: Now accepting applications for the Technical Venture Fellowship program (Palo Alto)
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