Camelback Ventures Fellowship
Empowering diverse founders to create impactful ventures.
Overview
The Camelback Fellowship is a rigorous 16-week accelerator program supporting early-stage entrepreneurs building ventures to address systemic inequities in education and conscious technology. Operated by Camelback Ventures, the program combines direct investment, intensive mentorship, investor connections, and community support for diverse founder cohorts.
Investment focus
Camelback focuses on supporting founders addressing systemic inequities through education and technology, aiming to drive social change and improve educational outcomes.
Program details
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to social impact and the scalability of their ventures.
Who it is for
The program seeks early-stage entrepreneurs who are driven to create meaningful social impact and are solving problems at the intersection of education and/or technology.
Check your startup’s fit
Check your eligibility for Camelback Ventures FellowshipAdmissions and application
Applications are typically due in late February/early March. Up to 20 Fellows are chosen per cohort through an online application process.
Benefits
Fellows receive coaching, capital investment, connections to investors, community support, and a structured curriculum to address early-stage challenges.
Timeline
The program lasts for 16 weeks, with two cohorts per year and a hybrid format including in-person events.
What came of it
Since 2015, Camelback has supported over 220 entrepreneurs, leading to significant funding and social impact.
How to go about it
- Read what it asks for
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
- Have something to show
Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.
- Apply the way the program asks
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Camelback invests $40,000 in each venture at the 'friends and family' stage, providing early validation and momentum.
Questions about this program
What is the duration of the program?
The program lasts for 16 weeks.
How many cohorts are there each year?
There are two cohorts per year.
About Camelback Ventures
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From public sources
What the sources say about Camelback Ventures Fellowship
Camelback links an alignment quiz to help prospective applicants consider fit.
Source: Apply - Camelback VenturesThe Camelback Cohort 18 portal lists September 18, 2026 as its application deadline.
Source: Cohort 18 Camelback Fellowship Application - Camelback ApplicationsThe inspected Camelback application page says applications are closed.
Source: Apply - Camelback VenturesCamelback directs prospective Fellows to its application page.
Source: Camelback Ventures Fellowship Official PageCamelback's Cohort 18 portal advertises $50,000 in startup-stage funding.
Source: Cohort 18 Camelback Fellowship Application - Camelback ApplicationsCamelback's application FAQ advertises $50,000 in capital.
Source: Apply - Camelback Ventures
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