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Overview

Civilization Ventures operates a distinctive Fellowship program designed to train today's PhDs and MDs to become tomorrow's entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. The program walks fellows through key facets of the venture lifecycle—from sourcing opportunities to conducting due diligence and writing investment memoranda. With over 40 PhD and MD graduates, the fellowship has created a pipeline of exceptional talent into biotech entrepreneurship and venture capital. The program highlights fireside chats with rising star founders and industry veterans, providing practical mentorship and career guidance.

Investment focus

Civilization Ventures invests in scientific founders focused on cutting-edge innovations in health tech and biology addressing rapidly growing market opportunities. The fellowship aims to create a pipeline of talent into biotech entrepreneurship and venture capital.

Program details

Designed for Students, Researchers, Investors. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

Eligibility includes PhD students in biotech, life sciences, or related fields, and medical doctors (MD) interested in venture capital. A strong interest in venture capital and entrepreneurship is required, along with a commitment to program participation.

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Admissions and application

The program is open to PhD students in biotech, life sciences, or related fields, as well as medical doctors (MD) interested in venture capital. A strong interest in venture capital and entrepreneurship is required, along with a scientific research background preferred.

Benefits

Participants gain hands-on experience evaluating cutting-edge biotech innovations, training in venture capital investment fundamentals, mentorship from experienced biotech VCs, and connections to the elite healthcare venture ecosystem. The program provides a pathway to founding biotech startups and access to VC career opportunities.

What came of it

Multiple fellows have founded their own biotech startups, and many have joined elite venture capital firms including Civilization Ventures. Alumni are pursuing amazing careers at the intersection of science and venture capital.

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Questions about this program

Is the Fellowship currently accepting applications?

Current availability is not established: the officially linked interest form displayed a closed notice when inspected on October 2, 2026. That does not show that the Fellowship itself has permanently closed.

What does the Fellowship cover?

The operator lists sourcing opportunities, due diligence, investment memoranda, and programming involving founders and industry veterans as parts of the curriculum.

What outcomes has the operator reported?

Civilization Ventures reports more than 40 graduates. Its founder said in a 2024 announcement that past fellows had founded startups and joined venture funds, including Civilization Ventures; no placement rate was given.

About Civilization Ventures

Civilization Ventures

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Investing in transformative healthcare technologies.

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