Define Ventures AI Fellows
Empowering future founders with AI business ideas in healthcare.
Overview
Define Ventures AI Fellows is an eight-week, free program designed to help future founders with AI business ideas refine their strategy, establish customer connections, and build relationships with C-suite executives at major companies. The program combines virtual and in-person components in San Francisco, offering ongoing mentorship and community access after completion. It focuses specifically on founders building AI solutions for healthcare and life sciences, providing tactical guidance for startup success.
Investment focus
Define Ventures AI Fellows aims to support founders developing AI solutions in healthcare and life sciences. The program emphasizes tactical guidance and mentorship from experienced healthcare executives, addressing the unique challenges faced by startups in this sector.
Program details
Applicants should clearly articulate their AI business idea and demonstrate their passion for healthcare innovation in their application.
Who it is for
Eligibility criteria include having an AI business idea focused on healthcare/life sciences, the ability to participate in the 8-week program, and a demonstrated passion for healthcare innovation.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Define Ventures AI FellowsAdmissions and application
Founders with AI business ideas in healthcare/life sciences can apply. The program is open to early-stage startups from idea stage through pre-seed.
Benefits
Participants gain access to Fortune 100 healthcare executives as mentors, customized go-to-market strategy training, and networking opportunities with major healthcare organizations. They also receive ongoing community access and support after the program.
Timeline
The program lasts for eight weeks, combining virtual and in-person sessions in San Francisco.
What came of it
Multiple alumni have progressed to develop AI healthcare solutions across various healthcare domains including payers, providers, employers, and life sciences.
How to go about it
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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.
What it pays
The program does not provide any financial compensation or stipend to participants.
Questions about this program
What is the duration of the program?
The program lasts for eight weeks.
Is there a cost to participate?
No, the program is free for participants.
About Define Ventures
Define Ventures
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Investing in the future of healthcare through technology.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Define Ventures AI Fellows
In an undated public comment, Tamara Yaghi says AI Fellows helped her clarify her vision and improve her business plan; this is personal feedback.
Source: Define Ventures AI Fellows Program: Apply NowIn an older undated post, Jie Feng praises the first AI Fellows discussion; this is participant feedback.
Source: Jie Feng on participating in Define Ventures AI FellowsIn an older undated post, Jie Feng identifies himself as a Define Ventures AI Fellow.
Source: Jie Feng on participating in Define Ventures AI FellowsAn older undated Define Ventures launch post describes AI Fellows as a five-week experience.
Source: Jie Feng on participating in Define Ventures AI FellowsFierce Healthcare reported in July 2025 that Vagner described continued staff and peer communication after AI Fellows.
Source: How Define Ventures is molding the next generation of AI foundersFierce Healthcare reported that Define Ventures AI Fellows was free in July 2025.
Source: How Define Ventures is molding the next generation of AI founders
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