Front Row Ventures Fellowship
Empowering the next generation of venture investors and student founders.
Overview
Front Row Ventures (FRV) operates Canada's first student-run venture capital fund, offering comprehensive programs that train the next generation of venture investors and support student founders. The organization recruits over 50 participants annually—undergraduates, graduates, and post-graduates from diverse backgrounds—and provides a tailored 12-month training program designed to build venture capital expertise and startup ecosystem knowledge. The fund targets student founders with early-stage capital and mentorship, backing ventures led by at least one student founder with a $50,000 investment via SAFE with founder-friendly terms.
Investment focus
Front Row Ventures aims to empower student founders by providing them with early-stage capital and mentorship. The fellowship focuses on building venture capital expertise among students, enabling them to contribute to the startup ecosystem effectively.
Program details
Applicants should demonstrate a strong passion for entrepreneurship and a willingness to learn about venture capital.
Who it is for
Students passionate about entrepreneurship and technology, particularly those who are undergraduates or graduates.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Front Row Ventures FellowshipAdmissions and application
The program is open to students from diverse backgrounds, including undergraduates, graduates, and post-graduates. Interested candidates can apply through the Front Row Ventures website.
Benefits
Participants receive comprehensive training in venture capital, mentorship from industry professionals, and the opportunity to invest in early-stage startups.
Timeline
The fellowship lasts for 12 months, balancing classroom learning with hands-on apprenticeship.
How to go about it
- Read what it asks for
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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- 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
Participants are treated as volunteers rather than paid staff.
Questions about this program
Who was Grad2VC’s 2025–26 offering for?
FRV described the fellowship as serving Québec graduate students. The available evidence does not establish further eligibility requirements.
What financial support was advertised for 2025–26 fellows?
FRV advertised a $10,000 bursary for each fellow. Separately, it described an internship opportunity with an FRQ salary subsidy of up to $10,000; the internship is not stated to be guaranteed.
Is Grad2VC currently accepting applications?
Current Grad2VC intake is unresolved. Its historical application form returned a password-required response when inspected, and general FRV recruitment information does not establish that this fellowship is recruiting.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Front Row Ventures Fellowship
The FRV Recruitment Events 2026 Luma page identifies its Grad2VC information session as a past event.
Source: Grad2VC Info Session | FRV RecruitmentFRV's historical Team26 announcement directs applicants to its join-us page.
Source: Team26 recruitment announcementFRV's historical Team26 post gives January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET as its general recruitment deadline.
Source: Team26 recruitment announcementFRV's inspected French page announces Team27 recruitment in January 2027 without an exact day.
Source: Rejoignez-nous: Team26 closedFRV's inspected French recruitment page says Team26 recruitment is closed.
Source: Rejoignez-nous: Team26 closedFRV's English page advertises Fall 2026 Venture Scout recruitment at select Quebec and Alberta campuses.
Source: Join Us - Front Row Ventures
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