HAX Venture Fellowship

The HAX Venture Fellowship is a one-year, part-time remote program designed for the next generation of hard tech founders and investors. Fellows gain hands-on experience in early-stage venture investing while building skills as technology scouts and supporting early-stage company operations.

Unlike traditional VC fellowships, HAX's program emphasizes technical depth and hard tech sector expertise, attracting candidates with engineering backgrounds seeking venture exposure without leaving their current pursuits (MBA, PhD, employment).

The HAX Venture Fellowship aims to cultivate the next generation of hard tech founders and investors by providing them with hands-on experience in venture investing. The program focuses on candidates with engineering backgrounds who are interested in deep technology sectors, addressing the need for technical expertise in venture capital.

Applicants should highlight their engineering backgrounds and interest in hard tech sectors in their applications. Demonstrating a commitment to learning and a passion for venture investing will strengthen their candidacy.

• Currently enrolled in education program with business/entrepreneurial emphasis (MBA, PhD, etc.)
• Background or work experience in non-software engineering
• Aspirations to become a founder or investor
• No prior experience as entrepreneur or venture investor required
• Strong interest in hard tech and deep technology sectors.

Candidates can apply through the HAX website. The program is open to individuals currently enrolled in educational programs with a business or entrepreneurial emphasis, particularly those with engineering backgrounds.

• 1-year, part-time remote fellowship structure
• Hands-on hard tech venture investing experience
• Role responsibilities: technology scout, investment analyst, early-stage company support
• Access to HAX leadership and mentorship
• Exposure to hard tech deal flow and investment decisions
• Optional in-person opportunities during academic breaks across four office locations
• Flexibility to maintain current studies or employment.

The program lasts for one year, with part-time commitments allowing fellows to balance their studies or jobs.

The program is relatively recent, and while there is limited published alumni information, LinkedIn posts indicate that fellows transition to venture roles or deep tech startups following the fellowship.