NextGen AI Fellowship

The NextGen AI Fellowship is an 8-week summer program designed to cultivate the next generation of tech founders and prepare students for success in an AI-driven economy. The program combines intensive entrepreneurship education with hands-on experience at early-stage companies and direct access to the venture capital community.

The NextGen AI Fellowship aims to empower aspiring tech founders by providing them with the necessary skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities to thrive in the AI sector. The program addresses the need for practical experience and education in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Applicants should focus on articulating their founding aspirations clearly in the short-answer questions and pitch video. Demonstrating a strong interest in AI and entrepreneurship will strengthen their application.

Open to high school through PhD students with a strong interest in entrepreneurship and AI technologies. Technical thinking and building ability are preferred, and students interning alongside the fellowship are given preference. Participants must be based in the Bay Area during the program.

The application process includes two short-answer questions about founding aspirations, a pitch video describing the summer company idea, and a video interview with the Notable Capital team. Applications open in October and close around February.

Participants gain access to a 55K+ organization database, Notable Capital's extensive founder and investor network, and a curriculum designed for AI-focused companies and founders. They also have the opportunity to present ideas to real VC investors during the capstone pitch event.

The program runs for 8 weeks during the summer, from June 1 to July 31, with evening sessions of 3 hours per week and additional preparation time for the capstone pitch event.

The program has reviewed over 7,000 applications since its inception, with 88 interns successfully placed in the 2022-2023 cohorts. Many alumni have gone on to participate in prestigious programs like Y Combinator and have been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30.