Fellowship
The IIFH Innovator Fellowship is a unique partnership between UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) and Supply Change Capital, a climate-focused FoodTech venture capital firm. The program equips PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with business and investment experience through immersive venture capital fellowship. Participants will engage in both remote and on-site phases, gaining exposure to venture capital processes and developing skills in startup evaluation and investment diligence.
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The program bridges academic research and venture capital, helping scientists understand commercialization pathways while supporting a FoodTech VC firm with scientific expertise. Supply Change Capital focuses on investing in food systems innovation, regenerative agriculture, and climate-positive agriculture companies.
Application details are currently unspecified. Interested candidates should check the program's website for updates.
Participants receive up to $50,000 in total funding, which covers fellowship stipend, tuition support, travel expenses, professional development, and research-related costs.
There is no cost to participants for the fellowship.
The fellowship lasts for 6 months, divided into two phases: the first 3 months are remote and part-time, followed by 3 months on-site with full-time commitment.
The first phase of the fellowship requires a part-time commitment (50%), while the second phase requires full-time engagement.
The program includes both remote and on-site components, with the first phase being part-time and the second phase requiring full-time commitment on-site.
Q: What is the duration of the fellowship? A: The fellowship lasts for 6 months, with a mix of remote and on-site commitments. Q: Who is eligible to apply? A: Late-stage PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in relevant fields are eligible.
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