Applications for Cohort 2026 are now open! The two-year Activate Fellowship equips early-stage science entrepreneurs with the funding, resources, and network to help bring their research to the real world.

Applications close October 28. Apply now: activate.org/apply

Introducing Tough Tech Fundamentals— a guide for scientists & engineered ready to explore entrepreneurship!

We partnered with The Engine to share:
💡 Frameworks + mindsets for early-stage technical founders
🗣️ Real stories from tough tech founders

Explore the guide: engine.xyz/tough-tech-f...

The Activate Fellowship transforms scientists and engineers into hard-tech founders. The two-year experience provides early-stage science entrepreneurs with funding, technical resources, and unparalleled support from a network of scientists, engineers, technologists, and fellow entrepreneurs.

Read more from Activate’s co-founders and alumni as they reflect on Activate’s first decade: www.activate.org/news/celebra...

Nearly 300 #ActivateFellows later, that vision has grown into a national fellowship, a vibrant community, & a proven model for advancing science entrepreneurship. We’re scaling our programs & connecting with even more scientists ready to lead ventures tackling the world’s most pressing challenges.

Ten years ago, Activate was launched to empower scientists and engineers to commercialize their breakthrough technologies at a time when no VCs wanted to fund early-stage hard tech companies.