Founder Fellowship

Founder Fellowship

Founder Fellowship β€” Blue Ridge Labs

20-week fellowship providing $20K stipend, mentorship, and resources to help founders build social impact tech ventures focused on economic mobility

Community Wealth Building

Deadline: May 3, 2026

Funding: $20,000

Eligibility: The program welcomes new or early-stage founders who are tackling problems tied to economic mobility and Robin Hood's core issue areas. Applicants should bring lived or learned experience to the work and be ready to move from idea to action. You don't need a prototype, co-founder, or to have started a company yet, just conviction, clarity, and the drive to build. Approximately 25 founders will be selected to advance to Step 2 of the program.

Location: Brooklyn, New York (Step 2 is in-person; Step 1 is virtual)

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