Fully Funded : Apply for the Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship 2025

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Fully Funded : Apply for the Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship 2025

Are you an entrepreneur committed to solving pressing global challenges through innovative, community-rooted ventures? The 2025 Flagship Fellowship, powered by Watson Institute, offers a fully funded 16-week program designed to equip emerging leaders with the tools, mentorship, and global network needed to scale their impact.

🗓 Priority Deadline: June 22, 2025
📍 Immersive Location: Boulder, Colorado
🌐 Virtual Programming: August 18 – November 25, 2025
⏱ Time Commitment: 8–10 hours/week

📝 Application Process

Apply online by June 22, 2025 (rolling admissions afterward)
Interviews with selected candidates via Zoom
Final decisions announced by August 2025
Program begins: August 18, 2025

Host Institution

Watson Institute

Event Duration

16-week program

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

USD 1,000 Basecamp stipend (for select fellowships)

Global network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and funders

In-person Immersive in Boulder, Colorado

Ongoing mentorship from industry leaders

Workshops and pitch development sessions

Virtual Summit to present your venture

Customized fellowships addressing different social and geographic impact areas

Eligibility Criteria

Who Should Apply

Entrepreneurs aged 18+ with ventures ready to scale their impact

Leaders of for-profit or nonprofit ventures serving underserved communities

Changemakers with a track record of impact and a clear vision for growth

Eligible Countries

Applicants from any country—priority regions include the USA, East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, South Sudan), Brazil, and China

Official Link

https://watson.is/flagship-fellowship/#Details