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U.S. Hard-Tech Founders Fellowship Grant

organisation

An organisation based in United States

In context

This call is open to startups and individuals, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States.

Summary

A two-year fellowship for first-time hard-tech founders developing innovations in physical sciences, engineering, and related fields, providing living stipend, R&D support, mentorship, and community access across five U.S. locations. Applicants must commit full-time to their proposed hard-tech project.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 11 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

A two-year fellowship for scientists and engineers developing hard-tech innovations, providing $100K/year living stipend, $100K in R&D support, mentorship, and community programming across five U.S. communities (Berkeley, Boston, Houston, New York, and Anywhere). Fellows must be first-time hard-tech founders committed full-time to their proposed project.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?
U.S. Hard-Tech Founders Fellowship offers up to $212K.
Who can apply for U.S. Hard-Tech Founders Fellowship?
Eligibility covers organisations in US; startup, individual. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.