Exciting news for global changemakers and tech-driven entrepreneurs! Applications are now open for the Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship 2025 in the USA. This prestigious international fellowship invites visionary founders from around the world to participate in a fully-funded opportunity designed to harness technology to bridge equity gaps in education and employment.
Hosted in Washington, DC, the fellowship combines intensive in-person training with expert-led support, helping entrepreneurs scale their ventures for greater impact. If you’re a founder working on EdTech or Future of Work solutions, this is your chance to gain access to world-class resources and a $10,000 equity-free stipend.
The Halcyon Fellowship is designed to support ventures that are building technology-based solutions focused on creating equitable access to education and employment opportunities. The 2025 program runs for eight weeks, starting in September 2025, and includes a virtual kickoff followed by an immersive in-person residency in Washington, DC.
Fellows will undergo hands-on training on leadership development, product-market fit, and investment readiness, all based on Halcyon’s proven startup methodology.
This program is perfect for entrepreneurs with a scalable MVP (Minimum Viable Product) focused on:
EdTech: Innovations improving learning access, digital education tools, AI-based teaching solutions, and platforms removing financial barriers to education.
Future of Work: Technologies for workforce development, inclusive hiring, AI-powered reskilling tools, and digital platforms promoting equal job opportunities.
To qualify for the Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship 2025, applicants must:
Be the founder, CEO, or hold primary decision-making authority
Be at least 21 years old by the program start
Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and be working full-time on the venture
Be fluent in English
Be committed to attending all program activities
Have a venture aligned with one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
You may also apply with one co-founder.
The Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship includes:
Virtual Kickoff: September 12, 2025
In-Person Residency: September 29 – November 21, 2025 in Washington, DC
Training in leadership, market fit, and investor engagement
Access to Halcyon’s network of mentors, investors, and impact leaders
Each selected venture receives:
$10,000 Equity-Free Stipend
$10,000 in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Credits
One-on-One Mentorship
Workshops with Industry Experts
Pro Bono Legal Support
Access to a Global Community of 600+ entrepreneurs
Networking with Impact Investors & Stakeholders
Applications Open: March 4, 2025
Deadline to Apply: April 18, 2025
Virtual Pitch for Finalists: June 5–6, 2025
Fellows Announced: June 13, 2025
Visit the official Halcyon Fellowship website
Review eligibility and program details
Prepare your pitch and ensure your MVP aligns with the EquityTech theme
Fill out the online application form before April 18, 2025
Wait for confirmation and prepare for your pitch if shortlisted
Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply
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