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.

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.