Founder Fellowship Program

About

The NYCEDC Founder Fellowship Program offers diverse tech startups in NYC access to funding, mentorship, and business development opportunities, with a focus on industries such as tech, AI, healthcare, life sciences, and the green economy.

Benefits

• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Selected startups will receive access to industry networks.
• 🎓Mentorship
  Selected startups will receive mentorship.
• 📈Business Development Opportunities
  Selected startups will receive business development opportunities.
• 💰Financial Support
  Selected startups will receive up to $1 million in funding and $375,000 in OpenAI credits.
• ⚖️ Legal Support
  Social impact solutions may also receive legal support.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be based in New York City
• Have a tech startup with at least one BIPOC founder
• Must be focused on industries such as tech, AI, healthcare, life sciences, or the green economy

Target Sector

Tech, AI, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Green Economy

Target Location

New York City