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Z Fellows

Z Fellows · Cohorts are mostly virtual, with the last day of the program in-person in SF or NYC.
Equity Applications open

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and there is no deadline to submit an application. We run multiple cohorts every year. Apply and you'll be considered for the next one.

Z Fellows is a one-week programme that brings technical builders together with founders of billion-dollar companies. Participants are mentored by these founders, and the programme continues to help them for the life of their company. Participants can join without money, or receive a $10,000 investment at a $1B valuation cap that converts into stock at the next priced round.

Programme terms

Amount
$10,000
Funding type
Equity
Stages
Idea, MVP, Early Traction
Industries
AI & Machine Learning, SaaS & Software, B2B / Enterprise, Fintech, Web3 / Blockchain, HealthTech, CleanTech / Climate, EdTech, E-commerce & Consumer
Regions
Global
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Z Fellows are technical builders of all ages working on side projects and startups. You can apply solo or with co-founders, you do not need a company already, and you do not need to drop out or quit your job.
Residency requirements
You can be based anywhere, there are Z Fellows all over the world.
Apply on the programme's site
What happens when you click: The button goes to the organiser's site, where the form lives. Copy the questions and come back: the assistant answers them from your project.
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Applications here run year-round. We'll write when that changes: closed between cohorts, or open again.

One email about this programme. We re-check the catalogue weekly, one-click unsubscribe.
Data checked: October 10, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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