NYCEDC Founder Fellowship 2026

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025

other

unfunded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is now accepting applications for its Founder Fellowship 2026. This program is designed to support underrepresented tech founders in New York City, fostering equity and growth in the city’s startup ecosystem.

🌟 About NYCEDC Founder Fellowship 2026

The NYCEDC Founder Fellowship is an accelerator program under Venture Access NYC. It supports teams of up to two founders of tech or tech-enabled startups, with at least one founder residing in New York City.

Key Highlights:

Fellows participate in cohorts led by partner organizations for a set program duration.
Participants receive:
- Individualized work plans
- Mentorship
- Access to capital providers
- Networking opportunities

Since its inception in 2022, alumni of the program have raised $170M in funding, with combined valuations exceeding $1B.

🎁 Benefits of NYCEDC Founder Fellowship 2026

Participants in the fellowship program will enjoy the following benefits:

Individualized work plans tailored to founder needs.
Cohort convenings for peer learning and business support.
Access to mentors, advisors, and capital providers.
Connections to collaborators and networks.

✅ NYCEDC Founder Fellowship 2026 Requirements

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be the founder or co-founder of a tech or tech-enabled company.
At least one company founder must reside within the five boroughs of New York City.
Applicants must not plan to participate in other accelerator programs between March–June 2026.
Applicants or their companies must not have participated in a previous cohort of the Founder Fellowship or City Fellowship programs supported by NYCEDC.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 31 December, 2025
To apply, visit the NYCEDC Founder Fellowship 2026 Application Portal.

For more details, check out the NYCEDC Founder Fellowship 2026 Information Page.

This fellowship is a unique opportunity to gain mentorship, access to resources, and connections that can help scale your startup to new heights. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative program!

Benefits

Individualized work plans tailored to founder needs.
Cohort convenings for peer learning and business support.
Access to mentors, advisors, and capital providers.
Connections to collaborators and networks.

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