O'Shaughnessy Ventures Fellowships & Grants Program 2026

The O'Shaughnessy Ventures Fellowships & Grants Program is a one-year initiative designed to unite the world’s bravest souls and brightest minds to manifest the future humanity deserves. Over the past three years, the program has scoured 160+ countries to find and fund over 75 extraordinary individuals working on groundbreaking projects.

🌍 About the Program

The program supports individuals working on innovative and impactful projects, including but not limited to:

• Creating synthetic cells.
• Saving dying languages.
• Building homes for homeless children.
• Researching biological machinery to stop aging.
• Producing sci-fi films.
• Designing novel roses that don't exist in nature.
• Launching the New Yorker for the Spanish-speaking world.
• Developing anti-recording devices.
• Creating global #1 viral songs.
• Building mechanical hands for amputees.
• Storing data in plants.

🎁 Benefits

• Fellowships: $100,000.
• Grants: $10,000.
• Inspired by Francis Bacon's The New Atlantis, the program aims to support modern-day "Merchants of Light."

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to individuals of the highest caliber whose work positively impacts the world, including:
  • Scientific breakthroughs
  • Technological innovations
  • Artistic and cultural contributions
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• If you are working on something that can improve the world, this program wants to hear from you.

📅 Application Process

Stage 1: Application Window

• Submit your application form.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply early to hear back sooner.
• Most applicants receive updates within 30 days.

Stage 2: Intro Calls with the Team

• Shortlisted applicants will have a call with the OSV team.
• This is an opportunity to:
  • Share your vision.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
  • Ask questions about the program.

Stage 3: Deeper Conversations

• Engage in further discussions with the OSV team and extended network.
• Final selections will be announced by June 1, 2026.

📌 Application Deadline

• 30 April, 2026

🔗 Application Portal

• View program details: O'Shaughnessy Ventures Fellowships & Grants Program
• Apply here: Fellowships 2026 Application Form

Take this opportunity to bring your groundbreaking ideas to life and make a lasting impact on the world! 🌟

• Fellowships of $100,000
• Grants of $10,000