Apply: Halcyon Incubator Entrepreneurs’ Fellowship

By Development Diaries
April 3, 2020

Deadline: 08 April, 2020

The Halcyon Incubator programme equips early-stage social entrepreneurs with the support they need to transform audacious ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures.

They do this by providing three things: space, community, and access. The Halcyon Incubator is an intense, demanding, once in a lifetime opportunity for fellows and their social enterprises.

Benefits

$10,000 stipend during the residency phase
Live and work alongside a diverse cohort of founders who quickly become consultants, confidants, and close friends
Each venture is paired with an experienced, industry-specific mentor who provides weekly guidance, accountability to achieve goals, and support during the residency phase
Strategy and operations consulting provided by Deloitte
Legal and business advice from Arnold and Porter or Bracewell
Technical advice and hosting credits from Amazon Web Services
One-on-one leadership coaching provided in partnership with The HR Sage
Opportunities to present directly to ecosystem stakeholders, press, and potential funders at kickoff and final showcase events
Access to a wide range of innovators, influencers, and community figures through conferences and events
Five months of free housing in Washington, DC, USA (from 8 September, 2020, to 15 January, 2021)
18 months of free workspace at Halcyon, followed by affordable co-working options at Halcyon Arts Lab
Shared meeting spaces including formal board rooms and creative spaces
Additional meeting spaces, performance spaces, and free parking at Halcyon Arts Lab
Makerspace access at the Georgetown University Maker Hub

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Halcyon Incubator, the applicant:

Must be the CEO or primary decision-maker for the venture’s development and management
Must be able to make a full-time commitment to work on the venture during the residency phase from 8 September, 2020, to 15 January, 2021
Must be able to postpone any undergraduate or graduate course work during the residency phase
Must already live or work in the U.S. or be able to obtain a visa for the residency phase
Must be fluent in English
Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the programme

To apply and for more information, click here.