Deadline Date: November 20, 2025
The Halcyon House EquityTech Fellowship is open to for-profit startups worldwide that leverage technology to increase social and financial inclusion and close equity gaps in education, wealth, and accessibility.
The focus areas include solutions leveraging technology to increase social and financial inclusion and close equity gaps in education, wealth, and accessibility; EdTech solutions that leverage digital tools and technology to improve teaching and learning outcomes, enhance accessibility and educational access, and remove financial barriers to education; Future of Work technological solutions that expand job market access for all communities and technologies that enable individuals of all abilities to thrive in the workplace.
Selected ventures will receive a hybrid programme combining virtual sessions with two in-person residencies in the United States, expert coaching on product-market fit, leadership and capital strategy, and access to a global founder network—designed to accelerate their scale and impact. The support package includes $10,000 in Amazon Web Services (AWS) credits and a $6,000 equity-free stipend per venture, enabling founders to focus on innovation and growth.
The programme invites entrepreneurs with a working Minimum Viable Product and early commercial validation to join a cohort of around ten ventures and benefit from world-class mentorship, networking and practical support. Applicants must be the CEO or primary decision-maker, be fluent in English, and commit fully to both virtual and in-person activities; they must demonstrate their product contributes to one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and has realistic potential to scale.
For more information, visit Halcyon.
