Applications are currently being accepted for the Robin Hood Blue Ridge Labs Founder Fellowship. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Founder Fellowship by Blue Ridge Labs, an initiative of Robin Hood, is a transformative program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into impactful ventures. The fellowship focuses on supporting founders who are addressing pressing social challenges, particularly those related to economic mobility.
Weekly Programming That Moves You Forward
Join live sessions led by experienced founders and operators focused on research, validation, product, growth, and fundraising
Real User Feedback, Real Traction
Tap into Blue Ridge Labs’ DIG community to pressure-test your idea, gather insights, and shape something people actually want to use
Expert Support, When and Where You Need It
Get 1:1 mentorship, group coaching, and hands-on help from engineers, designers, and product pros
$20K to Build, Not Just Dream
Get a $20,000 stipend so you can go heads-down on execution
A Space and Community to Build With
Co-work alongside other determined founders at the BRL Lab in Brooklyn for collaboration that fuels momentum
Get Seen by the Right People
Tap into Robin Hood’s powerful network by showcasing your work to leaders in tech, philanthropy, and policy
Apply for Blue Ridge Labs Founder Fellowship