Applications are open for the Camelback Fellowship 2025 for U.S. Entrepreneurs. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Camelback Fellowship
Opportunity Details
Camelback Ventures is committed to empowering entrepreneurs to create impactful solutions that address systemic inequities in Education and Conscious Technology. They offer a rigorous accelerator, the Camelback Fellowship, for innovative, driven entrepreneurs.
They support early-stage entrepreneurs whose ventures' address inequities, particularly those who are closely connected to the problems they aim to solve and the communities they serve. They prioritize entrepreneurs who have demonstrated a commitment to creating solutions for marginalized populations.
Benefits of Camelback Fellowship
The Camelback Fellowship offers support through:
- Coaching: 1:1 relationship with a coach who creates a road map specifically focused to help you reach established goals.
- Capital: Camelback invests in each organization they support, and tailors funding levels for the different stages of acceptance for each track. Ventures are in a "startup" phase and receive $40,000 in the "friends and family" round. For-profits and hybrids receive as a SAFE note or some other alternative funding vehicle; nonprofits and schools receive as grants.
- Connections: meetings with investors, potential partners and customers, and content experts.
- Community: tight-knit experience through the entire cohort and within tracks, as well as extended Camelback family (including past and present Fellows and Startup Coaches, as well as friends who can't wait to support new Fellows).
- Curriculum: an intense program they have created to empower undervalued entrepreneurs.
Camelback Fellowship Requirements
The Camelback Fellowship supports early-stage entrepreneurs dedicated to addressing inequities in the education and technology sectors. They prioritize founders who have a deep, personal connection to the issues they aim to solve and who are committed to serving under-resourced communities. Eligible applicants must:
- Be over the age of 18.
- Be able to commit approximately 10 hours per week for 16 weeks to Fellowship activities.
- Hold a leadership role (Founder, Co-founder,
- CEO, or Executive Director) in your venture.
- Reside in the United States or a U.S. Territory.
- Have proficiency in English.
Fellows are not required to relocate; they believe the greatest impact comes from staying and serving your community.
Application Date and Process
The Camelback Fellowship application process involves two key rounds designed to get to know you, your venture, and your potential for impact. Here’s a step-by-step overview:
Round 1: Written & Video Questions
- Submit the Written Application: This includes both short-answer questions to cover the basics about your venture and yourself as a founder, and longer, in-depth responses that dive deeper into your venture model and approach.
- Video Submissions: You’ll be asked to submit 1-2 videos, including a 3-minute pitch that helps us understand your vision and what drives your work.
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Evaluation:
- Our team of evaluators will carefully review and deliberate on all applications. About 15% of applicants will be selected as Finalists. Those who do not advance can receive personalized written feedback to support their growth and future applications.
Round 2: Virtual Interview
- 75-Minute Video Call: Finalists will participate in a virtual interview conducted by members of the Camelback team and network, including Fellowship alumni, stakeholders, and coaches. This conversation will explore:
- Your leadership skills and mindset as a founder.
- Your understanding of your venture’s target market and revenue model.
- The social impact your venture aims to achieve.
- Camelback will provide preparation and support resources to help you put your best foot forward in this round.
Final Deliberation:
- Our team thoroughly evaluates every applicant and application to determine the final selection of Fellows. Up to 16 Fellows will be chosen for the program. Candidates who are not selected at this stage can also receive feedback, helping them refine their ventures and applications for future opportunities.
Application Deadline
10 September, 2025
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