The EquityTech Fellowship is designed for entrepreneurs across the U.S. and globally who are leveraging technology to close gaps in education and the workforce. Fellows will receive expert training, critical resources to accelerate their ventures, and an eight-week in-person residency at Halcyon in Washington, DC.
About Halcyon
Halcyon is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to equipping early-stage social entrepreneurs with the tools and relationships needed to achieve scalable, lasting impact. Since 2017, Halcyon has supported impact-driven innovators through fellowships, investment networks, and tailored programming.
Program Overview
– Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
– Type: Fellowship
– Sponsor: Halcyon
– Gender: Men and Women
Benefits of the EquityTech Fellowship
– $10K in Amazon Web Services (AWS) credits
– $10K equity-free stipend per venture
– Professional advisors
– Workshops on leadership, investment readiness, and product-market fit
– Networking with investors and key stakeholders
– Pro bono legal support
– Access to a global community of nearly 600 impact-driven entrepreneurs
Eligibility Criteria
Halcyon is looking for for-profit startups that are building scalable solutions in EdTech and the Future of Work.
Applicants must:
– Be based anywhere in the world
– Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with the potential to scale
– Work on the venture full-time
– Apply with up to one co-founder (optional)
– Be the CEO or primary decision-maker
– Be fluent in English
– Be at least 21 years old by the program start date
– Commit to participating in all program activities
– Develop a product aligned with at least one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Applications are evaluated based on four criteria: impact, scalability, innovation, and talent.
Program Structure
– Cohort: Up to 8 ventures selected from the U.S. and globally
– Training in Halcyon’s methodology: product-market fit, investment readiness, and leadership
– Program delivery:
– Virtual kickoff meeting
– Eight-week, in-person residency in Washington, DC
Focus Sectors
EdTech
– Digital tools improving teaching, learning, and accessibility
– Solutions spanning K-12, higher education, corporate training, and lifelong learning
– AI, data analytics, and immersive technologies enhancing education
Future of Work
– Technologies expanding job market access
– Solutions for upskilling, reskilling, workforce analytics, collaboration, and well-being
– AI, automation, and digital platforms supporting inclusive employment
Program Timeline
– March 4, 2025: Applications open
– April 18, 2025: Applications close
– June 5-6, 2025: Finalists invited for a virtual pitch
– June 13, 2025: Selected fellows notified
– September 12, 2025: Virtual program kickoff
– September 29 – November 21, 2025: Residency in Washington, DC
Application Deadline
April 18, 2025
