Program · Fellowship
NextGen AI Fellowship
NextGen AI Fellowship is Notable Capital's fellowship offering hands-on experience and education for aspiring tech founders in AI.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What NextGen AI Fellowship offers
What NextGen AI Fellowship is
The NextGen AI Fellowship is an 8-week summer program designed to cultivate the next generation of tech founders and prepare students for success in an AI-driven economy. The program combines intensive entrepreneurship education with hands-on experience at early-stage companies and direct access to the venture capital community.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Fellowship
- Host organization
- Notable Capital
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
Participants can access paid summer internship opportunities alongside the fellowship, making it a financially supportive experience.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The NextGen AI Fellowship aims to empower aspiring tech founders by providing them with the necessary skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities to thrive in the AI sector. The program addresses the need for practical experience and education in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Eligibility
Open to high school through PhD students with a strong interest in entrepreneurship and AI technologies. Technical thinking and building ability are preferred, and students interning alongside the fellowship are given preference. Participants must be based in the Bay Area during the program.
Selection approach
The application process includes two short-answer questions about founding aspirations, a pitch video describing the summer company idea, and a video interview with the Notable Capital team. Applications open in October and close around February.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Artificial Intelligence
- Regions
- North AmericaUnited States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- Bay Area, California, United States
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program requires participants to be based in the Bay Area for its duration, ensuring in-person engagement and networking opportunities.
Participation expectations
The program requires a part-time commitment of 3 hours per week in evening sessions, along with additional preparation time for the capstone pitch event.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The program runs for 8 weeks during the summer, from June 1 to July 31, with evening sessions of 3 hours per week and additional preparation time for the capstone pitch event.
Application considerations
Applicants should focus on articulating their founding aspirations clearly in the short-answer questions and pitch video. Demonstrating a strong interest in AI and entrepreneurship will strengthen their application.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Participants gain access to a 55K+ organization database, Notable Capital's extensive founder and investor network, and a curriculum designed for AI-focused companies and founders. They also have the opportunity to present ideas to real VC investors during the capstone pitch event.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
The program has reviewed over 7,000 applications since its inception, with 88 interns successfully placed in the 2022-2023 cohorts. Many alumni have gone on to participate in prestigious programs like Y Combinator and have been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
NextGen AI Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Notable Capital. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
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