Deadline: 9 April 2022 Open to: early-stage social entrepreneurs from across the globe Benefits: equity free stipend of $10,000 and pro-bono support
DESCRIPTION
The Halycon Incubator invites applications for the Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship 2022! The Halycon Incubator is committed to solving 21st-century challenges throughout the nation and the world. By helping social entrepreneur fellows transform audacious ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures, the Incubator acts as a catalyst for measurable social outcomes.
During the Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship, a diverse cohort of fellows receives free residency and workspace, mentorship and leadership coaching, robust support from business consultants, and a living stipend to develop their entrepreneurial vision.
Fellows engage with the program in two major stages:
Residency (5 months): Fellows live and work at Halcyon’s headquarters in Washington, DC, with total access to expert guidance. They participate in core programming that includes family breakfast, pitch sessions, skill series, advisor office hours, and more. Hard work and dedication during this phase culminates in a final showcase to a curated audience of partners, mentors, advisors, supporters, and potential investors.
Post-residency (13 months): Fellows continue to have access to free workspace at Halcyon, with additional resources available to build their networks, secure funding, and grow their venture.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship, you:
May be from anywhere in the world and your venture may be focusing on any business sector, as long as it is an early-stage impact-driven venture (i.e. prioritizes social and/or environmental good along with business success)
Must be the CEO and/or hold primary decision-making power in the growth and strategic vision for the venture’s development and management
Must be able to make a full-time commitment to work on the venture during the residency phase (September 11th, 2022- January 14th, 2023)
Must be able to postpone any undergraduate or graduate course work during the residency phase (September 11th, 2022- January 14th, 2023)
Must already live or work in the U.S. or be able to obtain a visa for the residency phase (September 11th, 2022- January 14th, 2023)
Must be fluent in English
Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program
May apply on your own or with up to one Co-Founder who meets the above eligibility requirements.
Must be willing to contribute to the growth and development of Halcyon’s fellow community
To be eligible for the Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship, your venture:
Must be an original idea of the applicant(s)
Must be early stage (you are too far along to benefit from Halcyon’s fellowships is your venture is earning $500,000 USD in annual recurring revenue)
Must be an independent or autonomous venture that is not under the direction of an existing organization
Must have plans for a sustainable business model to generate revenue by selling a core product or service
Must be a for-profit or hybrid venture with the core mission is to create measurable social and/or environmental change
May not be a 501(c)(3) non-profit venture
BENEFITS
Rent-free housing in Washington, D.C. during the residency period
A lifelong community of fellows in social enterprise
Pro bono leadership coaching
1 year pro bono legal support
Pro bono Deloitte consulting
Individual mentor
$10,000 stipend
Skills training sessions
Peer learning sessions
Access to world-class network of advisors
Opportunities for investment
HOW TO APPLY?
For more information and to apply, please visit the officialwebsite.