Application Deadline: March 8, 2024
When you join our 3-month fully funded Incubator Program at Brandeis, you’ll start by developing your idea for a for-profit or non-profit startup. That’s right—unlike most programs, which only admit teams with ready-to-go ideas. At the OGS-Incubator, you develop your idea during the program, form a team around it (Israeli, Palestinian, or mixed), attend a world-class seminar, and benefit from our top-notch mentorship program. This program is in partnership with the Masschellenge, the world’s largest startup accelerator. The OGS-Incubator is industry-agnostic, and you can build a global, regional, or impact-driven startup (see eligibility below). A select group of startups will receive pre-seed funding to bring their vision to life, averaging $50K.
Founder Eligibility
- Age range between mid 20s & early 30s
- A minimum of 3 years of meaningful working experience
- Proven experience working successfully with a team
- History of demonstrated leadership and desire to lead in new ways
- Working knowledge of English and strong communication skills
- Ability to complete the entire program
- Undergraduate degree
- Candidates who have an idea but are looking for co-founders
- Candidates who want to start an entrepreneurial journey but don’t have a specific idea yet
- Entrepreneurial zeal & commitment to social and economic impact
- Determination to co-found a startup and launch it in the region, post-fellowship
- Commitment to staying involved with our alumni community for years to come
Benefits
A fully funded 3-month fellowship program in Boston.
Access to an international network of high-caliber mentors and lifelong connections to a vibrant community of OGS Alumni.
An opportunity to receive a pre-seed investment, averaging $50K, via a standard convertible note/SAFE (or grant for nonprofits).
Timeline:
January 29Application open
March 8Application submission deadline
2024
April 2 – 5Invitation to interview
April 14 – 18Virtual/Regional Interviews
April 19Team Dynamic
April 26OGS decision notification
May 1Candidate acceptance deadline
June 3ArrivalOGS Incubator starts
August 28DepartureOGS Incubator ends
More Info: Our Generation Speaks (OGS) Incubator
