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Activate Fellows set a high bar for innovation and impact.

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294
Fellows Supported

$4B+
follow-on funding raised by Fellows

~3,000
Jobs Created

Where scientists become leaders of world-changing ventures.

Activate's flagship fellowship program was the first fellowship for entrepreneurial scientists—providing the mindsets, skills, networks, and support needed to turn breakthrough hard tech into real-world impact.

Through Activate Innovation Labs, we’re now expanding that model to support science entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, offering the most comprehensive programming in the space.

We support scientists throughout the founder journey.

10 Years of Supporting Hard Tech Fellows
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Activate Updates: November 2025

Activate Updates: November 2025

Moments that Matter: From Local Waters to Global Impact

Moments that Matter: From Local Waters to Global Impact

Celebrating the turning points that define our current and alumni fellows’ journeys. Garrett Boudinot is the founder and CEO of Vycarb, a startup...

Finding Fulfillment: From Military Service to Hard-Tech Entrepreneurship

Finding Fulfillment: From Military Service to Hard-Tech Entrepreneurship

Today on Veteran’s Day, we are honoring two current Activate Fellows who served in the U.S. military before beginning their journeys as hard-tech...