Founder Fellowship Program

About

The NYCEDC Founder Fellowship Program offers diverse tech startups in NYC access to funding, mentorship, and business development opportunities, with a focus on industries such as tech, AI, healthcare, life sciences, and the green economy.

Benefits

• Selected startups will receive access to industry networks, mentorship, business development opportunities, and up to $1 million in funding and $375,000 in OpenAI credits. Social impact solutions may also receive legal support.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be based in New York City and have a tech startup with at least one BIPOC founder. Must be focused on industries such as tech, AI, healthcare, life sciences, or the green economy.