Alpha Fellowship 2026

About

The Alpha Fellowship offers technical students and recent graduates the chance to either launch their own startups with up to $250K in funding or gain experience by working with breakout startups in San Francisco, featuring a robust support network and valuable resources.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to $250K investment — Financial backing for founders to start their ventures
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  $1M+ in credits — Access to cloud services and tools from major providers
• 🏢Coworking Space
  Dedicated workspace at the speedrun office throughout the fellowship
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Access to curated dinners and events with industry leaders

Eligibility Criteria

• Technical students and recent grads (within 1 year for Founder Track; within 3 years for Talent Track)
• Must apply as individuals or teams
• Must be highly technical and have a track record of building

Participation Commitments

• 8-week in-person experience for Founder Track (January 11 – March 5)
• 4-week in-person experience for Talent Track (February 8 – March 5)
• Weekly small-group sessions with speedrun partners and industry leaders
• Presentation of work to the speedrun community at the end of the fellowship

Target Region

San Francisco, California, USA

Target Sector

Technology entrepreneurship, startup development