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2026 Yope Program runs: June 2026 to December 2026
Applications open: October 8, 2025 to April 17, 2026
2026 Fellows: Accepted applicants receive $100k in funding, join us at the Annual Forum, and receive 6 month founder mentorship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elegibility
Yope welcomes deep tech founders under 30 years old. We only accept teams of two or more—no solo founders. Our fellows are post-idea and typically have spent 10–24 months developing their venture before joining us to gain momentum and prepare for funding.
Traction and Stage
Yope fellows usually join us between the angel and seed stage. Our Venture Readiness Fellowship is designed to help teams sharpen their strategy, storytelling, and investor readiness as they prepare to raise their seed or Series A rounds.
Technology, Product, and Market
We work with deep tech founders—builders applying a scientific insight, research breakthrough, or novel technological innovation to solve problems that matter on a global scale. If your venture represents a meaningful advancement born from science or engineering, Yope is for you.
Program Time Commitment and Structure
The Venture Readiness Program runs for six months, blending weekly online workshops, 1:1 coaching, and access to a global network of mentors, investors, and peers. The time commitment is designed to fit alongside your venture’s day-to-day operations while driving tangible growth and momentum.
Funding and Investment Terms
Each Yope team receives $100K in non-dilutive SAFE funding—uncapped, no discount, no payback. Yope is a registered 501(c)(3) Delaware non-profit, and any future exits from our equity holdings are recycled into new founder grants, fueling the next generation of deep tech innovators.