Take your Startup to the Next Level with the FCAT Fellowship
To advance and strengthen innovation ecosystems across the globe, FCAT leads the FCAT Fellowship. The FCAT Fellowship gives motivated startup founders immediate access to thriving tech ecosystems along with tangible support that can accelerate their startup.
How Your Startup Can Benefit
Hotdesking
Get access to hotdesking space at leading innovation hubs
Initial Startup Package
Make sure your startup’s foundation is solid with initial first year support including access to tools and discounts
Professional Headshots
We’ll help make sure your digital presence is on-brand
Mentoring
Get 1:1 expert coaching from mentors including top entrepreneurs, industry experts and thought leaders
Priority Access
Get notified about exclusive tech meetups and events, and access to regional innovation ecosystems
Surprise Perks Await
New benefits and opportunities are in the works to make each cohort a unique experience
“At the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, we are focused on emerging technology and trends that will shape the next generation of financial services. We believe startups have a critical role to play in building what's next and we want to help give them the best possible start.”
- Aaron Smith | Head of Innovation Ecosystem
Who We’re Looking For
Are you the trailblazing, idea-igniting, and game-changing founder we’ve been waiting for? We are on the look out for passionate early-stage founders who embody the spirit of innovation and possess the determination to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. Apply today if you:
- Are a Tech-Driven Innovator who solves problems: Your startup harnesses the power of technology to disrupt industries, solves real-world problems, and makes a positive impact.
- Bounce Back: Life threw you lemons, and you made lemonade. Resilience is your middle name. You navigate unpredictable paths with tenacity and embrace adversity as an opportunity to grow.
- Have a Global Mind: Your vision isn’t limited to city blocks. You’re out to change the world, one innovation at a time.
Want to Accelerate Your Startup?
UNITED STATES
FCAT collaborates with American Underground, located in North Carolina, to offer a cohort of the FCAT Fellowship that is open to US-based startups. The FCAT Fellowship seeks early-stage startup founders leveraging emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges. Through the program, innovators will have access to top tech resources, mentorship, and a thriving entrepreneurial community.
Applications close September 5.
EUROPE
In collaboration with Dogpatch Labs, a startup hub located in the heart of Dublin’s Digital Docklands, FCAT offers the FCAT Fellowship to European based entrepreneurs and start-ups. By collaborating with Dogpatch Labs, fellows are immersed into a thriving ecosystem of like-minded entrepreneurs offering a stimulating environment for networking, mentorship and beyond.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE EUROPEAN COHORT ARE NOW CLOSED. Check back in 2025 for another cohort.
Meet Our Past Fellows
Lip
Lip, founded by David Atkinson (a former digital producer), is transforming global communication with
AI-powered video translation, enabling seamless multilingual interactions for brands like Treatwell and
Utempo Global.
gClinics
gClinics, founded by Auindrila Das (a genomics scientist with a background in genetic engineering and molecular medicine) in February 2024, has a mission to help healthcare professionals and individuals make informed healthcare decisions by integrating actionable genomic insights into standard medical practice.
DevA11y
DevA11y, founded by Cormac Chisholm and Patrick Guiney, is an AI-powered accessibility compliance platform designed to simplify and streamline the process of making digital products accessible to all users. DevA11y integrates accessibility expert feedback and advanced AI to help manage risk and enhance accessibility in real-time, making websites, web apps, and mobile apps more inclusive for everyone, especially in light of the upcoming European Accessibility Act, which will take effect in less than a year.
