Activate AI Fund Launches Summer Fellowship Program for Students

Activate Launches Fellowship Programme for AI Startups

Activate, a $75 million venture capital fund focused on artificial intelligence startups, has introduced the "Activate Fellows" summer fellowship programme. This initiative aims to provide students interested in working with Indian AI startups with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

The programme is open to undergraduate and graduate students from around the world and will commence on June 1. Participating students will be selected to work with AI startups, including Sarvam AI, Emergent, Composio, Gnani AI, Dashverse, and Neysa, among others.

According to the programme's details, selected fellows will be paired with senior technology leaders for mentorship and will have access to Activate's events, founder dinners, and community meetups. The programme will also include weekly cohort engagements, providing fellows with a comprehensive learning experience.

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To support the fellows, Activate will provide a stipend to cover costs associated with staying in Bengaluru during the programme. Applications for the fellowship close on May 15, giving students a limited window to apply.

The launch of the Activate Fellows programme coincides with growing activity in India's AI ecosystem. Startups across areas such as foundational models, developer tools, and enterprise AI continue to attract investor interest and talent, making this an exciting time for students and professionals interested in the field.