BOLD Fellowship for Entrepreneurship
Startup incubator based in NYC for young aspiring entrepreneurs coming from the Western Balkans.
Programs by country
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Bosnia & Herzegovina
Applications for the BOLD Fellowship for Entrepreneurship are now officially closed.
North Macedonia
Applications for the BOLD Fellowship for Entrepreneurship are now officially closed.
Serbia
Applications for the BOLD Fellowship for Entrepreneurship are now officially closed.
Why the BOLD Fellowship for Entrepreneurship:
Method
To become the future founder and further develop entrepreneurship skillsets we use a hands-on and experiential growth model. We place you in the shoes of a founder and push you to test your idea, gain a better understanding of your market, and have you run through our boot-camp program in the U.S.
Dedication
We are committed to support the growth of your entrepreneurial mindset and help you refine your current and future startup idea. We believe in passion driven and persistence powered future founders.
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Network
We work with top-notch mentors and industry experts in NYC and beyond to bring you to your future community and meet like-minded peers.
Location
We bring ambitious future founders to New York City and expose them to the City's entrepreneurial ecosystem and leading startup know-how.
“Traditional education does not teach you to be BOLD. What really strikes me about this program is that people not only learn that they can do it, but that they can embolden other people, that they can give other people courage”
JC Jung
Impact Entrepreneur
It made me realize that I am a really innovative and forward-thinking person, where I didn’t have the opportunity to explore this before. It also made me realize that I am extremely resourceful.
Hana Vrućak
Bold Fellow
BOLD fellowship is a revealing experience for me. As someone who deeply cares about youth empowerment, I just found the perfect place to meet amazing people and also give back.
Amra Začina
CMO, MOP
Who is the program for?
Individuals coming from and residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia.
Anyone with a startup idea in the ‘Ideation to Pre-MVP’ stage
Must be aged 18-25 at the moment of applying
This is a fully funded program including travel, accommodation, meals, and programmatic components. No equity!
Program Overview
Startup incubator based in NYC for young aspiring entrepreneurs coming from the Western Balkans
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The BOLD Fellowship for Entrepreneurship is a program of the U.S. Department of State.
Entrepreneurs for Global Change implements the BOLD Fellowship for Entrepreneurship in partnership with the U.S. Embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
Frequently asked questions
The call for applications opens in mid-October every year and you can apply via our website by completing a short application form.
If selected, the second stage is a short video pitch you have to submit related to your idea and market understanding. The final stage is an interview with one of our review committee members. After that we review all the candidates to identify the best Fellowship cohort.
The application form is the first stage of the overall process that includes a set of brief personal questions, short essay questions, and a letter of recommendation that you have to attach to the form.
If you are committed to your tech solution, passionate about entrepreneurship, have a good understanding of your target market, and ready to be BOLD, this is the right program for you!
The entire incubator program including visa to the U.S., travelling to the U.S., accommodation, meals, activities, access to unique startup events, and programmatic activities are included. You only need to be able to cover your own “I love NYC” t-shirt!
The incubator program consists of three components. The virtual program takes place once a week with a 2-hour commitment. The in-person program in NY state is a full-time 4-week long program. Once you return to your country of origin, we have flexible programmatic activities over 4 months, including demo day’s and pitch events.
Absolutely; being the entrepreneur you will be persistent and come back even stronger and more focused on becoming a BOLD Fellow.
