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a16z Speedrun Alpha Fellowship

domaina16z Speedrun Alpha FellowshipverifiedVerified · Aug 16
Funding / Offer
$20K equity-free grant + path to up to $250K; auto path to Speedrun interview
scheduleDuration8 weeks + summer build
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eventStatusApplications Open
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Duration
8 weeks + summer build
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Equity
0% on grant
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Funding
$20K equity-free grant + path to up to $250K; auto path to Speedrun interview
military_tech
Selectivity
Competitive

infoAbout this program

Launched Feb 2026 for pre-idea, pre-team technical students and recent grads. Founder track: $20K equity-free + investment path. Joiner track: full-time placement at a16z portfolio companies. Official site live Aug 2026.

inventory_2What's Included

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Investment

$20K equity-free grant + path to up to $250K; auto path to Speedrun interview

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Equity

0% on grant

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Duration

8 weeks + summer build

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Program

a16z Speedrun Alpha Fellowship

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Type

Accelerator

checklistEligibility

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  • check_circlePre-idea / student / recent grad
  • check_circleFocus: Pre-idea technical founders / students
  • check_circleLocation: USA – San Francisco
  • check_circleRegion: USA

directions_runHow to Apply

4 steps
  1. 1

    Review a16z Speedrun Alpha Fellowship eligibility (Pre-idea / student / recent grad; focus: Pre-idea technical founders / students).

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    Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.

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    Submit via https://alpha.a16zspeedrun.com/.

  4. 4

    Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.

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tagTags & categories

#Fellowships#Pre-idea#Pre-idea technical founders / students#USA#Accelerator