ACT Fellowship 2024-25 cohort
Application closes on 13th August 24
ACT is a non-profit venture philanthropy platform that is built upon the premise that an entrepreneurial mindset, technology & innovation and collective action have the power to create meaningful social impact at scale. We are driven by a bias for action to catalyse social change through collaboration across the board – startup founders, VCs, industry experts, NGOs, government stakeholders as well as the public at large. Our grants are given as seed capital to incubate and accelerate innovations that have demonstrated ability to address some of India’s most complex social needs. In addition to providing funding, we work with our grantees on their strategy as well as operations and help them harness the strength of our collective – through best-in-class industry mentorship that can enable them to build sustainable organisations.
If you’re looking to build your career in social impact, pivot your professional journey towards impact investing or hope to become a social entrepreneur, the ACT Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for you to learn from leading investors and startup founders and gain real-world experience in venture philanthropy.
Our Purpose
The ACT Fellowship is an opportunity for early to mid-career professionals to learn what it takes to leverage venture philanthropy for creating social impact at scale.If you’re looking to build your career in social impact, pivot your professional journey towards impact investing or hope to become a social entrepreneur, this program will offer you a platform to learn from leading investors and startup founders to help you gain real-world experience in venture philanthropy.
9 Month Full-Time Program
The ACT Fellowship is an intensive apprenticeship experience that enables you to learn what it means to apply venture capital principles to philanthropy.
4 Impact Spaces
As an ACT Fellow, you’ll work with one of our 4 focus areas i.e. ed-tech, public healthcare, climate action or gender inclusivity.
40 Hours/Week
Fellows will work with the ACT team on a wide array of projects including sector research, dealflow sourcing, due diligence, investment pitches, portfolio management, impact assessment, collaborative programs, industry events & partnerships etc.
6 Fully-Funded Fellows
We’re highly selective about who we invite into the program to ensure that our Fellows have an incredible peer-learning experience as well.
Program Structure
All Fellows will be paid a stipend of Rs. 60,000 per month and each graduating Fellow, on successfully completing the program, will receive an experience letter from ACT.
Who Are We Looking For
Entrepreneurial Self-Starters
Ambitious go-getters who can think on their feet, are hungry to learn, enjoy taking on challenges and can work both independently and as part of a team.
Passionate About Innovation
Individuals who deeply believe that innovation can accelerate social impact and are abreast of the latest technology trends in the impact space.
Deeply Invested In Social Impact
Aspiring change-makers who are genuinely interested in the social sector and want to catalyse meaningful change.
Fascinated By Venture Philanthropy
Sharp thinkers with a bias for action who are intrigued by the idea of applying venture capital principles to social impact.
The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the Fellowship is to be a resident Indian citizen, a graduate of any discipline from an accredited university in or outside India, have at least 2 years of full time work experience and based in or willing to relocate to either Bombay, Delhi or Bangalore for the duration of the program.
While we welcome applications from across all professional backgrounds, prior experience as a founder or in strategy consulting / investment banking / impact investing / social sector will be an added advantage.
Application & Selection Process
Interested candidates will need to complete and submit an online application form before the stipulated deadline – those shortlisted will be invited for a virtual case interview and then an in-person interview with a member of ACT’s leadership team.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and since we have limited spots, we would recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Selected candidates will undergo reference checks before being matched with an ACT vertical for their Fellowship.
The program will commence in September 2024.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
Please Note:
Applications for the 2024-25 cohort are now open! Application Deadline: 13th August, 2024
