Deadline: 2 March 2018
Applications are open for Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship 2018 to empower young European and Eurasian entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools, networks, and resources they need to turn ideas into action and grow successful enterprises.
In 2018, the YTILI Fellowship will engage up to 70 young European and Eurasian leaders in a series of professional development and leadership activities to support the growth and development of commercial and social business ventures in their home communities.
Benefits
- Gain professional experience, skills, and connections valuable to enhancing your business or social venture.
- Network with a dynamic group of experts and mentors in the United States and Europe.
- Expand your professional network and develop relationships with peers and counterparts on both sides of the Atlantic.
- Explore the policy context, financial landscape, and networks of U.S. entrepreneurial ecosystems.
- Join the growing network of dynamic European and Eurasian entrepreneurs committed to enhancing the transatlantic relationship and contributing to the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystems in their home communities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any other protected characteristic as established by U.S. Law. Please review the following eligibility requirements for the YTILI fellowship:
- Are between the ages of 24 and 35 by January 29, 2018.
- Currently resides in one of the participating countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
- Are eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 Visa.
- Have at least 2 years of entrepreneurial/leadership experience with a startup business or social venture.
- Are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- Are not a U.S. government employee.
- Are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Please note: Fellows are not allowed to have dependents (including spouses and children) accompany them during the fellowship, including the U.S. experience and the European Summit.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit YTILI Fellowship.