Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the beVisioneers Fellowship Program to help bring your planet-positive ideas to life, regardless of your entrepreneurial experience or your financial situation.
The focus areas, objectives, priorities, or themes of the program include Personal sustainability, focused on individual and collective leadership, well-being, and resilience; Environmental Sustainability, focused on knowledge and application of planet-positive concepts and practices; Venture sustainability, focused on entrepreneurial mindsets and skills to turn ideas into action; specific sustainability zones such as Food Waste or Clean Water; and amplification of impact through localization and collaborative frameworks.
During the first year of the Fellowship, participants engage in a 12-month foundational innovation program designed to equip them with the necessary skills, networks, and knowledge to launch market-tested prototypes, supported by venture coaching, mentoring, and project scholarships. In the subsequent two years, Fellows continue to access peer support, venture coaching, programming, and connections to sustain their long-term success as planet-positive innovators.
Projects demonstrating the highest potential for environmental impact may be awarded project scholarships of up to 20,000 euros. The program is structured around three learning labs that cover personal, environmental, and venture sustainability, ensuring a holistic approach to developing leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities. Fellows also have the opportunity to attend regional and global summits, where they can meet other participants, engage with industry experts, participate in pitch competitions, and access additional project scholarships.
beVisioneers fellows benefit from strong global media exposure, with achievements celebrated across the Fellowship’s channels and coverage secured in major publications such as Forbes, Reuters, and The Times of India. Financial support is available to ensure all applicants can participate regardless of resources, including assistance for internet access, laptops, or investing time in the Fellowship.
To be eligible for the beVisioneers Fellowship, applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 28 at the time of applying, reside in Chile, Costa Rica, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, USA, or Zimbabwe (and plan to stay in one of these countries for the entire 3-year Fellowship), have a good command of the English language, show a strong dedication to positive environmental change, demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit including persistence, resilience, and determination, have an environmental challenge they want to tackle in one or more of the target countries, and not work for, or have a parent or guardian who works for Mercedes-Benz.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified during the selection period from March to May 2026, and the Fellowship’s 12-month intensive program (Year One) will launch in June 2026. Applying for the Fellowship begins with registration on the application platform, followed by completion of a written and video application, and culminates in a shortlisting process that includes an online activity for selected candidates. The application deadline is January 25, 2026.
For more information, visit beVisioneers.