Applications for the 2026 Foundations Fellowship are now open. Apply now
2150 CICG Fellows
Advanced Fellows.
In partnership with AppThink and Harmony Venture Labs, our immersive virtual cohort guides the founder who is positioned for investment and ready to scale. Advanced Founders receive expert guidance with growth strategies, mentoring, and technical assistance with wraparound services.
What the program offers
Mentorship
Founders receive one-on-one guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and executives, helping refine business models, strategies, and growth plans.
Resources
Each founder receives 5 hours of expert support in Legal, Accounting, and Marketing — covering contracts and compliance, financial management, and brand strategy — equipping them to launch, scale, and sustain their business.
Funding Connections
Founders receive curated funding connections with investors, VCs, and grant opportunities, plus guidance on pitching and strategy to secure capital and drive growth.
Expert Research Connections
Founders gain research support from students, professors, and subject matter experts — combining fresh ideas, academic rigor, and real-world insight to validate concepts, analyze markets, and strengthen strategy.
What success looks like
Innovation
Problem-to-solution pathways
Growth
A fully tested and validated product
Commercialization
First-customer positioning
Impact
Job creation and measurable revenue
Our cohort members
Meet all founders
Latimer.AI
John Pasmore
An inclusive large language model built to accurately reflect the history and culture of Black and Brown communities.
AXM
Andrew Farrior
Building the rights and royalties infrastructure for the global creative economy.
GlobeKin
Jeremy Vincent
A learning platform building global cultural fluency for the next generation.
Hear their experience
Founders from the Advanced cohort share what the program made possible — in their own words.
Positioned for investment and ready to scale?
Apply now