Builders Fellowship
The Builders Fellowship
The Builders Fellowship is the bridge between learning and real-world work — for selected high-performing learners.
An intensive project-based fellowship for selected learners. · Program length is set per cohort
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From Learning to Building
The Builders Fellowship is the bridge between learning and real-world work — for selected high-performing learners.
Who it's for
Learners who have built momentum on Our Innovation — courses, projects, and readiness — and are ready for an intensive, mentor-supported build.
Outcomes — honest framing
Top fellows may become eligible for partner projects, placements or future Our Innovation opportunities as they become available. Admission is selective. We do not promise employment.
Program structure
Learn. Build. Collaborate. Launch. Present.
- Wks 1–2LearnCourses and certificates.
- Wks 3–4BuildShip a real project or venture.
- Week 5CollaborateMentors, office hours, peer review.
- Week 6LaunchFinalize and go to market.
- Week 7Demo DayPresent. Graduate.
How it works
Learn
Build foundation through courses and pathways on Our Innovation.
Build
Turn learning into a working product, service, or venture with mentors.
Collaborate
Get direct feedback from mentors and other builders.
Launch
Ship your work. Present on Demo Day. Bridge into real-world opportunities.
Cohorts
Program length is set per cohort.
The Builders Fellowship
A 6-week fellowship for builders who develop real solutions—not just startups—through courses, mentorship, execution, and Demo Day.
- Build products and services that solve real problems.
- Lead teams and communities that compound.
- Execute—turn ideas into companies people use.
September 28, 2026 — November 16, 2026 · Apply by August 15, 2026
Start: September 28, 2026
End: November 16, 2026
Duration: 6 weeks · Demo Day week 7
Current: Week 3 of 7
4 weeks remaining · Phase: Build
Applications closed August 15, 2026.
Demo Day
Fellows present what they built. The strongest work gets featured. Mentors stay with you through the build.
Benefits
What you get
Education, mentorship, community, and the tools to launch—including Marketplace Business Premium.
Includes 12 months of Marketplace Business Premium · $500 value
Ilé Ìṣẹ́ Marketplace Business Premium — 12 months
Included · $500Every fellow gets 12 months of Business Premium on Ilé Ìṣẹ́ Marketplace—the same tools growing businesses use to list, sell, and operate.
Premium Business Account for 12 months
- Unlimited product listings
- Professional storefront
- Custom business website
- AI-powered business tools
- Analytics dashboard
- Customer management
- Marketing tools
- Priority support
- New premium features during the fellowship
Also included
Curriculum
Practical business education for founders.
Tools
Professional software to run and launch your company.
Mentorship
Direct advice from people who have built before.
Community
A cohort of founders building at the same time.
Marketplace
12 months of Ilé Ìṣẹ́ Marketplace Business Premium ($500).
Certificate
An Our Innovation Builders Fellowship Certificate.
Included
- Business education—
- Mentorship—
- Founder community—
- Launch support—
- AI business tools—
- Ilé Ìṣẹ́ Marketplace Business Premium (12 months)$500
Package value
$500+
Updates as valued benefits are added.
Applications are open
If you are building something real, apply.