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Thiel Fellowship

by Thiel Foundation

Two-year fellowship giving young people grants to build companies or projects instead of attending college.

  • StageIdea – Pre-seed
  • EquityEquity-free
  • FormatRemote
  • LocationGlobal

What you get

  1. 01

    $250,000 grant over two years (2026 class)

  2. 02

    Mentorship from the Thiel Foundation network

  3. 03

    Fellows build instead of attending college

Who can apply

Young founders and builders (historically 22 or under) willing to pursue their project full-time.

Idea MVP Pre-seed Seed Series A

Sectors: Sector-agnostic

How to apply

  1. 1
    Check you're eligible

    Read the criteria above and confirm details on the official page.

  2. 2
    Prepare your material
    • A crisp one-line pitch and short deck
    • A 1–3 minute founder video, if asked
    • Impact or traction metrics
    • Team details and links
  3. 3
    Apply on the official site

    Applications go directly to Thiel Foundation. Kreeaa doesn't submit on your behalf.

  4. 4
    Track it in Kreeaa

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Summary based on the organiser's official website, last checked 2026-10. Terms, eligibility, benefits and deadlines change: always confirm on the official page. Kreeaa is not affiliated with Thiel Foundation unless stated.

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