Free lodging provided | IRL Silicon Valley | 5 Weeks | No degree required, just ambition.


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Build the future. Lead the industry.

5-week immersive program for engineers, hackers, builders, and future founders.

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📍 Program Details

⏰ Program Timeline

May 1st: Application due

May 5th: Final offers (we select on a rolling basis, so you will likely know before)

May 25th: Program start date

June 26th: Demo Day

June 27th: Graduation


🧭 Overview & Contents

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What is the Draper Entrepreneurs' Program?

Our Mission: Fostering leadership in frontier tech

Program Timeline

Choose your Engineering Track

Fellowship Perks & Opportunities

Who Should Apply?

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❓ What is the DraperU Ventures Engineering Fellowship Program?

The Draper University Engineering Fellowship is a 5-week immersive experience designed to accelerate the next generation of engineering leaders and founders. This is a hands-on, high-intensity program for ambitious engineers who are ready to build, grow, and lead — no degree required.

We're not just another fellowship. We’re building a launchpad for diverse talent with bold ideas. Our mission: to foster diverse leadership in robotics by investing in talented individuals from varied backgrounds. We’re here to increase innovation in STEM and empower the leaders who will shape the future of frontier / hardtech — not just at Draper, but across the entire industry. Build for 5 weeks with 40 of the brightest minds in your generation, and get the chance to win up to t$50k in investment at the end of the program to kickstart your journey.

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Our Mission: Fostering leadership in frontier tech

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One of the largest founder residencies in America, live and work with a cohort of 40 other engineers who are building the future.

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Co-working on the same campus as 5 VC firms, alumni, and other students.


📆 Program Timeline