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The traditional wisdom in science and engineering is that fortune favors the experienced. Yet, innovation also buds from fresh perspectives. Students, unencumbered by conventional thinking or historical standards, possess the creativity and adaptability to drive breakthrough discoveries.

We believe now is a uniquely opportune time. The global economy is shifting at an unprecedented rate, and the world's priorities for the next two decades align with the themes we care most deeply about: inner space (biology + healthcare), outer space (defense + aerospace + manufacturing), and latent space (AI + computational infrastructure + open-source + crypto).

Consider how TSMC's semiconductor dominance has transformed Taiwan into a geopolitical linchpin, or how Moderna's mRNA platform revolutionized vaccine development during the pandemic. College undergraduates are growing up in a world where cutting-edge technologies will shape the human condition, economic growth, and national security. 

College’s most valuable moments often occur outside the classroom. Whether you’re building your own fabrication facility, open-sourcing a development tool, or leading a long-term research study, we want to be your first supporters. You don’t need to be formally incorporated–we embrace early stage projects. Our goal is to help you maintain your technical rigor while supercharging you with mentorship and Lux resources. 

Applications Open Now! 

If you're an undergraduate student already building in the physical, computational, or life sciences, we want to hear from you. The fellowship begins with a three day retreat in NYC at the start of the summer and concludes with our Founders Summit this September. You’ll be matched with two mentors: one from our investment team and another from our portfolio. Throughout the program, we’ll host group sessions featuring portfolio founders, themed discussions, and special guests. 

This fellowship marks just the beginning of what we envision as a long-lasting initiative to identify and nurture the most promising technical talent at the university level. Join us at the frontier.

Apply here: https://www.luxcapital.com/fellowship