Time is ticking. Applications for the 2026 to 2027 FINNOVATION Fellowship close on June 1, 2026. If you or someone you know is building an impact-driven venture and looking for structure, support, and community, now is the time to apply. The Fellowship is designed for entrepreneurs in the early stages of exploring and shaping a social impact business idea.

The clock is ticking! If you are building a mission driven business, social enterprise, or bold idea with real community impact, this is your sign to apply. 

The FINNOVATION Fellowship is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to test and strengthen their ideas with support, structure, coaching, and community.

Applications close at 11:59 pm CDT on Monday, June 1.

Apply now: https://finnovationinstitute.org/apply

The next opportunity to join the FINNOVATION Fellowship is here! Applications for Cohort 8 will close June 1st. If you are building a social enterprise and looking for support, strategy, and community, we encourage you to apply. 

The next opportunity to join the FINNOVATION Fellowship is almost here. Applications for Cohort 8 will open May 1 through June 1. If you are building a social enterprise and looking for support, strategy, and community, we encourage you to apply. Know someone who should keep an eye on the process? Invite them to join our newsletter so they can stay informed about deadlines, updates, and fellowship news.

We’ve reached a milestone in the FINNOVATION Fellowship, and it’s a big one.

After an intense Discovery Module filled with research, reflection, iteration, and final presentations, we’ve selected the nine entrepreneurs who will advance to the Fellows Module, beginning January 13.

This decision was not easy! The finalists showed not just strong ideas, but strong execution and growth. The Fellows Module is designed for founders who are ready to deepen their work, sharpen their strategy, and build what’s next with focus.

The Discovery Module is where big ideas get tested, stretched, and sharpened. Over the last few weeks, our Fellows and alumni have been doing what they do best: listening, learning, and building ventures that center impact, not just growth.

In case you missed it, here is a look at what's been happening around the FINNOVATION Fellowship.

The Discovery Module is the first phase of the FINNOVATION Fellowship, providing fellows with targeted curriculum, mentorship, and peer support to sharpen their vision and strengthen their strategies. Over the course of the module, participants will engage in business model development, market research, pitching, systems thinking, trend analysis, and network building, laying a strong foundation for sustainable social impact.