The Outliers Fellowship is a flagship program dedicated to identifying and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders in MENA. Each year, a select number of exceptional early-career fellows are carefully selected to join the program.
We’re looking for individuals passionate about solving the challenges of building innovative solutions for emerging markets and eager to grow as leaders shaping the future of MENA.
Hands-on Startup Experience
Get matched with one of Outliers’ portfolio companies for a summer internship and experience the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship.
Personalized Mentorship
Gain guidance from Outliers’ Partners and tech leaders, leveraging their experience and expertise to accelerate your professional growth.
Exclusive Events
Join highly-curated events, designed specifically for fellows and network with founders, investors as well as thought leaders.
Lifelong Community
Build lasting relationships with like-minded fellows and stay connected through exclusive year round Outliers community events.
Application Submission
This is where you tell us about yourself, your interests, and why you believe you’ll be a fit for the Fellowship! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
→ The application deadline is February 26, 2025.
Fellow Interviews and Selection
All applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will advance to the next stage. You will be virtually interviewed by the Outliers selection committee where you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills and aspirations.
→ All applicants will be notified if they have been selected for an interview by March 14, 2025.
Matching
If you’ve reached this stage – Congrats! Your profile as a fellowship finalist will be shared with our participating portfolio companies. The companies will review the profiles, conduct interviews if needed, and extend offers to the candidates they believe are the best fit.
→ Finalist profiles will be shared with companies April 1, 2025.
Becoming an Outliers Fellow
Fellowship candidates who accept the internship offer officially become an Outliers Fellow. The details of the internship, including start and end dates, will be coordinated directly between the finalist and the company.
→ The internship will span at least 10 weeks, beginning in June and concluding by August 2025, granting the fellow full access to all program activities, resources, and opportunities.
For any questions or further information, feel free to reach out to us at fellowship@outliers.vc – we’d love to hear from you!
Outliers is an early-stage investment firm backing outlier founders in MENA. We are an operator-led firm, partnering with the entrepreneurs shaping the region’s tech and business landscape. We work with founders who build differently, uncovering category-defining opportunities that create outsized outcomes.
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