Empowering the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
The EVE Global Fellowship selects 20 exceptional engineers, documentarians, policy researchers, and community organizers for an intensive 6-month paid incubation program with world-class mentorship.
Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Cohort · $600 – $1,200 / Month + $5,000 Project Seed Grant
20
Fellows Selected Per Cohort
6
Months Paid Incubation & Studio
$5K
Dedicated Seed Grant per Project
1:1
Mentorship with Global Diaspora
Track A · Software & AI Architecture
Build scalable open-source tools, Kurdish NLP models, mobile utilities, or data pipelines that strengthen regional transparency and citizen access.
Ideal for: Full-stack developers, AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and UI/UX systems designers.
Track B · Documentary & Cultural Heritage
Create immersive multimedia series, 3D photogrammetric archives, investigative podcasts, or trilingual publications preserving regional stories.
Ideal for: Photojournalists, documentary filmmakers, 3D artists, sound designers, and investigative writers.
Track C · Policy & Civic Entrepreneurship
Design grassroots programs, youth sports leagues, women's legal empowerment networks, or municipal environmental interventions.
Ideal for: Community organizers, policy analysts, NGO founders, and civic advocates.
Monthly Living Stipend
Competitive financial support ($600 – $1,200/month) allowing fellows to dedicate 100% of their focus to their project.
1-on-1 Global Mentorship
Weekly advisory sessions paired directly with engineers, executives, and professors in London, Berlin, and the US.
Project Seed Capital
Direct $5,000 non-dilutive grant to purchase hardware, conduct field research, or fund media production.
liiink Platform Integration
Immediate distribution to hundreds of thousands of users across Kurdistan and Iraq through the liiink super-app.
