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Y COMBINATOR SUMMER FELLOWS GRANTS 2026
DATA_OVERVIEW
The Y Combinator Summer Fellows Grants program offers individuals a chance to work full-time on ambitious technical projects, often with a focus on AI or software engineering, by providing a $20,000 cash award and $90,000 in compute credits. Participants are invited to attend YC–s AI Startup School and enjoy co-working sessions at YC–s office, culminating in a demo day to showcase progress. The goal is to encourage students to push their technical capabilities and build impactful projects over the summer.
YIELD_BENEFITS
- :: $20,000 cash grant to support independent technical projects
- :: $90,000 in cloud computing credits from major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- :: Invitations to YC–s AI Startup School and special events
- :: Co-working sessions at Y Combinator–s office during the summer
- :: Opportunity to present your project at a group demo day
- :: Access to advice and informal mentorship from YC partners
- :: Additional credits from participating YC-linked platforms (e.g., Fly.io, Supabase)
ELIGIBILITY_REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate students in computer science, engineering, or related technical fields; exceptionally technical applicants from other majors or with impressive technical experience are also welcome.