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The Immigrant Founder Prize
Open to international graduating students, researchers, and faculty building bold, high-impact companies!
We believe immigrant founders play a big role in driving US innovation. With 44% of U.S. unicorns founded by immigrants, it’s clear that global talent powers American progress. We’re committed to supporting international students as they build the future.
$1M SAFE
no-cap, no-discount
Personalized support
Access to resources
Immigrant Founder Prize
Win a $1M uncapped SAFE with no discount. Get matched with an immigration lawyer, receive hands-on support for your business, and tap into a powerful network and resources to help your company grow.
Is this an investment or a grant?
This is structured as a $1M uncapped SAFE with no discount.
Can you help with a visa?
We’ll connect you with an immigration lawyer to support your status process. While we are happy to initiate this process, we can’t make any guarantees.
Who is eligible to apply?
Teams must include at least one founder of immigrant origin and one affiliated with MIT or Harvard.
What are the judging criteria?
We evaluate teams based on:
- Excellence – standout achievements and bold vision
- Impact – potential to drive meaningful change and be a category-defining company
- Team – technical strength and execution ability
- Feasibility – clear path to building and scaling
- Fit – alignment with E14’s mission to back immigrant founders driving innovation
What should I expect from the application process?
The E14 team will first review applications. Then you'll be invited to pitch on a Zoom call. We'll follow up with questions and aim to finalize the decision by August 15.
What if there are no immigrant founders on my team?
We accept fellowship and investment applications all year long. Please apply here.
