Track A
Build an HoI Idea.
Take a researched idea from the HoI catalogue forward as a Fellow.
Apply
The front door is a conversation.
Applications are open on a rolling basis. Book a call with the HoI team — we’ll figure out together whether the Fellowship is the right fit, and which track makes sense.
01 — Before you apply
Are you the right fit?
A short, honest check. We’d rather you self-select out than spend a cycle finding out the fit isn’t there.
Not on the list? Write to us anyway — exceptions happen.
- 01 You’re currently enrolled at an IIT, NIT, or other premier institution defined by HoI.
- 02 You’re in your second year of college or above. Earlier years are welcome to introduce themselves — we’ll stay in touch.
- 03 You can treat this as your primary building endeavour during the fellowship. Not a side project.
- 04 You’re comfortable with HoI holding IP and operational control of the venture. The equity option for you is post-college.
- 05 You actually want to build something. Not just to have the title of having tried.
02 — Pick a track
Both tracks lead to the same place.
Track B
Bring your own problem.
Already building something? Apply to bring it into the HoI portfolio.
03 — How the conversation works
Three stages. No slides. No theatrics.
We want to understand how you think. The process is structured so you can show that without preparation overhead.
Stage 01
Application
A structured written application, specific to the idea or track. We want your thinking.
Stage 02
Problem Deep-Dive
A focused conversation with the HoI team. We go deep on the problem and your approach.
Stage 03
Decision
Go/no-go within a defined window. If selected, a Fellowship Agreement covering stipend, IP, equity, and post-college option.
04 — Start the conversation
Tell us about yourself.
Fill in the form and we’ll be in touch within three working days. No need to prepare materials — just tell us who you are, where you study, and what you’d want to build.
We read every submission. We respond to every one — even if the answer is no.
We read every application. We respond to every one — even if the answer is no. The bar holds, but the door is open.