BCV Labs Summer Fellowship 2026 (University/Masters/PhD)

BCV Labs Summer Fellowship 2026

For over two decades, Bain Capital Ventures (BCV) has connected exceptional student talent with the startups shaping the future. Our Fellows have gone on to work with and build category-defining companies like Decagon, OpenAI, Ramp, Crosby, SpaceX, Clay, DeepMind, and more.

The BCV Labs Fellowship is a selective summer program for standout rising seniors, master’s students, and PhD candidates who want to immerse themselves in the venture and startup ecosystem.

As a BCV Labs Summer Fellow, you will:

Join an elite circle of builders and visionaries.

Immerse yourself in a community of exceptional student innovators through Fellows-only experiences such as overnight retreats, insider access to San Francisco’s startup scene, curated San Francisco adventures, and intimate dinners with BCV Partners, founders, and top operators.

Connect with the brightest minds shaping what’s next.

Join a cohort of ambitious peers from soon to be generational companies who share a drive to build and explore. Throughout the summer, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the hottest startups being built, and gain a deeper understanding of how bold ideas grow into breakout companies.

Build your future with the people who back the next generation of founders.

Forge lasting connections with BCV’s team of investors, operators, and mentors. We will help you chart a path towards success in startups and technology and connect you to a network that will stay with you long after the summer ends.

Who We’re Looking For:

The BCV Labs Fellowship is designed for exceptional students that are high agency, love building, and exude curiosity. To be eligible, applicants should:

• Be based in San Francisco during Summer 2026 with a secured internship at a high-growth startup or tech company.

• Be pursuing a technical or research-focused degree (undergraduate or graduate level) and bring a genuine curiosity about people, product development, and the venture ecosystem.

• Be excited to show up in person for community events, group dinners, and mentorship experiences throughout the summer.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The final deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.