Truist Foundation Fellowship

The Truist Foundation Fellowship, powered by the Watson Institute, is a fully-funded venture and leadership development program designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and nonprofit founders in Georgia, United States. Fellows receive technical training, enhance their business acumen, and gain financial literacy knowledge, all tailored to amplify their impact within the communities they serve. This Fellowship is specifically intended for entrepreneurs dedicated to serving emerging markets across rural and urban Georgia through job creation and economic development initiatives. Ideal candidates are individuals with 1 to 5 years of experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to job creation and economic development within underserved and underbanked communities. Applicants should have ventures that are in the Problem-Solution Fit or Product-Market Fit stages, exhibiting engaged customers or beneficiaries and measurable outcomes in both impact and revenue. Participants must be available to commit to the 16-week program, including weekly virtual workshops held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET, and a one-day in-person immersive event in Atlanta on February 8, 2025. The program also includes organizing a community-focused "Basecamp" workshop and active participation in a culminating Summit event.