Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026

Overview

The Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026 is a selected international network for people who actively contribute to innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, research and community development. Fellows support the Maple ecosystem by identifying promising talent, connecting organizations and communities, sharing knowledge, and helping create international opportunities for emerging innovators.

Fellows' roles include talent discovery, which means identifying and introducing promising AI, robotics, technology, research or innovation teams, and ecosystem connection, linking universities, associations, startups, innovation communities and organizations with Maple. They also support selected Maple opportunities and announcements within their professional networks, contribute insights, mentoring or expertise, and help strengthen connections between innovators and ecosystems in different countries. Selected fellows may nominate promising teams for Maple Awards participation or scholarship consideration.

What you get

Benefits include an official appointment as a Global Innovation Fellow for the 2026 edition, a personalized membership card with member ID and QR verification, a digital certificate, and an official announcement poster for social media. Selected fellows may be featured on the Maple Awards or Maple ecosystem website, and receive special conditions and discounts for selected Maple competitions, events, masterclasses and programmes.

Eligible fellows may also receive feedback, introductions and guidance on selected ideas and projects, and may be considered for international innovation competitions, exhibitions, delegations or partner programmes, subject to eligibility and selection. They gain access to a network of professionals, innovators, scientific experts, organizations and mentors, and priority consideration for selected future panels, masterclasses and initiatives.

Who can apply

The fellowship is open to entrepreneurs, researchers, technology professionals, ecosystem leaders, mentors and innovators, including professionals who actively shape innovation in their region or field.

How to apply

Applications are reviewed individually, and only a limited number of candidates are selected.