About this opportunity
The Maple Global Innovation Fellowship is connected to The Maple Awards, an initiative focused on innovation in fields such as artificial intelligence and robotics. It is a selective international network that appoints a limited number of Global Innovation Fellows for 2026.
Fellows help the ecosystem by discovering promising innovators, connecting universities, startups and communities, sharing opportunities, mentoring and nominating strong teams for Maple Awards participation. The fellowship sits apart from the Maple Awards Scientific Committee and Jury, and it is aimed at people already contributing to innovation in their own region or field.
Selected Fellows receive an official appointment as a Global Innovation Fellow for 2026, a personalised fellowship membership card with a member ID and QR verification, an official digital certificate, a public profile on the Maple ecosystem website and a personal introduction poster, along with access to a global network of innovators.
There is no application fee and no fixed closing date is published, so interested professionals can apply through the official fellowship page while appointments remain open.
What you receive
- Official appointment as a Global Innovation Fellow for 2026
- Personalised fellowship membership card with a member ID and QR verification
- Official digital certificate
- Public profile on the Maple ecosystem website
- Personal introduction poster
- Access to a global network of innovators
Who can apply
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders
- Researchers and engineers
- AI and robotics professionals
- Innovation managers, mentors and investors
- University and technology professionals, community and ecosystem builders
- Applicants should show relevant professional experience and active involvement in innovation
Documents to prepare
- Details of your professional experience
- Examples of your involvement in innovation
- The networks or communities you can contribute to
How to apply
- Open the official Maple Global Innovation Fellowship page.
- Complete the fellowship application form on that page.
- Submit your application while appointments remain open, as there is no fixed deadline.
Selection process
- The Maple team reviews applications and appoints a limited number of Global Innovation Fellows for 2026.
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is stated on the official fellowship page.
Is there a closing date?
No fixed deadline is published, so you can apply while appointments remain open.
What do Fellows receive?
An official 2026 appointment, a membership card with QR verification, a digital certificate, a public profile and an introduction poster.
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