The Fellowship

It is a one-year journey of learning and connection, and the beginning of an ongoing journey of development for the next generation of startup founders in the UK.

Who Is It For?

Yozma is for ambitious, entrepreneurial students who are already building, questioning, and thinking beyond the classroom. If you’re the one asking tougher questions, starting side projects or thinking globally, this is your crowd.

Applicants should apply in Year 2. They will start the programme at the end of their second year and continue during Year 3 of their undergraduate studies.

We’re looking for self-starters who:

  • Have a deep curiosity about startups, investing or innovation
  • Are bold thinkers who want to build something, now or in the future
  • Thrive on challenge, fast pace and fresh perspectives
  • Value impact, connection and the chance to broaden their worldview

The Yozma Fellowship is designed for students who aspire to build ventures in the future and are actively exploring entrepreneurship. It is not intended for students already running established startups.

Register your interest to join a one-year immersive fellowship connecting entrepreneurial UK students with the Startup Nation’s most innovative minds.

Express your interest

What You Gain

It’s a fast-paced, high-impact, immersive experience designed to give you:

  • Real-world exposure to startups, VCs, founders and innovation hubs
  • Hands-on learning from masterclasses, site visits and group challenges
  • A powerful network connecting you to peers, mentors and investors
  • Lifelong access to the Yozma community, events and future opportunities It may be a small country on the map, but when it comes to innovation, Israel is a global heavyweight. With more startups per capita than anywhere else on Earth, it’s not just a hub of entrepreneurial activity. It’s a mindset, a way of thinking, and a culture of problem-solving.

Timeline & Structure

  • Applications Open: Feb 2026
  • Trip to Israel: June 2026
  • Fellowship Year: September 2026 -June 2027

The Fellowship starts with 1 week immersive trip in Israel meeting 50 founders, investors and innovation leaders. Fellows return to a year-long programme of events, meeting as a community each 6 weeks (Total of 6 hands-on sessions a year) with a leading founder or investor for a dedicated 3-hour sessions, learning from their stories and experience providing Fellows unparalleled exposure to the UK startup ecosystem.

Once the Fellowship is over you become an Alumni: You will be invited to dedicated community events with leading speakers and community members to share more about their journey and building your own network and career as you scale and grow.

This trip is designed and operated with safety, inclusivity and accessibility in mind.