beVisioneers Fellowship 2027

beVisioneers is a two-year hybrid fellowship for people aged 18–28 developing early-stage environmental projects. It consists of a Foundation Year focused on entrepreneurship and network development followed by an Ecopreneur Acceleration Year. The 2027 cohort begins in June 2027.

• Applicants must be aged 18–28 when applying.
• Applicants must reside in an eligible country and implement the project there.
• A good command of English is required.
• Applicants must have an existing project or a strong, demonstrably developed idea whose direct and primary purpose is planet-positive.
• Projects must be at idea, prototype or pre-revenue stage and cannot already be financially sustainable.
• Applicants cannot work for Mercedes-Benz or have a parent or guardian employed by Mercedes-Benz.
• Fellows are selected individually, including when applying with a team.
• A minimum commitment of 24 hours per month is required during the fellowship.

• Fully funded participation with no program fee.
• Two years of entrepreneurial learning, coaching and mentorship.
• Needs-based cost-of-living and online-access stipends.
• Project scholarships awarded competitively according to progress and impact potential.
• Regional-summit travel expenses covered.
• Access to venture coaching, expert workshops, local hubs, network events and scaling mentors.
• Fellows retain ownership of intellectual property developed through the program.

• Applicants register on the application platform and submit a written application and short video. Shortlisted applicants complete an online activity in March 2027. Final selection takes place in April 2027, followed by program onboarding and a June 2027 launch.