Are you interested in leading positive social change in a country that you are connected to? Join the Archimedes Project as a Summer 2018 Frontier Social Entrepreneur and examine the water or sanitation market in-country for 12-weeks.

Fellows examine the water and sanitation market, needs and customer attitudes, build local partnerships and may even begin micro-testing business ideas. At the end of this period, the fellows present their findings to the Archimedes Project. Based on demonstrated aptitude during this Fellowship period, Fellows may be selected as an Archimedes Project co-founder. We would then work together to design and launch an enterprise to increase access to clean water or sanitation.

The fellow may receive a stipend of $2,500-5,000 towards flight and room and board in-country.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and those received by February 9 will receive priority.

Fellow Criteria

Fellows must be deeply connected to an Archimedes Project target country and be able to live there and serve as a fellow full-time during the fellowship period. They must be available 5-10 hours for the 4-8 weeks prior to their fellowship. They must meet the Archimedes Project entrepreneur criteria and be interested in co-founding a clean water or sanitation social enterprise with the Archimedes Project.

Who Should Apply?

Anyone who has a deep commitment to improving the wellbeing of a country and believes that clean water and sanitation are key to that. We are looking for leaders who will with us to design, develop and launch the next generation of clean water enterprise. Enterprises that provide sustainable access while creating jobs. Key characteristics: A strong entrepreneurial spirit, creative intelligence, leadership and resilience. Please emphasize why you will be equipped to research the market in that particular county.

Priority Countries

If you are interested in working in a non-listed country, please be sure to indicate the country and why.