Fall 2026 AI Fellowship · Sponsorship
Back the builders writing the next era of civic AI.
Sponsor the 3percentclub fellowship and the Spooky Civic AI Hackathon (Oct 23–25, 2026) in NYC—where 70 fellows across two tracks build and apply AI on live city data.
The 3% thesis
Only about 3% of the tech workforce are Black and Latina women.
The fellowship builds that pipeline—pairing rigorous technical training with mentorship so more builders reach the frontier of AI. Sponsors fund the tracks, labs, and mentorship that make it real.
Builders
The technical track. Fellows ship autonomous AI agents, working with production SDKs and APIs on live civic data.
Citizens
The AI-literacy track. No-code fellows learn to apply AI confidently in their work and communities.
Impact
From 2,700 newsletter readers to a 30-builder cohort.
Engagement proof
The Linux Foundation halo
As an Agentic AI Foundation associate member, fellows build on open agentic-AI standards.
“You don't get a logo on a slide. You get your SDK or API built directly into 30 production repos shipped by senior AI engineers on live city data.”
Giving is fast: most corporate partnerships land under $10k for quick approval—pay by corporate card or invoice on receipt through our 501(c)(3).
Why partner
Four ways sponsorship pays off.
Talent pipeline
Meet senior and career-transitioning engineers building real agentic systems—before anyone else does.
Civic impact
Fund a pipeline widening access for the ~3% of the tech workforce who are Black and Latina women.
Demo Night visibility
Put your brand in front of sponsors, investors, and technical leaders at the live capstone.
Prize-category naming
Name a hackathon track or prize and see your SDK or API shipped into production repos.
Sponsorship tiers
Pick the partnership that fits.
All cash tiers are under $10k for fast corporate approval.
Premier Foundational Partner
$10,000+
- Program naming rights across the Fall fellowship
- A dedicated weekly technical block with your team
- A named hackathon track at the Spooky Civic AI Hackathon
- Priority talent partner access to the full cohort
Standalone Partner Workshop
$1,500–$2,500
- Host a single workshop for the community
- Your team leads the session
- Logo + recognition in event materials
Core Fellowship Technical Lab
$3,500
- Sponsor a hands-on technical lab
- Your SDK or API featured in the curriculum
- Recognition across fellowship channels
Hackathon Track Partner
$4,000–$5,000
- Name a track at the Spooky Civic AI Hackathon
- Prize-category naming rights
- On-site presence with builders
Core Fellowship Weekly Block
$5,000
- Own a full weekly block of the fellowship
- Direct engagement with the cohort
- Named block + slide visibility
Capstone Demo Night & Talent Partner
$5,000–$7,500
- Featured presence at Capstone Demo Night
- First-look talent access to the cohort
- Logo on capstone materials + stage recognition
In-kind & community support
Not a cash sponsor? There's still a seat at the table.
Compute & API Credits
Integrated directly into fellowship labs so builders ship on your platform.
Offer this →Venue Partners
NYC space to host 30–60+ builders for weekly sessions and the hackathon.
Offer this →“Spooky Slumber Party” Fuel
Beverage, snack, and skincare sponsorship for the 48-hour Halloween weekend sprint.
Offer this →Get in touch
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Next steps
We're selecting a limited number of strategic partners.
Reach out directly and we'll find the right fit for your team.
Maria Ashby, Founder · hello@3percentclub.org3percentclub · Member, Agentic AI Foundation (Linux Foundation)