Call for Applications: Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026
Applications are now open for the Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026, a selective international initiative for professionals contributing to innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, research and community development.
Organised by the Maple AI Innovation Foundation and connected to The Maple Awards, the fellowship is designed to build an international network of innovators and ecosystem leaders who can identify emerging talent, connect organisations and communities, share knowledge and create opportunities for innovators across borders.
The fellowship is open internationally and is not limited to applicants from a particular country.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is aimed at professionals who are actively contributing to innovation in their fields or communities.
Potential applicants include:
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders
- Researchers and engineers
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics professionals
- Technology professionals
- Innovation managers
- Mentors and ecosystem builders
- Investors
- University and research professionals
- Community leaders
- Industry leaders
- Young innovation leaders
Applicants are expected to demonstrate relevant professional experience, connections to innovation communities or networks, and the ability to contribute to the wider Maple ecosystem.
What Will Global Innovation Fellows Do?
Selected Fellows will become part of an international network supporting innovation and emerging talent.
Their potential responsibilities include:
Talent Discovery: Identifying and introducing promising AI, Robotics, technology, research and innovation teams.
Ecosystem Connection: Connecting universities, startups, associations, innovation communities and organisations with the Maple ecosystem.
Community Engagement: Sharing relevant Maple opportunities and announcements with professional networks.
Knowledge Contribution: Contributing professional insights, mentoring, discussions and expertise where appropriate.
Team Nomination: Nominating promising AI and Robotics teams for consideration for Maple Awards participation or scholarship opportunities.
Global Connection: Helping strengthen relationships among innovators and innovation ecosystems across different countries.
What Does the Fellowship Offer?
Selected Fellows will receive official recognition as Global Innovation Fellows for the 2026 edition.
Other benefits listed by the organisers include:
- Personalised Fellowship Membership Card
- Unique Member ID and QR verification
- Official digital fellowship certificate
- Potential public profile on the Maple Awards or Maple ecosystem website
- Professionally designed introduction poster for LinkedIn and social media
- Special conditions or discounts for selected Maple competitions, events, masterclasses and programmes
- Potential feedback, introductions and guidance for eligible projects and ideas
- Consideration for selected international innovation competitions, exhibitions, delegations and partner programmes
- Access to professionals, innovators, mentors, scientific experts and international ecosystem members
- Opportunity to nominate promising AI and Robotics teams
- Priority consideration for selected future Maple panels, programmes, masterclasses, events and international initiatives.
The organisers note that these opportunities are subject to eligibility and selection, and are not automatic benefits for every Fellow.
Limited Number of Fellows
The 2026 fellowship is being presented as a limited appointment programme. Applications will be reviewed individually, with selection based on factors including professional background, contribution potential, network relevance and alignment with the objectives of the Maple ecosystem.
What Information Is Required?
Applicants are asked to provide professional and background information, including:
- Full name
- Country
- Professional title
- Organisation or institution
- Professional email
- LinkedIn profile
- Professional website, if available
- Professional photo link, if available
- Areas of expertise
- Short professional biography
- Motivation for joining the fellowship
- How they can contribute to the Maple ecosystem
- Communities, organisations, industries or networks they are connected to
Applicants may also indicate whether they are interested in mentoring innovators or identifying and nominating promising AI and Robotics teams.
Application Deadline
The official Maple Global Innovation Fellowship page does not currently specify a fixed application deadline. It states that applications are reviewed individually and that only a limited number of candidates will be selected.
Several opportunity platforms therefore list the deadline as unspecified or rolling. Interested applicants should apply while the application remains open rather than relying on an unofficial closing date.
How to Apply
Interested professionals can submit their applications online through the official Maple Global Innovation Fellowship application page.
Apply Now: Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026 – Official Application
Key Details
Programme: Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026
Organiser: Maple AI Innovation Foundation / The Maple Awards
Type: International professional fellowship
Location: Global
Eligible applicants: Entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, technology professionals, AI/Robotics experts, mentors, investors and ecosystem leaders
Fellowship appointments: Limited
Application deadline: Not specified; applications reviewed individually
Application mode: Online
Application fee: No fee stated on the official fellowship page
Official title: Global Innovation Fellow, The Maple Awards 2026
