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Watson Institute
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Watson Institute

Watson Institute

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Watson Institute powers Fellowships for rising entrepreneurs, providing skills training, mentorship, and a global community. Our alumni have impacted 10M+ people globally.

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Boulder, CO, US
Founded
2013
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Watson Institute focuses on empowering rising entrepreneurs through fellowship programs. They provide entrepreneurship and leadership skills training, mentorship, stipends, and access to a global network of peers and opportunities. The institute partners with corporations and foundations to support historically underrepresented entrepreneurs and leaders.

Watson Institute's alumni have made significant impacts, raising over $185 million and creating more than 1,900 paid jobs. Their programs include the Flagship Fellowship, Halloran Fellowship, Rising Leaders of Mexico Fellowship, and Western Union Foundation Fellowship. The institute emphasizes long-term support and community building for its fellows, aiming to create a lasting impact on global entrepreneurship.

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Watson Institute - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 813000Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
  • 813900Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
  • 813920Professional Organizations
  • 810000Other Services (except Public Administration)
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 611000Educational Services
SIC
  • 8600Membership Organizations
  • 8620Professional Membership Organizations
  • 8690Membership Organizations, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified