Summer 2026: The future of AI isn’t just about what’s possible — it’s about what’s responsible.
The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center‘s Milestone Makers: Ethical AI cohort brings together the next generation of founders, innovators, and changemakers who are building AI-powered ventures with integrity at the core. This program is designed for entrepreneurs who believe that trust, transparency, and fairness aren’t constraints on innovation — they’re competitive advantages.
Who should apply: Early- to growth-stage founders and operators working at the intersection of AI and real-world impact — across industries including healthcare, finance, education, clean tech, and beyond.
About Milestone Makers: Milestone Makers selects a small cohort of impact entrepreneurs to receive individualized business mentoring, executive coaching, customized training, and resources all at no cost. The goal is to help entrepreneurs set, hit, and celebrate milestones critical to their company’s growth.
Milestone Makers is more than a program, it’s a proven launchpad for founders building with impacting.
Here’s what our community has achieved:
- 384 founders served
- $922M+ raised in capital
- 54% women founders
- 76% underrepresented and under-resourced founders
- 43% international founders
These numbers reflect more than growth; they reflect access, opportunity, and momentum. If you’re building AI responsibly, you don’t have to do it alone. Applications close May 4.
