BrightMinds 2026

Kickstart your startup career in commercial and growth roles!

BrightMinds 2.0 is a 6-month, remote-first programme that prepares you for a commercial role in a high-growth startup. Built and delivered by RAW Ventures, a European VC fund, in partnership with leading experts in entrepreneurship and startup training.

WHO CAN APPLY?

BrightMinds is open to graduates and early-career professionals who want to build a commercial career inside the startup world. You don't need prior startup experience. You need drive, curiosity, and a genuine interest in sales, marketing, or business development

DO I NEED A SPECIFIC DEGREE?

A Bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement, with a Master's recommended, but the subject doesn't matter. We're looking for people who want to learn and build a commercial career in a startup environment, regardless of academic background.

WHAT’S THE TIME COMMITMENT?

BrightMinds is a full-time, six-month programme. September 2026- March 2027. The first two months are intensive training. For the following four months, you're in a commercial role at a startup four days a week, with one day of BrightMinds curriculum continuing throughout.

WHERE DOES THE PROGRAMME TAKE PLACE?

The programme is remote-first, with three in-person Bootcamp Weeks in Europe (locations TBC). These bring the full cohort together for intensive sessions and key programme milestones.

 For more information visit: https://www.rawventures.com/bright\_minds