Applications Open for 2026 Cohort

TAKE THE
FIRST STEP

Whether you want to become a builder or bring EIS to your campus — your journey starts here. No fees, no entrance exams. Just your curiosity and willingness to create.

~10 min to complete
Review within 5-10 days
Brief interview call if selected
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Type
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Basic Info
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Background
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Builder Profile
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Fast Track
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Review

How would you like to join EIS?

Choose the path that best describes your goals

Student Builder

Join EIS to learn, build, and ship real products with mentorship and resources.

Programs Mentorship Resources

Campus Ambassador

Start an EIS chapter at your school/college and lead a community of builders.

Leadership Chapter Community

What to expect as a Student Builder

  • • Access to phase-appropriate programs (Explorer, Builder, Micro-Agency, or Deep Tech)
  • • Mentorship from industry professionals and senior EIS members
  • • The Unlimited Pantry — free access to hardware and resources
  • • Opportunity to ship real products and build your portfolio

Tell us about yourself

Basic information to get started

We'll use this for all communication. Use an email you check regularly.

Educational Background

Tell us where you're studying

Your Builder Profile

Tell us about what you've built or want to build

Select all that apply

School projects, personal projects, things you've tinkered with, even incomplete attempts — we want to hear it all. If you haven't built anything yet, tell us what you'd like to build.

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We're looking for problem-identifiers. It doesn't have to be big — even small frustrations count.

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Optional but Encouraged

Fast Track Your Application

These optional materials help us review your application faster and better understand your capabilities. Skip if you prefer.

Upload a resume, portfolio document, or any file that showcases your work. PDF preferred, max 10MB.

Drop your file here or browse

PDF, DOC, DOCX up to 10MB

Share links to projects, GitHub, YouTube videos, or anything that shows what you've built.

Upload images of things you've built, prototypes, or screenshots of your projects. Max 5 images, 5MB each.

Drop images here or browse

PNG, JPG, GIF up to 5MB each (max 5 images)

Record a 1-2 minute video introducing yourself and showing something you've built. Upload to YouTube/Google Drive and share the link.

💡 Tip: Videos are a great way to show your personality and projects. Even a simple phone recording works! Show us your project, explain what you built and why.

All fields on this page are optional. You can proceed without filling them.

Review & Submit

Almost there! Review your application and submit.

Application Summary

Application Type Student Builder
Name
Email
Institution
Grade/Year
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Optional Materials None uploaded

What Happens Next?

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Application Review

Our team reviews your application within 5-10 days

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Interview Call

If selected, we'll schedule a brief 15-minute video call

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Onboarding

Complete onboarding and start your EIS journey!

Have questions? Check our FAQ or email apply@eisfoundation.com