Entries open for Halloran Fellowship (US)

As a Halloran Fellow, you will join a comprehensive entrepreneurial training program in Bradford, Pennsylvania, designed to help you create lasting community impact. Working at the intersection of community development and innovation, you’ll develop solutions to local challenges while helping build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem. Throughout this journey, you’ll gain the skills, connections, and resources needed to transform your idea into real community impact.

Benefits

• Core Curriculum
  • The program is structured into four focused blocks:
    • Social Mission & Stakeholders
    • Relationships & Channels
    • Operations, Resources & Finances
    • Pitch Development & Community Building
• Business Pitch Development
  • Create a clear, compelling pitch for your business
  • Develop professional presentation materials
  • Record a high-quality pitch video for future use
  • Practice presenting to local stakeholders and potential investors
• Practical Tools & Resources
  • Local market analysis templates
  • Community needs assessment guides
  • Bradford ecosystem map
  • Local partner directory
• Business & Leadership Skills Development
  • Learn collaborative problem-solving for business growth
  • Develop early-stage venture management capabilities
  • Build effective community engagement strategies
  • Strengthen entrepreneurial resilience
• Expert Mentorship & Support
  • One-on-one guidance from both Bradford leaders and national industry experts
  • Weekly office hours with program team (4 hours of dedicated 1:1 support)
  • Direct support from a dedicated Entrepreneur in Residence
  • Group mentorship circles connecting local and national networks
• Community Connection Through Group Basecamp
  • Collaborate with your Fellow cohort to design and lead community events
  • Work as a team with a shared stipend for community initiatives
  • Learn the local business ecosystem through collective experience
  • Build relationships with partners and customers alongside peers

Eligibility Criteria

• Fellow Profile
  • You are a community member based in Bradford, PA and the surrounding areas or a student of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and exploring or in the early stages of entrepreneurship.
• Business Profile
  • You are someone passionate about creating or enhancing a business in the Bradford area. You either have an established idea you want to bring to life or a business in its early stages. You have begun researching and have a clear business idea to Follow.
• Location & Eligibility
  • Must be located in Bradford, Pennsylvania, or surrounding areas
  • Current University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students are also eligible to apply
  • All applicants must be 18 years or older
  • Primary focus of applicants should be on starting a business in the Bradford area.

For more information, visit Watson Institute.