Upcoming Fellowship Cohort Intake Closes: 30 Nov
Valken Labs
Executive & Founders Fellowship

Technical validation and thought leadership for builders

For startup founders and industry professionals who want peer-reviewed proof of their technical work — mentored 1-on-1, in async-first sprints that fit around a busy schedule.

How it works
Two tracks

Choose the track that fits your goal

Track A · Startup founders

Early-stage deep-tech and AI ventures need more than pitch decks to win enterprise trust. Publishing peer-reviewed research helps you:

  • ✓Benchmark and validate your core technical architecture
  • ✓Document technical novelty and protect early IP before patent filing
  • ✓Build third-party credibility with investors, grant committees and enterprise buyers

Track B · Industry professionals

As engineers move into management or product leadership, hands-on technical authority can fade from the résumé. A peer-reviewed paper lets you:

  • ✓Demonstrate active command of emerging AI/ML and systems technology
  • ✓Strengthen O-1 / EB-1A extraordinary-ability portfolios with scholarly articles and original contributions
  • ✓Work through flexible, async-first 1-on-1 sprints

How we work with you

Built around your schedule — and your IP

Async-first sprints

Focused 1-on-1 sessions plus asynchronous review, planned around your calendar.

100% IP ownership

All code, datasets, benchmarks and manuscripts remain 100% owned by you or your venture.

Publication support

Guidance through writing and submission to IEEE, Scopus or indexed venues.

Good to know

Common questions

Does a paper secure an O-1 / EB-1A visa?

No single document does. Published work can be part of the evidence; please confirm your overall case with an immigration attorney.

Let’s talk about your work

Book a short consultation and we will suggest a scope and timeline.

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