B*
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B*: Build Something
B* is the Brown Startup Fellowship; a 10 week summer fellowship for Brown University computer science students to build and launch software.
Every year, we give teams of student founders $5,000 per person to build software. From June 1 - August 15, B* fellows build, iterate, test, and launch their products.
Apply Here For Summer 2026
FAQ
Who runs B*?
Sam Dooman was the 1st employee at Down Dog, and helped Down Dog blitz-scale to millions of users during the Covid-19 lockdowns. As a B* fellow, you’ll have access to Sam as a mentor via brief, weekly calls.
Are there any restrictions for my idea/team?
- Product must be a software project; a web app, mobile app, command line tool, game, etc.
- Team must be 1-2 Brown university students, living in the same city, working on the project full time.
- Strong preference for students with a working prototype.
What kind of projects have B* fellows built in the past?
To get a sense for what kind of products you can build in B*, check out our fellows’ work here.