Bold Ideas.Transformative Social Change.
A low-overhead fellowship backing entrepreneurs, scientists, and dreamers with high-risk, high-reward ideas. No bureaucracy. No strings. Just a bet on you.
What is EV?
Think of us as the friend who actually believes your wild idea could work. Emergent Ventures is Tyler Cowen's brainchild — a fellowship that finds and funds the most promising people with unconventional ideas.
Launched in 2018 and run out of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, EV is a low-overhead grant program for "zero to one" projects that could meaningfully improve society — with dedicated support for builders across India.
Meet our winners.
Bold thinkers turning ambitious ideas into reality across India.
Every milestone is recognized — in solid gold.
Fellows earn badges as they grant, build, mentor, and give back. Hover one — they’re made to be admired.
Buzzing across India.
Where ambitious minds meet, collaborate, and build the future together.
Already part of EV India? Step inside.
The directory, resources, and your badges live behind a private, passwordless sign-in. Access is by invitation — approved by the EV India team.