The Sandbox Fellowship
PROGRAM DETAILS
12 intense months launching a venture-scale startup, surrounded by the hungriest young builders in the country.
It’s one location, 100 fellows, 2,500+ hours of building, and no distractions -- all while earning a Masters of Computer Science and Innovation degree (no CS undergrad required).
The Sandbox Fellowship
PROGRAM DETAILS
12 intense months launching a venture-scale startup, surrounded by the hungriest young builders in the country.
It’s one location, 100 fellows, 2,500+ hours of building, and no distractions -- all while earning a Masters of Computer Science and Innovation degree (no CS undergrad required).
The Sandbox Fellowship
PROGRAM DETAILS
12 intense months launching a venture-scale startup, surrounded by the hungriest young builders in the country.
It’s one location, 100 fellows, 2,500+ hours of building, and no distractions -- all while earning a Masters of Computer Science and Innovation degree (no CS undergrad required).
Provo 2026 Cohort
Build alongside the most ambitious young founders
Work alongside a selection of 100 Sandbox Fellows from a variety of backgrounds: engineering, business, product design, and more.
The Sandbox network will benefit you for the rest of your life.
Provo 2026 Cohort
Build alongside the most ambitious young founders
Work alongside a selection of 100 Sandbox Fellows from a variety of backgrounds: engineering, business, product design, and more.
The Sandbox network will benefit you for the rest of your life.
Provo 2026 Cohort
Build alongside the most ambitious young founders
Work alongside a selection of 100 Sandbox Fellows from a variety of backgrounds: engineering, business, product design, and more.
The Sandbox network will benefit you for the rest of your life.
Real companies, not side hustles
Over a dozen Sandbox companies have been venture backed at a combined valuation of $180M.
6 Sandbox companies have been accepted to Y Combinator.
Sandbox alumni are among the most in-demand hires at today’s fastest growing companies.
Real companies, not side hustles
Over a dozen Sandbox companies have been venture backed at a combined valuation of $180M.
6 Sandbox companies have been accepted to Y Combinator.
Sandbox alumni are among the most in-demand hires at today’s fastest growing companies.
Real companies, not side hustles
Over a dozen Sandbox companies have been venture backed at a combined valuation of $180M.
6 Sandbox companies have been accepted to Y Combinator.
Sandbox alumni are among the most in-demand hires at today’s fastest growing companies.
Find your cofounder
First-time founders often choose co-founders out of convenience, rather than finding the right long-term partner.
The Sandbox Fellowship surrounds you with highly ambitious, deeply committed founders. You'll work side-by-side, giving you the chance to discover who you truly collaborate with best.
Find your cofounder
First-time founders often choose co-founders out of convenience, rather than finding the right long-term partner.
The Sandbox Fellowship surrounds you with highly ambitious, deeply committed founders. You'll work side-by-side, giving you the chance to discover who you truly collaborate with best.
Find your cofounder
First-time founders often choose co-founders out of convenience, rather than finding the right long-term partner.
The Sandbox Fellowship surrounds you with highly ambitious, deeply committed founders. You'll work side-by-side, giving you the chance to discover who you truly collaborate with best.
Sandbox Spaces
Fellows receive 24/7 access to our Sandbox Spaces. These dedicated environments foster intense, focused building, while also facilitating opportunities for fellows to collaborate, find co-founders, and expand their professional networks.
Our first Sandbox Space is in Provo, Utah. Provo is minutes from world class outdoor activities (skiing, mountain biking, trail running, etc) so that you can always find space to recharge and bring your best back to work.
Sandbox Spaces
Fellows receive 24/7 access to our Sandbox Spaces. These dedicated environments foster intense, focused building, while also facilitating opportunities for fellows to collaborate, find co-founders, and expand their professional networks.
Our first Sandbox Space is in Provo, Utah. Provo is minutes from world class outdoor activities (skiing, mountain biking, trail running, etc) so that you can always find space to recharge and bring your best back to work.
Sandbox Spaces
Fellows receive 24/7 access to our Sandbox Spaces. These dedicated environments foster intense, focused building, while also facilitating opportunities for fellows to collaborate, find co-founders, and expand their professional networks.
Our first Sandbox Space is in Provo, Utah. Provo is minutes from world class outdoor activities (skiing, mountain biking, trail running, etc) so that you can always find space to recharge and bring your best back to work.
No
Distractions
All instruction in Sandbox is in the context of your startup. No more juggling classes that don't feel relevant.
No
Distractions
All instruction in Sandbox is in the context of your startup. No more juggling classes that don't feel relevant.
Learn From
Industry Best
Gather twice per week for instruction from industry experts and have on-demand access to mentors and investors.
Learn From
Industry Best
Gather twice per week for instruction from industry experts and have on-demand access to mentors and investors.
Demo Day
The best Sandbox companies get the chance to pitch at our Investor Demo Day—opening doors for funding and growth.
Demo Day
The best Sandbox companies get the chance to pitch at our Investor Demo Day—opening doors for funding and growth.
Keep 100% of
Your Equity
Sandbox doesn’t take any equity in your company. You’ll have a clean cap table when you go out to raise your first round.
Keep 100% of Your Equity
Sandbox doesn’t take any equity in your company. You’ll have a clean cap table when you go out to raise your first round.
Land top jobs
Sandbox is NOT an entrepreneurship program. Sandbox is a massively intense experience that will shape you into a true builder and creator. You'll gain deep technical skills and learn to think and act like a founder — skills that top employers crave.
When Sandbox companies don't work out, their founders are among the most in demand hires on the market.
Land top jobs
Sandbox is NOT an entrepreneurship program. Sandbox is a massively intense experience that will shape you into a true builder and creator. You'll gain deep technical skills and learn to think and act like a founder — skills that top employers crave.
When Sandbox companies don't work out, their founders are among the most in demand hires on the market.
Land top jobs
Sandbox is NOT an entrepreneurship program. Sandbox is a massively intense experience that will shape you into a true builder and creator. You'll gain deep technical skills and learn to think and act like a founder — skills that top employers crave.
When Sandbox companies don't work out, their founders are among the most in demand hires on the market.
Details
Tuition
$6,300 per semester, 3 semesters
Locations
Provo, UT
Albuquerque, NM (est. Fall 2027)
Phoenix, AZ (est. Fall 2027)
Start Dates
January, 2026
May, 2026
September, 2026
Details
Tuition
$6,300 per semester, 3 semesters
Locations
Provo, UT
Albuquerque, NM (est. Fall 2027)
Phoenix, AZ (est. Fall 2027)
Start Dates
January, 2026
May, 2026
September, 2026
Details
Tuition
$6,300 per semester, 3 semesters
Locations
Provo, UT
Albuquerque, NM (est. Fall 2027)
Phoenix, AZ (est. Fall 2027)
Start Dates
January, 2026
May, 2026
September, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a CS undergrad?
Do I need a CS undergrad?
Do I need a team to apply?
Do I need a team to apply?
Do I need a startup idea to apply?
Do I need a startup idea to apply?
What does the day to day look like in Sandbox?
What does the day to day look like in Sandbox?
How is Sandbox accredited?
How is Sandbox accredited?
Do I need a bachelor's degree to do the Fellowship?
Do I need a bachelor's degree to do the Fellowship?
Can I do Sandbox remotely?
Can I do Sandbox remotely?
What if I don’t care about getting a degree?
What if I don’t care about getting a degree?
Stop asking permission.
Start building.
Ready to stop checking boxes and start building something real? Apply to Sandbox today.
