Based in Washington, D.C. · Built for talent everywhere
Potential is everywhere.
Opportunity should be too.
Learn how to think, build, and pursue meaningful work in the age of AI—through applied learning, serious mentorship, and real-world experience.
Why we exist
Talent is distributed.
Access is not.
Too many capable people are not missing intelligence or ambition. They are missing context, mentorship, professional networks, practical experience, and a credible first opportunity.
Dona Institute closes that gap—so people leave with evidence of what they can do, people who know their work, and a clearer path forward.
The founding fellowship
A career launch built around evidence.
An intensive Technology & AI Career Launch Fellowship for ambitious students, recent graduates, career changers, and early-career professionals.
Applied learning
Technical range, systems thinking, and AI-native methods built through practice.
Mentorship
Structured guidance from practitioners who know your work and raise the standard.
Real projects
Team delivery, documentation, measurable outcomes, and portfolio-grade evidence.
Opportunity
A live defense, career positioning, and pathways into modern teams and ventures.
Where this can lead
One foundation.
Many possible paths.
The fellowship prepares you to contribute across technical, product, operational, and entrepreneurial teams. Your direction grows from your interests, demonstrated strengths, and the body of work you build.
Explore career outcomes →Software & systems
Full-stack, cloud, platform, and DevOps pathways.
AI & data
Applied AI, automation, analytics, and intelligent products.
Product
Product management, design, research, and program delivery.
Technical operations
Implementation, solutions, security, and business systems.
Advisory
Technology consulting and transformation work.
Venture building
Founder pathways and early-stage operating roles.
A complete pathway
More than a course.
A professional proving ground.
Small founding cohortHuman application reviewReal portfolio outcomes
Founding fellowship
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