Watson events, fellowship programming, partner workshops, technical education, community gatherings and nominator-recommended sessions - each one explaining why a founder should care.
Basecamps near you
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Fellow-led experiences designed to strengthen local communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Basecamps are community-focused events designed and led by Watson Institute Fellows. They may include workshops, learning experiences, networking, or other locally relevant programming.
Watson Basecamp
AI for Local Business
Hosted by Maya Johnson
Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship
Midlothian, Texas · October 18
For: Local small-business owners
A practical community workshop helping local small-business owners explore accessible AI tools for their businesses.
Watson Basecamp
Building From Home
Hosted by Daniel Okafor
Watson Global Fellowship
Lagos, Nigeria · November 6
For: First-time founders and student builders
An evening of short talks and open conversation on turning a local problem into a first product.
Watson Basecamp
Rural Makers Meetup
Hosted by Lucía Herrera
Watson Community Builders Fellowship
Medellín, Colombia · November 21
For: Makers, artisans and early-stage founders
A hands-on session connecting local makers with tools, peers and regional support organizations.
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