Bending Spoons Commits €1.5M to European Tech Talent via New Fellowship
Event summary
- Bending Spoons launches €1.5M Fellowship program for European computer science students.
- Ten scholarships of €50,000/year, renewable for up to three years.
- Program includes mentorship and optional paid summer internships at Bending Spoons.
- Applications open February 10, 2026; winners announced June 2026.
The big picture
Bending Spoons’ Fellowship program reflects a growing trend among tech conglomerates to invest in early-stage talent development, particularly in Europe. The €1.5M commitment underscores the company’s focus on maintaining high talent density amid fierce competition for skilled engineers. This move also aligns with its strategy of holding acquired businesses indefinitely and optimizing their long-term performance through technological and organizational overhauls.
What we're watching
- Talent Retention
- Whether Bending Spoons can convert fellowship participants into long-term employees, given its ultra-selective hiring practices (0.04% offer rate in 2025).
- Program Impact
- The pace at which the fellowship influences Europe’s tech talent pipeline, particularly for underrepresented groups.
- Strategic Alignment
- How this initiative integrates with Bending Spoons’ broader acquisition and transformation strategy across its portfolio of digital businesses.
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