Applications OPEN NOW!
Making stuff is hard
Making content is hard
Doing both is really hard
Open Sauce Next Up: a Free program to help foster more of the content and creators we all love to watch.
Open Sauce Next Up participants will join a small cohort of up-and-coming creators from around the United States in a six-month-long program where they will receive resources, mentorship, and a community to develop their skills and grow their audience.
PARTICIPANTS GET:
One-on-One mentorship
Video equipment and tools from Open Sauce partners
Round-trip flights and accommodations for a week of content creation in Los Angeles, California
Round-trip flights, accommodations, and all-access passes to Open Sauce 2026
Bi-weekly check-ins with fellow participants and top STEM creators
Who Should Apply?
This program is intended for people who already make content in the STEM or maker space, but are looking to grow their platforms and skills. If you are looking to start making content, this is not the place for you (yet).
We are looking for people who genuinely want to improve their skills and connect with other creators, not someone who is just looking to gain subscribers. We cannot guarantee that you will outgrow Mark Rober in six months, or grow at all, but we hope to help out as much as we can.
   Requirements:Â
- Must be 18 Years or older.Â
- Must have under 100,000 YouTube Subscribers.Â
- Must be consistently uploading content
- Must live in the United States
   Your Chances Improve If:
- You have made at least 3 long-form YouTube videos.
- You have a following on a platform other than YouTube (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
- You respond to communications quickly and have good vibes
