A Free Creator Program by Open Sauce
Helping Up-And-Coming STEM Creators Level Up
A six-month program pairing emerging makers and science creators with mentorship, equipment, community, and real-world opportunities to grow their skills and 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:
- Must be 18 Years or older.
- Must have under 100,000 YouTube Subscribers.
- 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
Thanks For Applying!
We've received an incredible number of applications for Open Sauce Next Up. Applications are now closed and our team is carefully reviewing every single one.
Under Review
Our team is reviewing all applications over the next few weeks. We appreciate your patience!
You'll Hear From Us
Every applicant will receive an email
— accepted or not — by
February 15 16, 2026.
Check your inbox (and spam folder).
What's Next
Selected participants will receive details on onboarding, mentorship pairings, and the LA content week.
