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INSEAD AI Venture Lab — AI Founder Sprint 2027
Free virtual program helping early-stage founders use AI to build and grow their ventures.
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Funding amount
Free participation; no equity taken. Non-dilutive Demo Day. Partner credits and discounts are separate benefits.
Scheme
AI Founder Sprint 2027
Open for
Global
Deadline
1 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT+8, equivalent to 21:29 IST.
About the Program
Ten-week program running 27 January–2 April 2027. The website describes an INSEAD-sponsored initiative but states that the site and application data are managed independently.
Eligibility requirements
- Founders must be at least 18 and at an early stage. MVPs are preferred; ideas are accepted. AI products are not required. Sessions are in English; expected engagement varies from approximately 2–5 hours weekly.
Offerings / Benefits
- Workshops, technical training, mentorship, peer groups, investor feedback and partner perks. Cash prizes are competitive, not guaranteed funding.
Sectors supported
Sector-agnostic. Founders apply AI within their businesses; an AI-sector restriction is not stated.
Selection process
- Selection considers vision, motivation, engagement and cohort diversity. Notifications expected early January 2027.
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