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The Foundery Cohort 02

Residential venture builder offering new businesses up to ₹4 crore in capital.

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Funding amount
Up to ₹4 crore capital
Scheme
The Foundery Cohort 02
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Applications are global, but selected participants must attend the in-person residency in Alibaug. After the residency, co-founders are expected to continue building from Mumbai, Delhi or Bengaluru.
Deadline
24 October 2026.

About the Program

The Foundery selects individuals to become co-founders of companies developed from its business opportunity portfolio. Cohort 02 begins its 90-day residential build on 15 January 2027.

Eligibility requirements

  • Applicants must have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction and be able to participate legally. Each prospective co-founder must apply and qualify individually. The application carries a non-refundable ₹5,000 plus GST fee.

Offerings / Benefits

  • Up to ₹4 crore capital per business, co-founder equity of up to 25%, an additional performance-linked 5% MSOP pool, a 5% founding-team ESOP pool, residential stipend, accommodation, meals, infrastructure, operators, mentors and investor access.

Sectors supported

The venture builder highlights consumer brands, AI and technology, and businesses requiring scalable operating infrastructure, but does not state a mandatory sector restriction.

Selection process

  • Application and fee payment, AI interview, assessment task, panel evaluation, five-day bootcamp and final cohort selection. Selection does not guarantee a specific investment or equity award until definitive agreements are executed.

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