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Vinculum Labs Cohort Alpha

Global venture studio offering up to USD 100,000 to build SDG-aligned companies from the idea stage.

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Funding amount
Up to USD 100,000 in seed capital for selected ventures
Scheme
Cohort Alpha
Open for
The program is global and remote. Students, aspiring founders and pre-seed teams may apply directly from India.
Deadline
Applications close 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC

About the Program

Cohort Alpha is a six-month venture-studio program from Vinculum Labs for founders developing companies aligned with selected United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The studio expects to build approximately three to five ventures.

Eligibility requirements

  • Applicants must propose a problem aligned with one of the program’s eight selected UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Applicants must be prepared to commit as founders and collaborate with a remote international team.
  • Selected founders must accept a minority equity position for the venture studio while retaining majority ownership.

Offerings / Benefits

  • Up to USD 100,000 in seed capital.
  • Product and engineering assistance.
  • Talent, finance and legal support.
  • Go-to-market and venture-building guidance.
  • Access to a global remote team.
  • Potential follow-on investment support.

Sectors supported

Ventures addressing the eight selected Sustainable Development Goals and associated social or environmental problems.Social ImpactSustainability

Selection process

  • Applications are evaluated for founder commitment, problem significance, SDG alignment, venture potential and ability to collaborate within the studio model. Approximately three to five ventures are expected to enter the cohort.

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