Deadline: December 1, 2026
Applications are open for the AI Venture Lab Founder Sprint 2027. The AI Founder Sprint is a 10-week virtual program that teaches entrepreneurs how to use AI to build, test, and scale their startups. Apply to join a curated global cohort — mentorship, research-backed frameworks, and peer support included. It’s completely free, and they take no equity.
The sprint includes three key components: new frameworks on using AI for building, testing, and scaling startup ideas; expert-led small study groups for applying AI tools; and masterclasses with feedback from leading investors, entrepreneurs, and AI experts. The AI Founder Sprint is fully virtual, with in-person Demo Day venues to be confirmed in the coming weeks. Sessions are conducted in English.
Benefits
- Access to research-backed venture-building frameworks
- Strategic mentorship from global experts in AI and entrepreneurship
- Peer learning with a curated global cohort
- Visibility through the final Demo Day with partners and investors
- Access to resources provided by our partners
Eligibility
- Any early-stage founder, anywhere in the world – preferably with an MVP or product. Ideas are welcome too.
- You don’t need to be affiliated with INSEAD or any academic institution.
- You don’t need to be an AI-native startup or building an AI product.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
They also look for: clarity of vision and motivation, a commitment to engage fully with the program, and they prioritize curating a globally diverse cohort across geographies, sectors, and backgrounds.
Application
Interested to get involved? Join as a participant, venture guide, mentor, partner or more, and help shape what AI-native venture building looks like next.
For more information, see FAQ or visit AI Venture Lab Founder Sprint.
