Deadline: 30 July 2025
Build your start-up with INSEAD’s global AI venture sprint. Access tools, knowledge, mentorship, and a powerful community to help you power your venture with AI.
The AI Founder Sprint is INSEAD’s flagship sprint for early-stage founders building AI-first start-ups and ventures with artificial intelligence at the core. Over 8 intense weeks, selected teams go from raw data to real ventures, guided by world-class mentors, strategic tools, and a curated network of peers and experts.
Whether you’re a solo founder or a technical team, this is where ideas become companies.
Why Join?
- Tools
- Access expert frameworks, venture-building templates, and step-by-step AI integration resources.
- Network
- Connect with global mentors, investors, and fellow founders.
- Community
- Join a cohort of mission-driven innovators learning to build with AI.
What to Expect?
- Duration
- 8 weeks Starting from August 25, 2025
- Format
- Fully online, global participation
- Cost & Benefits
- No cost. Zero fees. No equity taken. Includes access to prize opportunities and investor network
- Final Showcase
- Demo Day with investors and AI leaders
- Time Commitment
- 5–7 hours/week for the first 2 weeks; 2–3 hours/week for the next 6 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
- They welcome applications from:
- Solo founders or founding teams
- Projects in ideation, MVP, or early traction stages
- Startups from any sector interested in using AI to gain an edge
- Builders ready to go from prototype to product with AI as a core capability
For more information, visit INSEAD.
