AI-native founder cohort · 2026
~8 teams. A sponsored villa. Two to three weeks to ship, register, and land your first paying customers. Proof over pitch.
from zero to ground state
The path
Five steps from application to demo day. Selection is on what you ship — nothing else.
apply · 01
Start an application
Solo or a team of up to three (two is the sweet spot). At least one of you ships with AI, fast.
prove · 02
Show proof of work
A founder video, a live demo, real traction. We watch who actually builds — proof over pitch.
select · 03
~8 teams, chosen on execution
No decks, no theatre. We pick the people who turn ideas into shipped, used products.
build · 04
2–3 weeks at the villa
All expenses covered. Register the company, build, and land your first paying customers with mentors beside you.
launch · 05
Demo day, intros & a cheque
Finish in front of investors. Walk away with warm intros and a cheque to keep going.
mentors
Build beside people who've shipped and sold
Led by Devashish (NeuroLaw AI) and a hands-on mentor bench — direct access for every selected team.
Does it cost anything?+
No. Travel, villa, and food are covered — ₹0 to participants.
Do I need a cofounder?+
No. Apply solo or as a team of up to 3. Can't build? Find a builder in the network.
What's the equity?+
A small cheque for a small stake — light, founder-friendly terms shared with selected teams.
Ship something real. Then apply.
We select on execution, not ideas. Applications close 01 July 2026.