AI Founder Sprint 2027

The AI Founder Sprint is a 10-week virtual programme designed to help entrepreneurs build, test and scale their ventures using artificial intelligence. Participants receive practical AI training, research-backed entrepreneurial frameworks, workshops, masterclasses, mentorship and peer support. The programme is open to founders worldwide, and applicants do not need to be affiliated with INSEAD or operate an AI-native startup. Participants are expected to demonstrate a clear vision, motivation and commitment to the programme. The sprint runs from 27 January to 2 April 2027 and is free, with no equity requirement. Demo Day opportunities and prize funding may provide additional exposure to investors and the wider startup ecosystem. Applications close 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. GMT+8.

INSEAD AI Venture Lab is offering this accelerator to Founders aged 18 and above, including solo founders and early-stage startup teams across Worldwide. It is designed for ventures working in Technology, Artificial Intelligence, All Sectors at the Idea, Startup stage.

The opportunity offers Free; no equity taken; Demo Day prize money may be available, with support including Free 10-week virtual programme with no equity taken, AI training, mentorship, workshops and peer support, Demo Day exposure; prize funding may be available. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-12-01. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.

• Free 10-week virtual programme with no equity taken
• AI training, mentorship, workshops and peer support
• Demo Day exposure; prize funding may be available

• Founders aged 18 and above, including solo founders and early-stage teams
• Idea to pre-Series A; an MVP or product is preferred but ideas are welcome
• Worldwide; no INSEAD affiliation or AI-native startup required

1. 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
2. 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
3. 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
4. 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.