INSEAD AI Founder Sprint 2025 for Early-stage Founders (Deadline: 30 July, 2025)

Applications are open for the INSEAD AI Founder Sprint 2025. 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Knowledge: Learn from AI experts, industry leaders, top researchers, and experienced AI-driven founders.

Eligibility

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.

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.

Application

Deadline: 30 July, 2025

For more information, visit AI Founder Sprint.