About this opportunity
The INSEAD AI Founder Sprint 2027 is a 10 week fully virtual startup program run by the INSEAD AI Venture Lab. Applications close 1 December 2026, and the sprint itself runs from 27 January to 2 April 2027.
Participants get research backed frameworks, expert led study groups and masterclasses, mentor feedback on what they are building, and Demo Days with partners and investors. The program is free, with no fees and no equity taken.
It is designed for early stage founders anywhere in the world. A good fit is a founder with an MVP or early product, and idea stage founders are welcome too.
No INSEAD connection is required and no AI product is required.
What you receive
- 10 week virtual program running 27 January to 2 April 2027
- Research backed frameworks
- Expert led study groups and masterclasses
- Mentor feedback on what you have built
- Demo Days with partners and investors
- Free, no fees and no equity taken
Who can apply
- Early stage founders anywhere in the world
- A good fit if you have an MVP or early product
- Idea stage founders are welcome
- No INSEAD connection needed and no AI product needed
How to apply
- Apply at https://venture-lab.ai/sprint2027 before 1 December 2026
Sources and verification
- Official source , Discovered by the opportunity automation module.
Questions applicants ask
Does the program take equity or charge fees?
No. The program is free, with no fees and no equity taken.
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