AI Founder Sprint 2027 (INSEAD AI Venture Lab)

The AI Founder Sprint 2027 is a 10-week, fully virtual programme from INSEAD's AI Venture Lab for early-stage founders who want to build, test and scale their ventures with AI. It runs from 27 January to 2 April 2027. It is open to founders anywhere in the world, from the idea stage onwards, though having an MVP or product is preferred. You don't need to be linked to INSEAD or any university, and your startup doesn't have to be an AI company. You must be at least 18. Beyond stage, the team looks for clarity of vision, motivation and a real commitment to take part, and builds a globally diverse cohort. The Sprint is free and takes no equity. You get research-backed frameworks, expert-led study groups, masterclasses with investors and AI experts, mentorship, a peer group with a weekly check-in, partner credits and discounts, and a chance at non-dilutive prize money at Demo Day. It needs roughly 2–5 hours a week, so you can keep running your business. Sessions are in English, with recordings available. Applications close on 1 December 2026 at 11:59pm GMT+8, and selected founders hear back in early January. Start by reading the application page, then prepare your answers in the Google Doc version of the form before you submit. Note: The official site, venture-lab.ai, is run by the Lab team and says it is not operated by INSEAD; applicants' form data is held by the site operator."