Overview

The AI Founder Sprint 2027 by INSEAD AI Venture Lab is a 10-week virtual program (running January 27 to April 2, 2027) designed to help entrepreneurs integrate AI into building, testing, and scaling their ventures. Structured across four phases (foundations, AI study groups & masterclasses, fundraising & VC pitch feedback, and Demo Day preparation), it requires ~2–5 hours per week and accommodates global time zones.

Benefits

• 100% free and equity-free training
• Research-backed frameworks and expert masterclasses
• Curated global peer groups and 1:1 mentorship
• Direct investor pitch feedback and post-sprint Demo Days

Eligibility

Open to early-stage founders aged 18+ anywhere in the world at the idea, MVP, or early product stage. No INSEAD affiliation is required, and startups do not need to be AI-native products.

Required documents

• Online application form (or prepared via the official Google Doc template)
• Startup idea/MVP summary
• Founder motivation and vision statements