

AI Founder Sprint 2025
Where Intelligence Takes Shape
The AI Founder Sprint 2025 is INSEAD’s flagship accelerator for early-stage founders building AI-first startups and ventures with artificial intelligence at the core. Over an intensive 8-week period, selected teams progress from raw data to real ventures, guided by world-class mentors, strategic tools, and a curated network of peers and experts. The program is designed for both solo founders and technical teams, welcoming projects in ideation, MVP, or early traction stages from any sector interested in leveraging AI for a competitive edge.
Participants gain access to expert frameworks, venture-building templates, step-by-step AI integration resources, and a global network of mentors, investors, and fellow founders. The fully online format enables global participation, with a time commitment of 5–7 hours per week for the first two weeks and 2–3 hours per week for the remaining six weeks. The program culminates in a Demo Day, where founders showcase their ventures to investors and AI leaders. There are no fees, no equity taken, and participants are eligible for prize opportunities and access to an investor network.
Key dates • Application Deadline: 30th July, 2025 • Program Duration: 8 weeks, starting from August 25, 2025
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