Betaworks Camp

Betaworks Camp represents a distinctive approach to accelerating AI-native startups, operating as a thematic, in-residence program rather than a traditional accelerator. Each 13-week cohort focuses on specific technological evolution themes, bringing together 8-12 carefully selected early-stage companies that are defining entirely new categories. The program runs twice annually from Betaworks' NYC headquarters, with recent themes including AI Agents, AI Native Applications, and Interface-focused AI experiences.

What sets Camp apart is its emphasis on zero-to-one product development with tight user feedback loops, combined with deep technical expertise in each cohort's specific theme. Unlike demo-day-focused accelerators, Betaworks prioritizes building strong, fundamentals-based businesses through intensive product development support. Participants receive $500,000 in funding from a syndicate including Betaworks, Mozilla Ventures, Differential Ventures, and Stem AI, while gaining access to the Betaworks team's product development expertise, platform strategy guidance, data science resources, and extensive network of portfolio founders and industry leaders.

The program's community-driven approach creates powerful peer learning environments where founders tackle similar technical challenges together, sharing insights and strategies throughout the intensive 13-week program. Camp has a strong track record with notable alumni including Hugging Face (now valued at $4.5B), with approximately 75% of companies typically raising funding within 30-45 days post-completion. Applications open December-January for February-May programs and June-July for August-November sessions. The program specifically seeks startups building at the application layer of AI that treat the interface as fundamental to their product vision, making it ideal for technical founders focused on redefining human-machine interaction paradigms.