The AI Founder Sprint 2027 of the INSEAD AI Venture Lab is a free, 10-week online programme for early-stage founders anywhere in the world. It runs from 27 January to 2 April 2027. The lab charges no fees and takes no equity, and Demo Day carries non-dilutive prize money. Applications close on 1 December 2026 at 11:59 pm GMT+8.
Who can apply
Location
The lab says the sprint is open to any early-stage founder, anywhere in the world. A Tunisian founder can take part online from Tunisia.
Age
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. No INSEAD or academic affiliation is needed.
Stage
Early-stage founders from the idea stage to pre-Series A. An MVP or a product is preferred, and ideas are welcome.
Funding and what it does not cover
The sprint is free and the lab takes no equity. Demo Day carries non-dilutive prize money, and the amount is not published.
Covered
The 10-week programme, mentorship and peer support, free of charge
