Description

• Format: A straightforward online application focusing on the founder's background, past projects, and the specific AI problem they are solving.
• Focus: They look for "untraditional candidates" and technical builders pursuing ambitious, high-risk ideas.

Eligibility

• Sector: Exclusively for Artificial Intelligence projects and startups.
• Open Doors: Anyone can apply regardless of academic background or institutional affiliation.
• Team: While it supports solo builders, it leans toward technical founders with a history of building. 

Process

1. Online Submission: Founders apply via the official website during open batch cycles.
2. Screening: A structured review process by a team of experienced builders and an "all-star" advisory board.
3. Batch Program: Selected startups enter an intensive program that provides access to world-class mentors and high-performance compute.
4. Demo Day: The program culminates in a showcase where founders present to top-tier global investors.

What an Applicant can Obtain

• Capital: $250,000 in upfront funding (standard for recent batches) or $5,000–$50,000 for open-source grants.
• Compute: Access to massive amounts of Nvidia H100 GPU compute at no cost—a core "unfair advantage" of the program.
• Network: Direct mentorship from Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross, plus exposure to a network of elite investors.