Deadline: September 30, 2026
Applications are open for the Radical AI Founders Masterclass 2026. The Radical AI Founders Masterclass is an exclusive annual program designed to give AI researchers and technical entrepreneurs exposure to the strategies, frameworks, and hard-won lessons behind some of today’s most successful AI companies.
Over four weeks, they host virtual, free sessions with world-leading AI pioneers, successful entrepreneurs, and leaders from top AI companies — complemented by tactical sessions covering AI product development, business integration strategies, and other essential areas that AI founders need to master.
Participants join a lasting community of peers from Stanford, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, Berkeley, and premier AI institutes including Vector, Mila, and the Allen Institute for AI.
Benefits
They offer Masterclass participants the opportunity to apply for the exclusive Compute Cohort Program, with a select group chosen through a competitive process. This is a meaningful way for the most promising AI startups to access substantial resources for product development and scaling.
This premier initiative provides:
- Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud compute credits for computing infrastructure, storage, AI platform tools, and data tools
- State-of-the-art computing resources including dedicated H100 GPU and TPU infrastructure
- Complimentary incorporation support and legal office hours with our legal partners
- Mentorship from industry experts
Eligibility
- The Masterclass is designed for AI researchers considering commercializing their discoveries, technical entrepreneurs and undergraduate students interested in building AI-first companies and graduate students and postdocs in AI/ML programs.
- You don’t need to have incorporated or be a company founder to participate.
- They welcome participants at all stages who are interested in bridging the gap from breakthrough ideas to real-world impact.
Application
For more information, visit Radical AI Founders Masterclass.
