A comprehensive 12-week program designed to transform your AI startup from concept to market-ready product
Seedling AI's incubation program is an intensive 12-week accelerator designed specifically for early-stage AI startups. We provide funding, mentorship, resources, and a structured framework to help you build, launch, and scale your AI product.
Intensive program duration
Investment for 7% equity
Multiple opportunities to join
Comprehensive support to help you succeed
We invest $150,000 for 7% equity in your company. No hidden fees, no complicated terms. Standard SAFE agreement.
Weekly 1-on-1 sessions with successful AI founders, researchers from top institutions, and domain experts.
$100K+ in cloud compute credits from AWS, GCP, and Azure. Access to specialized AI hardware and infrastructure.
Free access to essential tools: GitHub Enterprise, Notion, Figma, and 50+ development and productivity platforms.
Free incorporation, IP protection, and legal counsel from top law firms specializing in tech startups.
Join a community of 500+ AI founders. Share learnings, collaborate, and support each other's growth.
A proven framework to achieve product-market fit
Share weekly goals and progress with your cohort
Deep dives on AI/ML topics, architecture, and best practices
1-on-1 mentorship sessions with domain experts
Successful founders and investors share insights
Present progress and get feedback from peers and mentors
We invest $150,000 for 7% equity using a standard SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) with no hidden terms or fees.
While we recommend being present in-person for maximum benefit, we offer a hybrid model. Core workshops and Demo Day are in-person, but we accommodate remote participation when necessary.
We accept startups at various stages from idea to early revenue. The most important factors are team strength, technical expertise, and vision. Most companies in our program are pre-seed or seed stage.
We receive 2,000+ applications per cohort and accept 15-20 companies (1-2% acceptance rate). We look for exceptional teams solving important problems with novel AI approaches.
Yes, solo founders are welcome to apply. However, we strongly encourage building a co-founder team as it significantly increases startup success rates. We can help connect you with potential co-founders.
You gain lifetime access to our network, ongoing mentorship opportunities, and continued support for fundraising. Many alumni raise successful seed and Series A rounds from top VCs in our network.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early for best consideration.
Start Your ApplicationNext cohort starts: May 1, 2026