Applications Open · Deadline: 31st Jan'26

AI Garage Fellowship

A 4–5 week program to go from insight to MVP - research, build, and ship.

Great AI products start with understanding real problems. This program takes you from user research to a working MVP - with hands-on mentorship at every step.

Program Timeline

Now Open
Apply
by 31st Jan'26
Early Feb
Kickoff
Cohort begins
4-5 Weeks
Build
Research & Ship
Mar 2026
Demo Day
Present MVP 🎉

Program Coverage

1

Insight

Access to AI Garage community for user research

2

Clarity

Weekly sync-ups & reviews: 10-12 hrs of mentor time

3

Action

Dedicated/group building time: 40-50 hrs

4

Feedback

Demo Day presentation to industry practitioners

Weekly Mentorship

Fellows receive weekly guidance from domain mentors - founders, PMs, operators, VCs, and ML practitioners.

Demo Day (Mar '26)

At the end of the program, fellows present their insights & MVP thinking at an offline Demo Day to investors, CXOs, and industry leaders.

Mentored by industry practitioners & startup operators

Fellows receive weekly guidance from domain mentors - founders, PMs, operators, VCs, and ML practitioners.

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Exploration Areas

Fellows may choose from areas such as - or propose their own.

AI × FinOpsAI × Human Review LayerAI × Agentic Event AutomationAI × Matchmaking & CompatibilityAI × Product ManagementAI × Logistics / FreightAI × Market ResearchAI × ComplianceAI × Offline SalesAI × VC

What Fellows Actually Do

1

Conduct 15–25 user interviews in a chosen area

2

Analyze transcripts to extract insights, patterns & frustrations

3

Map ICPs, workflows, motivations & decision triggers

4

Evaluate problem spaces using first-principles

5

Validate or kill early hypotheses

6

Synthesize findings into a clear MVP direction

7

Build & ship a functional MVP with AI Garage support

8

Present your product to investors at Demo Day

No prior coding experience required. AI Garage will help you build your MVP.

Fellowship Investment

A small investment for a big leap

₹9,999

per fellow (incl. taxes)

🎓 25% scholarship for first 5 fellows

Applications are open for the founding cohort.

FAQ

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