wHAT IS THE AI GARAGE?
A 4-month pre-accelerator designed to help early-stage AI startups build the next generation of AI solutions.
Our vision is to nurture a supportive and innovative ecosystem for AI enthusiasts by providing the needed resources to drive their national and international success.
Opportunities we offer
- AI expertise We have a deep understanding of AI technology and the challenges that you may face from collecting real data to validating your AI models. Our AI experts will support you in overcoming these challenges while reducing your time to market.
- Customized training & coaching We co-create with our expert coaches a customized plan addressing any challenges your startup might face during its development.
- AI Networking We offer fully-funded participation in international deep-tech trade-shows and ecosystem events to connect you with potential prospects, AI startups and investors.
JOIN US IF YOU ARE
Early-stage AI startups
Seed to pre-seed AI startups with proof of traction.
Teams with a prototype or MVP
Backed by an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to grow quickly.
We welcome AI solutions in all application fields, without discarding any innovative and disruptive ones.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Product : AI-based prototype or MVP
Team : 2 co-founders or more, with AI expertise on the team.
Traction: At least a beta tester.
Stage: early-stage startup with potentiel for high-growth.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
CHALLENGE TRACK
1 month business and technical training combined with one-to-one coaching sessions to help you scale your business and technical skills and build a successful go-to-market strategy. 15 start-ups compete to get the opportunity to pitch their products to our AI and business juries and win a spot in the Boost track.
DEMO DAY
15 AI startups will pitch in front a committe of jury members comprising renowned partners and international experts. 5 laureates will be selected to continue the program. (Join the Boost Track)
BOOST TRACK
The boost track is a 3 month-customized and intensive technical and business support program, aiming to validate your go-to-market strategy, facilitate your connection with investors and accelerate the international development of your start-up. During this track, you will benefit from a fully-funded participation in an international event.
PROGRAM Activities
Immersive Bootcamps and networking events.
Access to Novation DGX Cloud Compute to train your AI models.
Access to our partners including NVIDIA Inception, InstaDeep and Google.
Investment Readiness Component with renowned experts.
Fully-funded participation in international events of your choice.
Exhibition in national and international events.
TIMELINE
31 MAY 2024
Applications close
3 – 6 JUNE 2024
Announcement
& onboarding
7 June – 27 June
Challenge Track
28 June 2024
Demo Day
29 June – 31 Sep
Boost Track
how to apply?
Submit your application through the form below.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
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