AI Grant
$250k no-cap, no-discount MFN SAFE · Global; accepted companies form a Delaware C corporation · Between cohorts
AI Grant is a selective global program for AI-native startups. Batch 4 offered $250,000 through a no-cap, no-discount MFN SAFE, $350,000 in Azure credits plus other partner support, a founder summit, and Demo Day; the intake is now closed and accepted companies must be Delaware C corporations.
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Program intake
Applications are currently closed between program cycles.
What the source says“Applications for Batch 4 are closed”
Key facts
| Check size | $250k plus $350k Azure credits and other benefits |
| Terms | $250k no-cap, no-discount MFN SAFE |
| Stage | AI pre-seed |
| Applications | Between cohorts |
| Location | Global; accepted companies form a Delaware C corporation |
| Remote friendly | Yes |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | ai |
| Status | closed |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
AI Grant is backed by Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross and operated by Hersh Desai and Lenny Bogdonoff. Earlier backed companies named on the official site include Cursor, Perplexity, Replicate, Pika, and Browserbase, giving the program unusually strong AI-specific downstream signal.
How the application really works
Applications were public and solo founders were eligible. Batch 4 is closed; finalists proceed through program selection and accepted companies must satisfy the Delaware C-corporation requirement.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- $250k via an uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE; founders should model how the MFN right could adopt later SAFE terms.
- Batch 4 is closed. Solo founders may apply; accepted companies must form a Delaware C corporation.
Track record
- Official alumni include Cursor, Perplexity, Replicate, Pika, and Browserbase.
Described as selective, but no current acceptance rate or cohort size is published.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- Applications were public and solo founders were eligible. Batch 4 is closed; finalists proceed through program selection and accepted companies must satisfy the Delaware C-corporation requirement.
- What are the current economics?
- $250k via an uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE; founders should model how the MFN right could adopt later SAFE terms.
- How large and long is the program?
- The official site does not publish Batch 4 application volume or cohort size. Capital and compute support plus an in-person summit and investor Demo Day.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- Global applications are allowed; required summit or Demo Day travel should be confirmed.
- What happens after the program?
- Demo Day and a strong AI founder/alumni network provide follow-on exposure; no automatic follow-on check is promised.
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Sources
- aigrant.com — Current Batch 4 status, investment structure, credits, eligibility, operators, contact, and alumni (checked 2026-08-10)