AI Grant (aigrant.com) is an accelerator program for AI startups that offers funding and support to promising artificial intelligence projects.
$2.5 million investment via a SAFE with a $25 million cap
Selected startups receive additional benefits including:
Opportunity to present at an AI Grant Demo Day in front of investors
The program is open to anyone working on AI projects - no specific credentials are required to apply
They are looking for "technical & pragmatic founders who want to build great products" that leverage AI models in useful or engaging ways
AI Grant was founded by Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross, who invested $10 million to start the program
It is run by Hersh Desai and Asara Near
In addition to the accelerator, AI Grant also provides smaller grants ($5,000 - $50,000) for open source AI projects through aigrant.org
The program aims to support and accelerate promising AI startups and projects by providing funding, resources, and networking opportunities. They take a broad view of what qualifies as an AI company, focusing on founders who can leverage AI to build impactful products.