Inception Studio

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Rolling admissions. Acceptance under 3%. Four days, in person. Zero equity, zero cost — ever.

What we look for

  • You've already built and shipped, with real users or customers
  • You've raised before, or could credibly raise now
  • You're working on something AI-native — not retrofitting AI onto an existing product
  • You can commit to being in person for the full four days of the cohort

What happens after you apply

  1. Application reviewed within two weeks
  2. If shortlisted: 30-minute conversation with the Inception team
  3. Acceptance decisions made cohort by cohort, not on a rolling deadline
  4. If accepted: cohort placement and pre-retreat onboarding

More questions? See the full FAQ — eligibility, cost, what to expect, and how Inception differs from YC.

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