For founders · The main event
The Inception Retreat
Four days, six to eight companies, zero equity — the pitch refinement that closes your next raise. Applications are open for the next cohort.
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Events
The retreat is the main event — but Inception convenes founders and the AI community year-round. Start with what's next, then see where we've been.
For investors · Next demo day
Demo Day
Cohort founders present the pitches they refined at the retreat. Next date to be announced.
Other event programs
Beyond the retreat and demo day, Inception runs recurring programs for founders and the broader community.
Cofounder matching
Curated, in-person matching events for proven AI founders ready to start something new.
Learn more →Buildathons
AI prototyping weekends — ship a working prototype alongside the cohort and partners.
Learn more →SheStarts
Firesides and gatherings spotlighting women founders building in AI.
Learn more →Past public events
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2026-05-20 · Demo DayInception Super Demo Day IV
Palo Alto, CA
Welcome to Super Demo Day IV Please join us at this event to get an insider's view into what our Inception Founder community has been up to! You'll hear…
2026-04-15 · Cofounder MatchingInception Co-Founder Matching Day #2 2026
Redwood City, California
Join Inception Studio for the second full day active Co-Founder matching workshop in 2026 with 45 of the most curated founders from the Inception and the SF…
2026-03-26 · TalkGlobal Founders Summit 3/26
Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Global Founders Summit Silicon Valley Meets Tokyo Date March 26th, 2026 (Thu) 16:30 – 20:15 Venue Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB) Concept Install the Next Global…
- 2026-03-19 · Demo Day
Stanford CS 224G Demo Day and Poster Session
Stanford, California
Stanford's CS 224G class is a project class in the CS department that explores the practical aspects of building using large language models. Students form…
2026-03-09 · Demo DayInception Cohort 22 Demo Day
San Francisco, California
The culmination of our second three day Inception retreat in 2026. Agenda 5:00pm to 5:20pm: Registration 5:20pm to 5:30pm: Introduction to Inception Studio,…
2026-02-17 · Cofounder MatchingInception Co-Founder Matching Day #1 2026
Menlo Park, California
Join Inception Studio for the first full day active Co-Founder matching workshop in 2026 with 45 of the most curated founders from the Inception and the SF…
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