AI

AI2 Incubator

Rolling

by Allen Institute for AI

Allen Institute for AI's 6-month residency providing up to $600K funding and up to $1M in cloud credits, with access to AI2's research campus in Seattle.

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Funding

Up to $600K

Equity Terms

$10M cap SAFE

Duration

6 months

Cohort Size

~15 teams/year

Cohort Cadence

Rolling

Application Cycle

Rolling admissions

Location

Seattle

Live-In

Yes

Geographic Scope

Global

Last Verified

2/14/2026

Summary

AI2 Incubator is a 6-month residency program by the Allen Institute for AI, where teams work alongside AI researchers on the AI2 campus in Seattle. Companies receive up to $600K in pre-seed funding at a $10M cap, plus up to $1M in non-dilutive cloud credits.

The program selects ~15 teams per year on a rolling basis and requires relocation to Seattle for the residency period. AI2 Incubator has created 20+ companies with $750M+ collective valuations and $150M+ raised in venture funding. In 2025, the incubator launched an $80M fund doubling down on real-world AI applications.

Program Edge

Direct access to AI2's world-class research team and infrastructure. Non-dilutive cloud credits extend runway.

  • Up to $600K funding at $10M cap
  • Up to $1M in non-dilutive cloud credits
  • Work alongside AI2 researchers on campus
  • $80M dedicated fund for portfolio companies

Best Fit

AI-focused technical founders willing to relocate to Seattle who benefit from proximity to cutting-edge AI research.

What Makes It Different

The only residency embedded in a world-class AI research institute. The research environment and talent pool are unmatched.

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