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.
Visit ProgramUp to $600K
$10M cap SAFE
6 months
~15 teams/year
Rolling
Rolling admissions
Seattle
Yes
Global
2/14/2026
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.
Direct access to AI2's world-class research team and infrastructure. Non-dilutive cloud credits extend runway.
AI-focused technical founders willing to relocate to Seattle who benefit from proximity to cutting-edge AI research.
The only residency embedded in a world-class AI research institute. The research environment and talent pool are unmatched.
Source: Allen Institute for AI
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