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AI Frontier

Bring your AI research closer to real-world impact.

Atelier Founders’ AI acceleration program connects research, innovation and investment to help shape the technologies of tomorrow.

Program Info

Name:

AI Frontier

Duration:

Tailored acceleration

Focus:

Innovation, venture building and responsible AI

Profile:

AI founders, researchers, startups and innovative SMEs

Tarif:

Discuss with our team

Build a culture of AI innovation.

AI Frontier brings entrepreneurial thinking to AI research and solution development. Its focus is to help teams translate technical expertise into useful products, credible ventures and a practical route to market.

Who is it for?

Young AI researchers

PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and early-career researchers exploring innovation and entrepreneurship.

Universities and research institutions

Teams strengthening their AI innovation capacity and connections with the wider ecosystem.

Early-stage innovators

Founders working on AI ventures who need support with funding, intellectual property and business models.

Industry and institutions

Organizations working on responsible AI and the connection between research and real-world applications.

Our support pillars.

Advanced training

Startup fundamentals, AI solution design, intellectual property and responsible AI, including awareness of the EU AI Act and GDPR.

Knowledge exchange

Explore cross-border mentoring and research-to-industry exchange opportunities, with participation defined for each cohort.

Reusable learning resources

Practical training resources designed to support ongoing learning and application.

Ecosystem dialogue

Bring together research and industry perspectives to connect innovation with real needs.

Learn by building.

  • Needs-led training shaped around the team’s skill gaps
  • Applied work on AI business model canvases
  • Pitching practice and mentoring
  • Knowledge sharing across research and entrepreneurship
  • Practical outputs that teams can continue developing after the program

Your path through the sprint.

01 / Prepare

Define strategic goals and complete onboarding.

02 / Immerse

Discover the ecosystem through site visits and specialist workshops.

03 / Refine

Work on product development, marketing and fundraising through intensive mentoring.

04 / Connect

Explore relevant coach, corporate and partnership conversations.

05 / Deploy

Put your growth strategy into action in the European market.

Let’s explore the fit.

We review your application and may invite you to a conversation. You’ll receive the program scope, terms and fees before making a commitment.