According to OpenAI’s announcement, applications are now open for the second cohort of OpenAI Grove, a five-week founder program designed to support entrepreneurs working with AI technology.
The program is open to individuals at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, from those still exploring ideas to those who already have products in market. According to the announcement, participants will receive several key benefits:
- $50,000 in OpenAI API credits
- Early access to AI tools
- Hands-on mentorship from members of the OpenAI team
The structured five-week format suggests an intensive, focused program aimed at accelerating AI-driven ventures. By opening the program to founders at the “pre-idea” stage through to those with existing products, OpenAI appears to be casting a wide net to support AI entrepreneurship across different maturity levels.
The substantial API credit allocation and direct access to OpenAI’s team represent significant resources for early-stage founders looking to build on OpenAI’s platform. No specific application deadline or start date for Cohort 2 was mentioned in the announcement.