What is the investment amount and terms?

₹4 Cr investment for 11% equity, with a decision made within 3 weeks. Additionally, a one-time ₹2L grant is provided to cover expenses.

What AI perks are available?

Over $1M in AI-relevant perks, including $350K in guaranteed Azure credits regardless of the investment decision. Post-investment, up to $4M+ in total perks become accessible.

What is the application deadline and residency start date?

The application deadline is February 19th, 2026, and the residency starts on February 23rd, 2026.

What kind of support is offered during and after the residency?

During the residency, founders get 1-1 sessions with experienced AI operators, mentors, and investors. After investment, Antler Embark provides US GTM support to achieve market traction in 3–6 months, and follow-on capital of $30M+ is available through Antler Elevate and Antler Showcase.

Antler India AI Residency – 2nd Edition by Antler India – Up to ₹4 Cr

The Antler India AI Residency – 2nd Edition is a high-intensity, three-week residency program designed to help ambitious AI founders build and launch global companies from day zero.

This residency is built for founders who want to move extremely fast, validate their AI startup idea, form strong founding teams, and secure pre-seed funding within weeks. The program culminates in a fast-tracked investment decision, offering selected startups an opportunity to raise ₹4 crore in exchange for equity.

Participants receive access to deep operator support, mentorship from experienced global AI founders and investors, and a powerful global Antler network spanning more than 27 countries. The residency also provides substantial AI-focused perks, including guaranteed Azure credits and post-investment access to Antler’s US market expansion and follow-on capital programs.

The program is designed for AI-native or AI-first startups with ambitions to build category-defining companies for global markets.

Antler India AI Residency – 2nd Edition by Antler India

Antler India AI Residency – 2nd Edition by Antler India

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