Antler India AI Residency – 2nd Edition by Antler India

Results & next round

Applications for this round closed on 19 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.

Selections for this programme are announced by Antler India. Official links are listed under Sources below.

We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.

About this funding program

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.

Benefits & Funding

Amount: Up to ₹4 Cr

What You Get

Selected startups receive ₹4 Cr investment for 11% equity, with a decision in 3 weeks. Additionally, each startup gets a one-time ₹2L grant to cover expenses. Founders also access $1M+ in AI-relevant perks (including $350K guaranteed Azure credits) before the investment committee decision, with up to $4M+ in perks available post-investment. Post-residency, follow-on capital of $30M+ is available through Antler's Elevate and Showcase programs.

How to apply

Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.

1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.