PROTOCOL_ID::founders-inc
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FOUNDERS INC OFF SEASON
DATA_OVERVIEW
Off Season is a six-week intensive residency (June 23–August 1, 2025) at Founders Inc's 42,000 sq ft campus in Fort Mason, San Francisco. Instead of vacation, participants join ~50 peers in a no-curriculum, obsession-driven environment with workspace, prototyping facilities, mentorship from experienced founders, community events and workshops. The program culminates in a Demo Day where top teams may receive funding up to $250K. Applications are open until June 12, 2025 (late applications accepted until June 18, 2025).
YIELD_BENEFITS
- :: 6-week equity-free residency at Fort Mason, San Francisco
- :: Access to 42,000 sq ft workspace and prototyping facilities
- :: Mentorship from experienced founders and experts
- :: Community of ~50 ambitious peers
- :: Demo Day with opportunity for funding up to $250K
- :: Access to community events, workshops and informal office hours
ELIGIBILITY_REQUIREMENTS
University students, recent graduates, and ambitious builders (including dropouts) who want to dedicate six weeks (June 23–August 1, 2025) to build projects in software, hardware, AI, robotics, etc.