Foundry Startup Bootcamp 2026

About

Foundry's Startup Bootcamp is an 8-week program designed for aspiring and early-stage founders to refine their ideas and pitch, culminating in a chance to compete for $100K in funding, with no equity taken and full retention of intellectual property.

Benefits

• 💰$100K Funding — Opportunity to compete for up to $100K in funding in 2027 Pitch Competition
• 🛠️ Zero Equity — No equity taken and full IP retention
• 🤝Peer Cohort — Join a community of founders facing similar challenges
• 📈Structured Feedback — Tangible outputs and structured feedback at each stage

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all industries
• Aspiring founders exploring a new idea or venture path
• Early-stage entrepreneurs refining their vision and pitch
• No pitch deck or prior startup experience required

Participation Commitments

• ⏳ 8-Week Program — Structured sprints over eight weeks
• 📅 First Cohort Starts August 2026 — Commitment to attend the program duration

Target Region

Open to participants globally

Target Sector

All industries