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Applications are open.
Seats are limited.

We review every application personally. Cohorts are small by design. We're looking for the most motivated, not the most experienced.

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9 of 15 remaining
Takes 10 minutes
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No essay required
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No coding test
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Decision within 48 hours
Pick your cohort

One application. Any start date.

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Cohort 1
Jul 6 – Jul 17, 2026
Demo Day: Fri Jul 17 eve
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Cohort 2
Jul 27 – Aug 7, 2026
Demo Day: Fri Aug 7 eve
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Cohort 3
Aug 17 – Aug 28, 2026
Demo Day: Fri Aug 28 eve
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Cohort 4
Sep 8 – Sep 18, 2026
Demo Day: Fri Sep 18 eve
15 spots available
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Cohort 5
Sep 28 – Oct 9, 2026
Demo Day: Fri Oct 9 eve
15 spots available
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Cohort 6
Oct 19 – Oct 30, 2026
Demo Day: Fri Oct 30 eve
15 spots available
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Cohort 7
Nov 9 – Nov 20, 2026
Demo Day: Fri Nov 20 eve
15 spots available
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Cohort 8
Nov 30 – Dec 11, 2026
Demo Day: Fri Dec 11 eve
15 spots available
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Process

Two simple steps. A few days.

01

Fill out the application

Who you are, what you do, what you want to build, why now. No resume required.

~10 minutes
02

Admissions interview

A 30-minute conversation, not a test. Decision within 48 hours.

30-min video call
What we look for

Not the most experienced. The most motivated.

What matters

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    Domain expertise

    Years in a specific industry. Your expertise is your unfair advantage.

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    A specific problem to solve

    Vague answers here are the most common reason for rejection.

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    Self-direction

    You'll ship three products in two weeks. We look for builders who can move without hand-holding.

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    Full commitment to the schedule

    Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm for 2 weeks, plus optional Saturday office hours.

What doesn't matter

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    Prior coding experience

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    Prior AI experience

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    A tech degree

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    A fully formed startup idea

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    Age, career stage, or job title

Key dates

Deadlines for each cohort.

Cohort 1
July 2026
Jul 6 – Jul 17 · Demo Day Jul 17
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Now · Applications Open
Submit any time. Early applicants get priority review.
Rolling · Interviews
Reviewed on a rolling basis. Interview within 1 week of submission.
Jun 15 · Final Application Deadline
Jun 22 · Enrollment Deadline
$1,000 deposit + remaining tuition due.
Jul 6 · Day 1
Jul 17 · Demo Day
Present your capstone to Austin's tech community.
Cohort 2
July 2026
Jul 27 – Aug 7 · Demo Day Aug 7
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Now · Applications Open
Jul 6 · Application Deadline
Jul 13 · Enrollment Deadline
Jul 27 · Day 1
Aug 7 · Demo Day
Cohort 3
August 2026
Aug 17 – Aug 28 · Demo Day Aug 28
Open Now
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Now · Applications Open
Jul 27 · Application Deadline
Aug 3 · Enrollment Deadline
Aug 17 · Day 1
Aug 28 · Demo Day
Cohort 4
September 2026
Sep 8 – Sep 18 · Demo Day Sep 18
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Jun 2026 · Applications Open
Aug 18 · Application Deadline
Aug 25 · Enrollment Deadline
Sep 8 · Day 1 (Tuesday)
Starts Tuesday after Labor Day (Mon Sep 7). 9 teaching days. Saturday office hours remain optional drop-in, not a required makeup class.
Sep 18 · Demo Day
Cohort 5
September 2026
Sep 28 – Oct 9 · Demo Day Oct 9
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Jul 2026 · Applications Open
Sep 7 · Application Deadline
Sep 14 · Enrollment Deadline
Sep 28 · Day 1
Oct 9 · Demo Day
Cohort 6
October 2026
Oct 19 – Oct 30 · Demo Day Oct 30
Coming Soon
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Aug 2026 · Applications Open
Sep 28 · Application Deadline
Oct 5 · Enrollment Deadline
Oct 19 · Day 1
Oct 30 · Demo Day
Cohort 7
November 2026
Nov 9 – Nov 20 · Demo Day Nov 20
Coming Soon
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Sep 2026 · Applications Open
Oct 19 · Application Deadline
Oct 26 · Enrollment Deadline
Nov 9 · Day 1
Nov 11 · Day Off
Veterans Day observed mid-program.
Nov 20 · Demo Day
Cohort 8
December 2026
Nov 30 – Dec 11 · Demo Day Dec 11
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Oct 2026 · Applications Open
Nov 9 · Application Deadline
Nov 16 · Enrollment Deadline
Nov 30 · Day 1
Starts after the Thanksgiving break. Ends well before Christmas.
Dec 11 · Demo Day
Scholarship

Military, first responders, and educators.

$1,500 off tuition, bringing it to $4,499. No separate application beyond verifying eligibility.

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Application FAQ

Common questions about applying.

No. We've had doctors, lawyers, real estate agents, and marketing directors build exceptional AI products. Domain expertise matters more than technical skills.
A 30-minute video call. We talk through the problem you want to solve, your domain, and how you work. It's a conversation, not a test. Decision within 48 hours.
10-15 builders per cohort. The most common reason for rejection is a vague problem statement. Be specific about what you want to build and why.
Absolutely. We have a housing program with partner Airbnb hosts and discounted rates near campus.
We provide specific feedback so you know what to strengthen. You can reapply for any future cohort, and we keep a waitlist for current cohorts.
Full refund (minus $1,000 deposit) up to 14 days before start. 50% up to Day 1. No refund after the program begins.