Building AI startups in-house for India-specific problems too early or too niche for outside founders
While our Seed Fund backs external founders and our Global Launch stream adapts proven models, some opportunities require deep India context and patient capital that only an in-house approach can provide.
AI use cases that are 18-24 months ahead of market readiness but show strong technical feasibility
Unique regulatory, cultural, or infrastructure challenges that require deep local context to solve effectively
Infrastructure and tools that enable other AI companies but need significant upfront investment
Market research, technical feasibility assessment, competitive landscape analysis, and initial customer discovery interviews.
Build core AI/ML components, validate key technical assumptions, create proof-of-concept with real data sets.
Full product development with user interface, basic feature set, initial customer testing, and feedback incorporation.
Scale customer acquisition, measure product-market fit, assess unit economics, and determine spin-out readiness.
Access to full-stack engineers, ML engineers, DevOps specialists, and data scientists without full-time hiring costs.
Design research, user testing facilities, prototyping tools, and brand development resources for rapid iteration.
Direct access to enterprise customers across retail, manufacturing, and logistics for early validation and pilots.
AWS, Azure, GCP compute credits plus access to premium AI/ML tools and development accelerators.
Industry reports, regulatory updates, competitive analysis, and market timing insights across our focus sectors.
Established relationships with technology vendors, regulatory consultants, and go-to-market channels.
Flagship Studio Success
AI-powered learning platform transforming educational experiences through intelligent, adaptive personalization. Successfully transitioned from studio incubation to independent operation with market validation.
Automated regulatory compliance monitoring for Indian businesses across FSSAI, BIS, and data privacy requirements.
AI-driven quality control and predictive maintenance for small and medium manufacturing units.
Crop yield optimization using satellite imagery, weather data, and local agricultural practices.
We're seeking domain experts ready to build AI solutions for India-specific problems. Our EIR program provides the resources, team, and runway to validate and build your vision.
Market-rate compensation during validation and development phases
Founder-level equity stake in successful spin-out ventures
Access to full team and resources from day one
Domain Expertise: 5+ years in target sector (healthcare, fintech, logistics, manufacturing)
AI Understanding: Technical familiarity with ML/AI applications and limitations
India Context: Deep understanding of local market dynamics and regulatory environment
Execution Track Record: Previous experience building or scaling products/teams
Join our studio and turn your domain expertise into an AI-powered venture.
Apply as EIRRolling applications with 2-week response time