Building responsible AI ventures.
Where innovation meets humanity. Join a community that believes in the power of entrepreneurship to create a better future for all.
Six ways we support founders building responsible AI.
Newark Incubation Center workspace
Physical workspace at NIC, adjacent to Princeton's academic ecosystem and Newark's growing tech corridor.
Expert mentorship
Pair-mentoring from academic researchers, operator-investors, and AI-ethics specialists — matched to your stage.
Continuous learning
Curated workshops, reading groups, and Rome-Call-aligned ethics training as part of weekly programming.
Investment opportunities
Structured introductions to our Investment Alliance members at each flagship conference.
Community collaboration
Peer cohorts of mission-aligned founders building in adjacent verticals — health, education, governance, scientific tools.
Strategic guidance
Quarterly reviews with senior board members and recognized AI-policy advisors.
Three stages from application to fellowship.
1 · Application. Submit your team, product thesis, and ethical framework. Rolling intake; founder calls within 14 days.
2 · Cohort placement. Selected teams join the active cohort at NIC for 12 weeks, with conference presentation slots at the next flagship event.
3 · Fellowship. Alumni founders join the AI Academy Fellowship — continuing access to events, mentorship, and our investor network.
Build your start-up with us.
We're looking for founders building AI products grounded in human values. Tell us what you're building.