“If we back your pitch, we will fund your immediate needs on the spot and—if you make good progress—give you up to $200k in grant funding within two weeks.”In its own words: bluedot.org
BlueDot Impact's five-day in-person programme in San Francisco where new AI safety projects are developed and pitched, with funding for selected pitches. The first edition ran in October 2025; the current page lists cohort v6.
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A five-day, all-expenses-paid programme in San Francisco for technically serious people working on AI safety, biosecurity, cyber or other catastrophic risks. Participants pitch on the final day; the team funds immediate needs on the spot and can give up to $200k in grants within two weeks to those who make good progress.
On applying “You don't need a polished idea - we will help you find one here” bluedot.org
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How to apply
- Applications
- Open · closes 11 Nov 2026
Cohorts run periodically; v6 is 16–20 Nov 2026 - Who can apply
- Individuals, New organisations
Applications for the November 16-20 cohort close November 11; details on the programme page: https://bluedot.org/programs/incubator-week