AI Product Studio

Key Program Details

Core Components

• Weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions with experienced founders including Abhi Arora and Anshu Bansal
• Bi-weekly progress reviews and milestone tracking
• Monthly demo sessions with potential investors
• Technical workshops on AI development and deployment

Investment Terms

• Initial Investment: Up to $20,000
• Follow-on Investment in case of breakout progress

Program Duration

• 6 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Current IIT/VIT students 
• Original AI-focused product idea
• Minimum viable product or proof of concept
• Team of 2-3 founders
• Full commitment during the program

Mentorship Program

Core Mentors

• Abhi Arora & Anshu Bansal
  • Successful exits
  • Investment experience in 35+ companies
  • Hands-on mentorship in AI/ML strategy
  • Network access to potential customers and investors

Additional Support

• Office Hours with Industry Experts
• Technical Workshops
• AI Ethics and Compliance Guidelines
• Cloud Credits and Technical Resources
• Legal and Accounting Support

Post-Program Support

Follow-on Investment Criteria

• Product-market fit validation
• Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) growth
• User engagement metrics
• Team execution capability
• Market opportunity size
• Technology moat

Continued Support

• Access to Acadia Ventures network
• Introductions to Series A investors
• Alumni network membership
• Ongoing mentorship opportunities

Application Process

• Applications Open: Before Jan 31 IST

Selection Criteria

1. Team Strength & Technical Capability
2. AI Innovation Level
3. Market Opportunity
4. Execution Plan
5. Growth Potential

Application Requirements

• Team profiles and background
• Product demo or prototype
• Technical architecture document
• Market analysis
• Financial projections
• Growth strategy

Program Resources

Business Resources

• Legal support for incorporation
• Accounting services
• HR and recruitment support
• Marketing and PR assistance

Success Metrics

Program KPIs

• Product launch success rate
• User acquisition metrics
• Revenue generation
• Follow-on funding success
• Technology innovation impact

Program Calendar

Regular Activities

• Weekly founder updates
• Bi-weekly mentor meetings
• Monthly progress presentations
• Quarterly AI technology reviews
• Demo day preparation sessions

Special Events

• Opening Boot Camp (Week 1)
• Mid-program Showcase (Month 3)
• Investor Preview Day (Month 5)
• Demo Day (End of Month 6)