shipyard

shipyard

by Indian School of Founders

by Indian School of Founders

Build and ship an AI startup in 8 weeks

Build and ship an AI startup in 8 weeks

About Shipyard

Ship the tech startup of your dreams in just 8 weeks

Turn AI from a buzzword into a business.

In 10 weeks, you'll validate an idea, build an MVP, find users, launch publicly, and learn how real startups are built.

Join a founder-first accelerator designed for students, builders, creators, and future founders.

Educators

Learn from the best. Find your people

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For Whom?

Who Should Definitely Join
Shipyard

Graduates

Investors

Founders

Developers

Graduates

Investors

Founders

Developers

Graduates

Investors

Founders

Developers

Event agenda

Your gameplan for the next 8 weeks

Module 1

Kickoff

Module 1

Kickoff

WEEK 0

Onboarding to Shipyard

Get set up, meet your cohort, and prepare for the startup journey ahead.

Founder Mindset Fundamentals

Learn how successful founders think, decide, and execute under uncertainty.

WEEK 1

Find a Problem Worth Solving

Discover real-world problems and validate opportunities worth building for.

Module 2

AI as Your Co-Founder

Module 2

AI as Your Co-Founder

WEEK 2

AI Stack & Product Planning

Design your MVP, workflows, and roadmap using modern AI tools.

WEEK 3

Build Your Frontend - Design & User Experience

Turn your idea into a beautiful, user-friendly product experience.

WEEK 4

Build Your Backend - Data, Logic & Automations

Power your product with databases, APIs, and automated workflows.

WEEK 5

Build AI Features - From Product to AI Product

Integrate AI capabilities that create real value for your users.

Module 3

The Business Side of Things

Module 3

The Business Side of Things

WEEK 6

Branding & Growth - Distribution Beats Product

Build a brand people remember and a growth engine that scales.

WEEK 7

Monetization & Pitching - Make Money & Tell Your Story

Craft a business model and communicate your vision with confidence.

WEEK 8

Pitch Decks, Investor Do's & Don'ts

Learn how to pitch effectively and avoid common fundraising mistakes.

SHIP

Demo Day & Launch

SHIP

Demo Day & Launch

Questions

Let's address the elephant in the room.

1. Do I need a startup idea before joining?

2. Do I need to know coding or AI?

3. What if I've never built a startup before?

4. How much time will I need every week?

5. Will I actually build something real?

6. What happens after the 8 weeks are over?

Registration

Only 30 Students per Cohort

Founder Pass

Join a cohort of ambitious builders and launch your first AI startup in just 8 weeks.

Weekly live sessions

Direct mentorship

Personalized feedback

Demo Day showcase

Early Bird

Rs 19,999

One-time fee

Founder Pass

Join a cohort of ambitious builders and launch your first AI startup in just 8 weeks.

Weekly live sessions

Direct mentorship

Personalized feedback

Demo Day showcase

Early Bird

Rs 19,999

One-time fee