0G Apollo AI Accelerator Cohort 2: Up to US$2 Million Investment for AI Startups, Open Worldwide (Apply by 15 November)

Who this is for: AI founders anywhere in the world, including Africa, whose startup has a clear path to revenue and who are willing to build on 0G’s AI infrastructure.

The 0G Apollo AI Accelerator is run by 0G Labs with xBuilders, a team of founders and investors who have run the Stanford Blockchain Accelerator and Google for Startups programmes. Cohort 2 takes up to 10 startups for a three-month, mostly remote programme from December 2026 to February 2027. Teams can receive up to US$2 million in investment, subject to due diligence.

Deadline: 15 November 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply as early as you can.

At a Glance

What You Get

• Up to US$2 million in investment per project. 0G says amounts depend on due diligence, project evaluation and programme terms, and actual funding may vary.
• 1:1 mentorship from xBuilders, the 0G team and mentors from companies such as Google, Google DeepMind, AWS, Coinbase Ventures and Anthropic.
• Technical support directly from 0G’s engineers.
• Introductions to investors, partners and other founders, ending with Demo Day.
• Partner perks, including discounted security audits (Hashlock, CertiK, QuillAudits credits) and offers from Cohort 1 alumni. 0G says cloud credits, AI API credits, legal, banking and wallet perks are added at kickoff.
• An in-person graduation at Stanford University at the end of the programme.

Read the terms. 0G’s page doesn’t publish the investment terms, so ask how much equity or what instrument is involved before you accept. Cohort 1 alumni raised US$1.5 million within 30 days of graduating, according to 0G.

The Programme

• December: four weeks of structured sessions: planning, product strategy, an AI module and technical deep dives.
• January: a build sprint against your goals, with team check-ins and no scheduled classes.
• February: go-to-market, people and legal, fundraising and Demo Day preparation, then Demo Day and graduation in the final week.

Eligibility

• An AI startup building a revenue-generating product, with a clear path to revenue and a validated need and market.
• Early-stage to growth-stage teams.
• Willing to build on and integrate with 0G’s infrastructure. 0G says exclusivity isn’t required upfront, but funding, credits and support are geared to teams that commit to its network; hybrid approaches using 0G’s compute and storage may be considered.
• Available for the full three-month programme.
• Founders from any country: only 10 teams are selected globally.

Is it right for you? 0G focuses on open-source models, privacy and compliance, and Cohort 1 included AI agents, AI safety and fintech teams. Several perks are aimed at Web3 projects. It suits founders who already use open-source AI and want to own their infrastructure costs.

How to Apply

1. Read the 0G Apollo page, including the FAQ.
2. Open the Cohort 2 application and describe your product, traction, market and team.
3. Explain how you’ll use 0G’s infrastructure (compute, storage or models) in your product.
4. Submit by 15 November 2026. Questions go to [email protected].

Tips

• Apply today. Admissions are rolling, and early applicants have the best chance.
• Lead with revenue. Customers, pilots or paying users show the clear path to revenue 0G asks for.
• Be specific about 0G. Show a concrete integration plan, since support and funding are tied to building on its network.
• Plan for Stanford. If you’re selected, check early whether you’ll need a US visa for the graduation.

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