Pear AI Researcher Grant
Join a global community of PhDs, PhD grads and Professors building in AI and win $250K, with an additional $600k in cloud credits
Pear AI Researcher Grant is a program for entrepreneurial PhDs, PhD grads, and Professors.
Push the boundaries of your research towards solving real world applications and turning them into world changing companies. Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurial academics who have a passion for solving complex problems, pushing the boundaries of AI, and advancing knowledge.
Pear has a track record of backing incredible PhDs, PhD grads and Professors and helping turn their ideas into reality.
Applications for the AI Researcher Grant are open until April 30th and are rolling.
Grant size
Up to $250k uncapped SAFE
Cloud credits
Up to $600k in credits
Pear PhD / Professor Founded Companies valued at $100M+
10+
What you get.
1.
Initial capital to seed your company
We invest up to $250K uncapped SAFE.
2.
Partner office hours
We’ll help brainstorm and ideate businesses worth pursuing and help you spin out your technology.
3
. Community of cutting-edge academic researchers and innovators
Engage with peers, interdisciplinary teams, and mentors to accelerate technology and AI progress
4.
Pear Studio membership
Get access to 30,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office space with 240+ standing desks, 20+ conference rooms, phone booths, and more, all free for you for 6 months in Menlo Park or San Francisco
5.
Grow your startup
with access to credits
We provide up to $600k in credits from top cloud and model providers
Pear Studio: room to grow, space to collaborate.
30,000 square feet of office space in Mission Bay, SF. 240+ standing desks, 20+ conference rooms, phone booths, and more. This space is completely free to you for the first 6 months.
