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.
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.
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. 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.
