A36 Global Residency: Mumbai

16 Days, 36 Builders & One Roof A36 Global Residency: Mumbai is a 16-day builder residency for founders, developers, researchers, operators, and product builders working across AI, Web3, and frontier technology. For the first 15 days, residents will live, build, learn, and ship alongside a highly selected group of builders. Day 16 ends with A36 Demo Day. 📍 Mumbai, India📅 18 October – 2 November 2026👥 36 selected residents 🛠️ What happens inside? This is not a conference and not a traditional hackathon. The priority is simple: Build something meaningful. Make progress. Ship. During the residency, residents may get access to: Most sessions will be optional so builders still have enough uninterrupted time to work. 💻 What can you build? Anything meaningful around AI, Web3, AI × Web3, or frontier technology. Examples: You do not need to fit into one narrow category. ⚡ Residency Tracks Core areas: AI · Web3 · AI × Web3 · Open Innovation We may also introduce partner-powered tracks, challenges, bounties, developer credits, and technical resources. Residents will still be free to build the product that makes the most sense for them. 🧠 Mentors & Experts Throughout the residency, selected mentors and operators may join us for workshops, office hours, product reviews, and small-group sessions. This may include: Some sessions may also be hosted by A36 Residency partners. The goal is not more lectures. The goal is to get the right person in the room when a builder needs help. 🎤 A36 Demo Day 2 November 2026 is Demo Day. Residents will have the opportunity to showcase what changed during the residency: Selected residents may present to an invited audience of founders, investors, ecosystem leaders, mentors, and partners. 👀 Who should apply? You might be a: We care much more about what you build and what you are capable of building than your title, followers, or company name. 🌍 International Applicants International applications are welcome. International residents must be visa-ready and independently eligible to enter India. A36 Labs will not provide visa sponsorship or visa processing support for this residency. Please make sure you have the required travel and visa documentation before confirming your participation. 🚫 This residency may not be for you if: 🏠 Residency Experience Selected residents will receive access to: Details around accommodation, meals, travel, and additional resident support will depend on the final residency partner structure and will be communicated clearly to selected applicants before confirmation. ✅ Selection The residency is intentionally capped at 36 residents. Every application will be reviewed manually. We look for: What have you built?What are you capable of building?What do you want to accomplish in 15 focused days?Why should you be in this room? Registration does not guarantee selection. ♾️ After the Residency The community does not end on Demo Day. Selected residents become part of the A36 Residency Alumni Network with opportunities for: 🤝 Partners & Sponsors We are opening collaborations with: Partners may support: Interested in partnering with A36 Residency? 📩 [email protected]🌐 a36labs.com/residency About A36 Labs A36 Labs is a global frontier technology ecosystem connecting founders, developers, operators, students, startups, and emerging technology communities across AI, Web3, and beyond We create environments where ambitious people can meet the right people, access the right resources, and ship meaningful work Come to Mumbai with something worth buildingLeave with something real