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Assembly begins in November 2026 and runs for 70 days. We take 1% equity only when a startup raises funding.
The 90-day format and the monthly stipend belonged to the first Founders Residency, which is closed.
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01What is Assembly?
Assembly is the next program from The Founding Company, built around founders and co-founders combining their strengths to build for the long run. The direction is shared ambition, complementary craft, and working trust.
02Do I need to bring a co-founder?
You can apply as a founder or with a co-founder. Tell us who you are building with, if anyone, and what each person brings to the work.
03When does Assembly begin?
Assembly begins in November 2026 and runs for 70 days in Hyderabad. The application is open at /apply; the exact start date and deadline will be shared by the team.
04Are the Residency terms also the Assembly terms?
No. Assembly runs for 70 days with Shared accommodation, Two meals a day, High-speed internet, Access to a community fund, Open days and demo days, Founder dinners and community events, and 1% equity when the startup raises funding. The ninety-day format and monthly stipend belonged to the first Residency.
05Can I apply to the first Founders Residency?
Applications for Cohort I are closed. Future Residency cohorts may return, but no date or terms have been announced. Explore Assembly for the current application.
06What did the first Residency offer?
Cohort I brought twelve founders into a Hyderabad house for ninety days, with housing, two meals, workspace, weekly demos and a ₹40,000 monthly stipend.
07Do those terms apply to Assembly?
No. Assembly is a separate 70-day program. Its accommodation, meals, internet, community fund, events and equity commitment are explained on /assembly and /apply.
08Was investment guaranteed in the Residency?
No. Access to investors did not guarantee investment or an allocation.
09Can I meet the first cohort?
Yes. The Founders page introduces the people behind Cohort I.
10How do investors participate?
Through weekly demos, office hours, private founder meetings, Demo Day, or capital partnership.
11Can I attend Demo Day?
Yes. Request access and the team will review fit for Cohort I.
12Can I meet founders before Demo Day?
Yes, in structured formats where there is clear founder fit.
13Where can I explore the cohort?
The Cohort I Demo Day page has founder stories, products, and company profiles. Explore the companies there, then contact the team about any follow-up questions.
14Are startups fundraising?
Some may be. Others may still be building toward a round.
15Is allocation guaranteed?
No. Investor access does not guarantee allocation.
16Can I mentor founders?
Yes, if your operating or investing experience maps to cohort needs.
17How often are investor updates sent?
The plan is to share structured progress during and after the cohort.
18What kinds of partners are you looking for?
Infrastructure, services, capital access, media, university, corporate, and city ecosystem partners.
19Can partners sponsor infrastructure?
Yes. Useful infrastructure is one of the clearest partnership routes.
20Can partners host workshops?
Yes, when the session is practical and genuinely useful to founders.
21Can corporates run problem statements?
Yes, if they can offer real buyer context and serious founder access.
22Can universities participate?
Yes. Universities can support talent, research, rooms, and ecosystem access.
23Is there a paid sponsorship model?
Partnership formats are handled case by case.
24What visibility do partners get?
Relevant partners may receive site, house, event, social, and content visibility.