From AI-curious to .
A 4-week hybrid fellowship pairing NYC's technical builders with business and civic leaders to ship working AI agents on live city data.
01 · Ways to participate
More than one door into .
Whether you are switching careers, leveling up, or just starting to build, there is a way in that meets you where you are.
Cohort program
A guided, 4-week project-based term with a small pod and technical mentors.
Open workshops
Single-session deep dives, free to attend with no commitment.
Community
A standing room of builders trading feedback, job referrals, and encouragement.
02 · Tracks
Pick the track that fits where you are .
Two distinct paths through the same term. Select a track to see what you will learn.
03 · Program roadmap
A term that ends with something you actually .
Four weeks pairing NYC technical builders with civic and business leaders, culminating in a weekend hackathon where pods ship live.
- 1
Week 1
Context engineering & RAG
Building over housing & zoning data.
- 2
Week 2
Multi-agent swarms & tool execution
Transit & API automation.
- 3
Week 3
Governance, MCP & red teaming
Defensive security & compliance.
- 4
Week 4 · Capstone
Weekend hackathon
Cross-track pods build for 48 hours, then ship live agents to partners & investors at a closing demo night.
04 · Who should apply
Built for the people tech keeps leaving .
No degree, no prior experience, and no perfect résumé required, just the will to build.
- 100% free, with no tuition or hidden fees.
- No degree or perfect résumé required, just the drive to build.
- Open to anyone who has been overlooked by traditional tech pathways.
Ready to build?
Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are open and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply for Fall 2026 cohort05 · Our Ecosystem
Our instructors, mentors, and community build with and come from:
06 · FAQ
The things everyone asks .
Take the next step
Get Involved
Apply to our AI Fellowship
Ready to go from AI-curious to AI-builder? Apply to join our next cohort and get hands-on technical training, real projects, and a community of builders behind you.
Apply Now
Donate on PayPal
Your gift funds free, hands-on AI training for builders who need it most. Every dollar goes directly to program costs, mentorships, and student resources.
Donate on PayPal