90-Day
90-Day
Intensive Founder
Residency
Intensive Founder
Residency
3+
3+
Customised Cohort
for domains
Customised Cohort
for domains
Location
Location
Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University
Date
Date
20 February, 2026
20 February, 2026
20 February, 2026
If you're building AI products, not just talking about them.
SANDBOX is for you.
If AI is part of your strategy, product, research, or responsibility. This fest is for you
Who Should Apply
Technical Co-founders
AI Product Founders
Solo Builders
Research Commercializers
Pre-seed to Seed Stage
CFO
AI-first Products
DeepTech Ventures
B2B AI Solutions
Consumer AI Apps
University Spin-offs
AI Researchers
Technical Product Managers
AI-first Products
About SANDBOX
One day. One arena. 90 days of transformation.
One day. One arena. 90 days of transformation.
Explore
What's Inside
Explore
What's
Inside
Explore What's Inside
The SANDBOX is an innovation platform curated with the right combination of product-market validation and execution capability. Designed exclusively for founders and builders working directly on AI products, SANDBOX provides a completely integrated working ecosystem designed to minimize the noise and maximize focus. SANDBOX is built on a singular conviction: Most founders don't fail because they lack intelligence or creativity. They fail because they lack intensity, focus, and support at the exact moment when they need it most.
The SANDBOX is an innovation platform curated with the right combination of product-market validation and execution capability. Designed exclusively for founders and builders working directly on AI products, SANDBOX provides a completely integrated working ecosystem designed to minimize the noise and maximize focus. SANDBOX is built on a singular conviction: Most founders don't fail because they lack intelligence or creativity. They fail because they lack intensity, focus, and support at the exact moment when they need it most.
The SANDBOX is an innovation platform curated with the right combination of product-market validation and execution capability. Designed exclusively for founders and builders working directly on AI products, SANDBOX provides a completely integrated working ecosystem designed to minimize the noise and maximize focus. SANDBOX is built on a singular conviction: Most founders don't fail because they lack intelligence or creativity. They fail because they lack intensity, focus, and support at the exact moment when they need it most.
AI FEST 2026
AI FEST 2026
AI FEST 2026 - Day 2: SANDBOX
AI FEST 2026 - Day 2: SANDBOX
AI FEST 2026 - Day 2: SANDBOX
Over 100+ AI Startup Platform presenting their products, demos, and live solutions.
Connect with Investor Connect India, Industry Leaders India, and potential customers at India's largest and most dynamic AI startup showcase, and experience the forefront of Innovation Ecosystem India.
Over 100+ AI Startup Platform presenting their products, demos, and live solutions.
Connect with Investor Connect India, Industry Leaders India, and potential customers at India's largest and most dynamic AI startup showcase, and experience the forefront of Innovation Ecosystem India.
View Exhibitors
View Exhibitors
View Exhibitors
AI FEST 2026 - Launch
AI FEST 2026 - Launch
Unfiltered: Real Founder Journeys
Unfiltered: Real Founder Journeys
Unfiltered: Real Founder Journeys
An intimate 45-minute Fireside Chat India with a celebrated founder. No scripts. No filters. Just candid insights on building, failing, and succeeding. Limited to 300 attendees.
An intimate 45-minute Fireside Chat India with a celebrated founder. No scripts. No filters. Just candid insights on building, failing, and succeeding. Limited to 300 attendees.
AI FEST 2026 - Showcase
AI FEST 2026 - Showcase
Product Unveiling
Product Unveiling
At AI Fest 2026, students, founders, researchers, innovators, and builders get a National AI Competition stage to unveil their products and showcase their innovations. This is not just a launch --- it's an opportunity to gain visibility, attract Investor
At AI Fest 2026, students, founders, researchers, innovators, and builders get a National AI Competition stage to unveil their products and showcase their innovations. This is not just a launch --- it's an opportunity to gain visibility, attract Investor
AI FEST 2026 - Session
Launch of Zero to One | Build Cohort
Launch of Zero to One | Build Cohort
Launch of Zero to One | Build Cohort
A structured program for early-stage founders designed to take you from idea to first customer. The Innovation Incubation provides a comprehensive curriculum, Expert Sessions India, to help you develop, refine, and launch your AI MVP
A structured program for early-stage founders designed to take you from idea to first customer. The Innovation Incubation provides a comprehensive curriculum, Expert Sessions India, to help you develop, refine, and launch your AI MVP
AI FEST 2026 - Pitch
Pitching
Battlefield
Pitching Arena
Pitching
Battlefield
The ultimate arena where Innovators meets Student Competition India. Here, ideas aren't just shared they clash, conquer, and rise to the top.and sometimes outthink the machines themselves with emerging AI Innovation Summit India
The ultimate arena where Innovators meets Student Competition India. Here, ideas aren't just shared they clash, conquer, and rise to the top.and sometimes outthink the machines themselves with emerging AI Innovation Summit India
The ultimate arena where Innovators meets Student Competition India. Here, ideas aren't just shared they clash, conquer, and rise to the top.and sometimes outthink the machines themselves with emerging AI Innovation Summit India
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SANDBOX: The Residency Program
Promote your brand among builders who are shipping real AI products.
Connect directly with 800+ competing startups, 100+ exhibiting teams, and India’s most execution-focused AI founders in one concentrated arena.
Connect directly with 800+ competing startups, 100+ exhibiting teams, and India’s most execution-focused AI founders in one concentrated arena.
Connect directly with 800+ competing startups, 100+ exhibiting teams, and India’s most execution-focused AI founders in one concentrated arena.
Be present where products launch, deals are made, and the next wave of AI companies takes shape—with high-visibility touchpoints across the SANDBOX floor, demo zones, and founder networking spaces.
Be present where products launch, deals are made, and the next wave of AI companies takes shape with high-visibility touchpoints across the SANDBOX floor, demo zones, and founder networking spaces.
Be present where products launch, deals are made, and the next wave of AI companies takes shape—with high-visibility touchpoints across the SANDBOX floor, demo zones, and founder networking spaces.
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Who can apply to SANDBOX Residency?
Who can apply to SANDBOX Residency?
Who can apply to SANDBOX Residency?
Is SANDBOX only for early-stage startups?
Is SANDBOX only for early-stage startups?
Is SANDBOX only for early-stage startups?
Do I need to be an AI expert to join?
Do I need to be an AI expert to join?
Do I need to be an AI expert to join?
Do I need to be present for the full 90 days?
Do I need to be present for the full 90 days?
Do I need to be present for the full 90 days?
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What if I'm selected but can't attend the February 20 launch?
What if I'm selected but can't attend the February 20 launch?
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