We help you build it.
Cortiqa for Startups is a free program where we work alongside founders to build, ship, and scale AI-powered products. If your idea excites us, our engineering team will help you bring it to life — from architecture to deployment.
Apply now — it's freeHow it works
Tell us what you're building.
Submit your startup details and describe the product you want to build. We review every application personally — no automated filtering.
If the idea excites us, we're in.
Our team evaluates your vision, technical feasibility, and market potential. We look for founders with strong ideas and the drive to execute.
Our engineers work with you.
Once accepted, our team actively helps build your product — AI integration, architecture guidance, infra setup, and hands-on development support. Completely free.
What accepted startups receive
This is not a standard accelerator. We don't take equity, and we don't charge fees. If we believe in what you're building, we invest our time and engineering resources to help you ship.
What we look for
Strong founding vision
A clear problem statement, a defined target audience, and a product idea that has genuine utility.
AI-native product
Your product should have a meaningful AI component — something that benefits from intelligent automation, NLP, or reasoning.
Commitment to ship
We work with founders who are serious about launching. We want to see momentum, not just ideas.
Early stage preferred
Idea stage, pre-seed, or seed. We are most useful when your product is still being shaped and built.
Apply for the Startup Program
Applications are reviewed personally by our team. You will hear back within 5 business days. Only business email addresses are accepted.
Frequently asked questions
Is this program really free?
Yes, completely. There are no costs, no equity asks, and no hidden fees. Cortiqa invests engineering time into startups with strong ideas because it strengthens our ecosystem.
What kind of help does Cortiqa provide?
Our engineers actively help build your product — AI model integration, backend architecture, API design, deployment pipelines, code reviews, and ongoing technical mentorship. We work with you, not just advise you.
Can I also get API credits?
Yes, but only for exceptional ideas with high potential. If your product demonstrates strong market fit and technical ambition, we may provide Cortiqa API credits on top of the engineering support.
Why do you only accept business emails?
We require a business email (e.g. you@yourstartup.com) to verify that you are operating a legitimate startup or registered business. This helps us focus our resources on serious applicants.
Does every application get accepted?
No. We personally review every submission and select startups where we believe our involvement can make a significant impact. Strong vision, clear problem-market fit, and founder commitment are what we look for.
Does Cortiqa take equity?
No. We do not take any equity, revenue share, or ownership stake. The program is purely about helping founders build great AI-powered products.