OpenAI Converge 2026

OpenAI Converge 2026 is a highly selective six-week accelerator program administered by the OpenAI Startup Fund to support early-stage artificial intelligence companies. The initiative typically selects cohorts of ten to fifteen participating startups, providing each with a $1 million equity investment to accelerate their product development timelines. Participants commit four to six hours weekly to engage in specialized technical discussions, office hours, and networking events alongside industry experts. The program structure requires the first and final weeks to be held in-person in San Francisco, while the remaining sessions are conducted remotely. The administering fund has previously backed recognizable technology organizations such as Heeyo, Thrive AI Health, New Computer, and Ambience Healthcare. This resource is intended for engineers, designers, and researchers from diverse backgrounds seeking capital, technical guidance, and ecosystem access to build transformative AI startups.