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Applications for the June 16 - July 15, 2026 cohort are now closed. Follow along for future cohort updates. The first invention noveltyhq cohort is for builders who can commit to 30 days in bangalore and want to ship with serious peers.
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first cohort
Applications for the June 16 - July 15, 2026 cohort are now closed. Follow along for future cohort updates.
proof that you have shipped real things
clear project direction or a serious problem to attack
taste, urgency, and willingness to talk to users
ability to live with the intensity of a 30-day lock-in
no dependency on resume polish or social status
application faq
who should apply?
startup founders, indie hackers, engineers, product designers, researchers, students, and high-agency builders who have shipped real things should apply.
do students qualify?
yes. students can apply if they have evidence of taste, shipping ability, and serious intent.
do i need funding?
no. funding is not required. the selection bar is based on seriousness, output, and fit for the environment.
is the residency free?
No. Invention NoveltyHQ is a paid program. Builders cover tuition that funds the cohort experience—we do not market it as a free coliving stunt.
how much does it cost?
Invention NoveltyHQ is a paid founder residency—not a grant, subsidy, or free stay. Tuition contributes to accommodation, workspaces, connectivity, the communal meals rhythm, and operating the 30-day cohort. Exact tuition, taxes if applicable, payment schedule, refunds, and inclusions/exclusions are shared with applicants after review.
what does the fee cover?
Broadly: the shared villa residency, workspaces, connectivity, communal dinner rhythm, and program logistics described elsewhere on the FAQ. Exact inclusions/exclusions are listed in the applicant packet after review.
how do i apply?
applications for the June 16 - July 15, 2026 cohort are now closed. the apply page now carries the latest application status.
what matters in the application?
shipped work, clarity, taste, proof of intensity, and a project that can benefit from 30 days of focused proximity.