From Campus
to Company.
Kampus is an Applied AI Venture Studio helping ambitious university founders turn ideas into real companies through founder education, operator mentorship, and access to a curated network of investors.
Open to all universities • Remote or through a Kampus Studio
Venture Support Stack
Founder Education
Rigorous curriculum designed for technical student founders building Applied AI companies.
Operator Mentorship
1:1 support from builders who have scaled companies and raised institutional capital.
Legal & Incorporation
Full-service support to get your corporate structure, cap table, and agreements right.
Curated Angel & Micro-VC Network
Introductions to a trusted network of angel investors and micro-VCs who back Applied AI founders.
Built for Every University Founder
Whether you're studying engineering, business, medicine, design, law, or another discipline, Kampus is built for ambitious founders from any university.
Apply from Any University
Open to students from any university, discipline, or background.
Remote Participation
Build from anywhere with the full Kampus support system online.
Rolling Admissions
Apply year-round and begin as soon as you're ready.
Quarterly Demo Days
Present when investment-ready — milestones, not deadlines.
Kampus Studios
Participate in person through a partnered Kampus Studio where available.
Why Applied AI?
Applied AI is reshaping every industry by dramatically reducing the cost and time required to build software companies. Small teams can now solve problems that once required large engineering organizations.We believe university founders have a unique opportunity to build the next generation of AI-native companies, and Kampus exists to help them turn those ideas into enduring businesses.
AI in Cybersecurity
AI in Education
AI in Marketing
AI in Agriculture
AI in Healthcare
AI Native Services
Applied AI isn't one industry — it is becoming every industry.
Start anytime. Build continuously.
Apply anytime, begin immediately, and present when investment-ready at our Quarterly Demo Days — then keep building with the studio.
- 01Apply Anytime
- 02Learn
- 03Validate
- 04Build
- 05Launch
- 06Grow
- 07Quarterly Demo Day
- 08Continue Building
- 01Apply Anytime
- 02Learn
- 03Validate
- 04Build
- 05Launch
- 06Grow
- 07Quarterly Demo Day
- 08Continue Building
What Kampus provides. What we expect.
- Founder education
- Venture building
- Operator mentorship
- Founder infrastructure
- Investor readiness
- Quarterly Demo Days
- Long-term commitment
- Applied AI focus
- Coachability
- Customer obsession
- Consistent execution
Kampus operates as a venture studio. We typically take around 15% equity, aligned with the level of venture studio support provided.
Who Should Apply?
Kampus is designed for ambitious university founders who have already taken the first step toward building an Applied AI company.You don't need customers, funding, or a perfect product — but you should have demonstrated initiative by validating an idea or building an early prototype.
Validated Idea
You've identified a meaningful problem and have begun validating it through customer conversations, research, or early market feedback.
Working Prototype
You have an MVP or functional prototype and are ready to improve it with real users.
Applied AI Focus
You're solving a real problem using AI in a specific industry, workflow, or business process.
Founder Commitment
You're committed to building a long-term company, learning quickly, accepting feedback, and executing consistently.
Tell us what you're building.
Applications are reviewed year-round. We're looking for university founders with a validated idea or working prototype who are ready to build an Applied AI company.