AcceleratorAI-firstby betaworks

betaworks Camp

NYC's themed AI camps (AI Camp: Agents, Voice, Memory…): a check plus 13 weeks at betaworks' Meatpacking studio.

Invests

~$500K

Takes

SAFE, terms per camp

Length

13 weeks

Where

New York

The deal

A SAFE investment per company (recent camps: ~$500,000 from betaworks and camp partners), with terms set per camp.

betaworks runs thematic 13-week camps on the edge of what's next in AI — agents, voice interfaces, augmentation. Small cohorts (~10), investment from betaworks Ventures and partners, and a demo day with NYC and SF investors.

Invests: ~$500K
Takes: SAFE, terms per camp
Length: 13 weeks
Format: In person
Based in: New York, US
Runs in: New York
Stage: Pre-seed to seed
Focus: AI agents, voice, consumer AI, developer tools
Cohorts: One or two camps a year, each on a theme
Acceptance: ~10 teams per camp
Perks: Partner credits; betaworks studio in NYC

Notable alumni and portfolio

GiphyDotsHugging Face (early investor)

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Terms as published by the program; verified October 2026. Programs change their deal every year, the apply page is the source of truth.

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