Powering advancements of AI in the open: Apply now to GitHub Accelerator

GitHub Accelerator has opened applications for its next cohort, focused on advancing AI within open source projects, with a deadline of March 5. The program aims to support early-stage open source projects and companies by providing financial backing, mentorship, networking, and training to help participants overcome challenges such as funding, ethical considerations, and security. This year's theme centers on AI, reflecting its rapid impact on work and life, and the 10-week program starting April 22 will include $40,000 in non-dilutive funding per project, various instructional sessions, and access to GitHub and Azure resources. Participants will also have opportunities for collaboration through shared channels and will conclude with a virtual Demo Day to showcase their progress. The program is open to individual maintainers, developers, and small teams from regions supported by GitHub Sponsors, and projects must have a clear open source license, governance strategy, and a focus on AI.