OpenAI Grove

OpenAI launched “OpenAI Grove,” a program to support early-stage AI entrepreneurs. The five-week intensive program, running from October 20th to November 21st, 2025, offers mentorship from OpenAI’s technical leaders, early access to tools and models, and in-person workshops. It targets individuals with nascent AI ideas, differing from OpenAI’s Pioneer Program which supports more established ventures. The program aims to foster a vibrant AI ecosystem, reflecting the surge in AI investment, which accounted for 71% of U.S. venture funding in 2025. Applications are open until September 24th.