Private upper research
for frontier Applied AI.
We accept the top 1.5% of high school students focused on building in AI. Work directly with VC-backed startups at the frontier.
Trusted by 250+ Researchers & VC-Backed Companies
Current Cohort
47
Active researchers
15
Partner companies
97%
Top 20 U.S. University Matriculation
The Program
More than an internship.
A structured research experience with mentorship, weekly check-ins, and a cohort of peers working across frontier AI companies.
Dedicated Mentor
Work directly with an engineer or researcher from the startup who guides your project.
Weekly 1:1 Meetings
Regular check-ins with your mentor to review progress, get feedback, and plan next steps.
Synchronous Cohorts
Join a cohort of peers working across different companies. Learn together, share insights.
Push to Production
Contribute to actual company initiatives. Your work has impact beyond the program.
Demo Day + $10K Investment
Present your work to founders, researchers, and investors. Winners of each Demo Day receive a $10K SAFE investment to build their own projects.
The Process
Structured research.
Real output.
We pair motivated researchers with frontier companies working on applied AI. Every engagement produces tangible work product.
Apply
Submit your background, interests, and demonstrated commitment to technical work. We review weekly.
Match
Get matched with a research track at a frontier company working on applied AI problems.
Contribute
Complete structured projects with clear milestones. Receive feedback from practitioners.
Alumni Network
Amdo Labs alumni have raised hundreds of millions from top investors
Our researchers go on to build companies, join top AI labs, and attend the world's best universities. The network you build here lasts.
Join the next cohort.
We accept a limited number of high school students each quarter. Applications reviewed weekly. Top 1.5% acceptance rate.
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