Illustration: an old Milanese house with green shutters and geranium balconies, lifted off the ground by a patched hot-air balloon over Milan at dusk — young builders coding at the windows, one steering from the roof terrace, another scanning the horizon with a telescope

A home for the builders in Milan’s student area.

This cohort is in partnership with The Residency

01The program

Three months to ship, to grow, and to find your people.

We gather Europe’s most curious builders into a single house in Milan and give them everything they need to do the most ambitious work of their lives.

Focus areasSilent spaces designed for deep, uninterrupted work.

Credits & perks€50k in compute credits and €2M+ in discounts.

Lessons from the fieldFounders and researchers sharing what they went through.

Ways to breatheTerrace, gym and chill areas to relax and recharge.

For the misfits · Directed by Alessandro Mascheroni, 2026

02This is for you, if

We are the place for rebellious builders working on hard problems.

The world is changing fast. If you are continuously thinking about how to solve real problems impacting people, this is the place for you.

WANTED

ALIVE & DELUSIONAL

Rebellious builders working on hard problems

Known to be technical, delusional, fearless, extremely tenacious and, suspiciously, kind.

REWARD

a room in Milan, €50k in compute credits & €2M+ in perks

03The space

A house in Milan’s student quarter built around how builders actually live.

Spaces for deep work, for making, for moving the body, for taking it easy. Walk through and meet the house.

The apeira building, a white facade against a blue sky — IThe building. Via Fatebenefratelli 20.

we are still building the lab — for now, look at ITER. almost as beautiful.

IIThe lab. Blueprint, in progress.

The apeira gym with benches and racks — IIIThe gym. For moving the body.

Residents working on the rooftop terrace — IVThe terrace. Where the evenings go.

A private room with a bed and a desk — VYour space. Your own room, desk and storage.

VYour space. Your own room, desk and storage.

The living room with sofa and dining table — VIThe living room. For taking it easy.

04FAQ

Things people ask before applying.

01Is this free?

We are working to make this more accessible for future cohorts. For this one, participants cover rent and a small organizational fee: total cost is €1,200 per month. Partial and full scholarships are available for outstanding candidates.

02Do I need to have a company to apply?

Not necessarily, but you must have a clear research or product idea you want to chase.

03How long is the program?

Three months, living and building together in the house. If you apply now and do not make it in, you remain eligible for future cohorts.

04What’s included?

Housing, the company of high-drive people, lectures with experts, pitch day with VCs, a growing lab, the gym, and a cleaning service.

05Will I meet investors?

Yes. We are in close touch with a group of bold European investors; at the end of the cohort everyone has a chance to present live during our pitch day.

06Do I have my own room?

Yes, everyone has their own room with storage and a desk.

07What if I’m underage?

We appreciate drive. If you have your parents’ written clearance, you are good to go.

08Do you sponsor visas?

We welcome participants from all over the world. We cannot directly sponsor visas, but we can point you in the right direction.

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