AI Incubator Terms

Last updated: 12 October 2026

These Terms apply to everyone who submits an idea to, or takes part in, the NKR AI Incubator (“the Programme”) run by NKR Academy (“we”, “us”, “NKR”). By ticking “I accept” on the idea form, or by taking part in the Programme, you (“the Applicant”) agree to these Terms. They are in addition to the general Terms & Conditions of NKR Academy.

1. Eligibility and submission

1.1 You must be at least 18 years old, or submit with the consent of a parent or guardian.
1.2 The information you give must be true, complete and your own. We may reject any submission that is incomplete, misleading or unsuitable.
1.3 Students in NKR’s long-term AI programmes are enrolled in the Programme automatically. Their project ideas are covered by these Terms.

2. Originality, copying and intellectual property checks

2.1 You confirm that your idea is original, or that you have the full right to submit it.
2.2 Before submitting, you must check for existing products, patents, trademarks, copyrights and other rights that may be similar to your idea. You alone are responsible for this check.
2.3 Submitting an idea that copies an existing product, service or someone else’s work, or that breaks anyone’s intellectual property rights, is not allowed. It is treated as cheating.
2.4 If we find, at any stage, that an idea is copied or breaks someone’s rights, we may remove it, end your participation and withdraw all support, with no refund of any fees and no liability to you.
2.5 You agree to indemnify NKR, its mentors and partners against any claim that arises from your idea infringing the rights of others.

3. Ownership of your idea

3.1 You keep ownership of your idea. Taking part in the Programme does not transfer ownership to NKR, unless agreed separately in writing.
3.2 Ideas are often similar. NKR, its students, mentors and partners may already be working on, or may later develop, similar ideas on their own. Submitting an idea does not stop any of them from doing so, and does not create any duty of confidentiality beyond what is stated in clause 4.

4. Right to share and publish

4.1 You give NKR a free, non-exclusive right to share and publish your idea’s name, a short summary, your name and photo, and progress updates on our website, social media and promotional material, and with mentors, partners and possible funders.
4.2 If you do not want your idea published, you must write to us at info@nkrgurukul.in with the subject “Do not publish my idea”. We will stop new publication within a reasonable time. Material already published or shared before your request may not be fully withdrawn.
4.3 We will not publish detailed technical or business information that you clearly mark as “confidential” in your submission, except to mentors and possible funders who are reviewing it.

5. Review and selection

5.1 We review ideas using our own criteria, including value, use of AI, how possible it is to build, team commitment and market need.
5.2 Selection decisions are made by NKR at its sole discretion and are final. We do not have to give reasons for not selecting an idea.
5.3 We may not reply to every submission individually.

6. Mentoring and support

6.1 Mentoring is given by industry experts who volunteer or partner with NKR. The amount, type and length of support depends on their availability and is not fixed.
6.2 Advice from mentors is guidance only. You are responsible for your own business, legal, technical and financial decisions.
6.3 AI tokens, credits, model access and tools provided are for the selected project only, may be limited, monitored or withdrawn, and must not be shared, resold or misused (see clause 10.3 of the general Terms).
6.4 NKR and its mentors are not liable for any loss arising from acting, or not acting, on their advice.
6.5 Help with company registration is guidance only. Applicants are responsible for their own filings, fees, taxes and legal compliance.

7. Funding: no guarantees

7.0 In this Programme, “funding” and “support” mean resources and help to realise an idea, which may include AI tokens or credits, access to AI models and tools, guidance from industry experts, contacts and introductions to funding forums and investors, and help with company registration. Unless agreed in writing, they do not mean a cash payment by NKR. The type and amount of resources are decided by NKR and may change or be withdrawn at any time.
7.1 Funding is not guaranteed. Any help to seek funding depends on market conditions, investor and funder interest, eligibility rules and the progress of your idea.
7.2 NKR is not obliged to fund, or help fund, any particular number of projects in any year, or any project at all.
7.3 Any funding offered by NKR or a third party is subject to a separate written agreement. Nothing on the website, in emails or in conversations is a promise or an offer of funding.
7.4 NKR is not responsible for decisions made by third-party investors, banks, government schemes or other funders.
7.5 Where NKR helps arrange funding, NKR may ask for a fair share, fee or other benefit, to be agreed in writing beforehand.

8. Applicant duties and conduct

8.1 You must take part honestly and respectfully, attend agreed meetings, and keep mentors updated.
8.2 You must keep confidential any information, tools, APIs, contacts and materials NKR or its mentors share with you, and use them only for your Programme project.
8.3 Ideas that are illegal, harmful, unethical, discriminatory or against public interest are not accepted.
8.4 NKR may end the participation of any Applicant who breaks these Terms, behaves badly or stops responding, without refund or liability.

9. Changes, suspension and withdrawal of the Programme

9.1 NKR reserves the right to change, pause, reduce or withdraw the Programme, or any part of it, at any time and for any reason, including for individual Applicants.
9.2 NKR may change these Terms at any time. The updated version on this page applies from the date it is published.
9.3 NKR will not be liable for any loss caused by such a change, pause or withdrawal.

10. No partnership and no employment

Taking part does not create any partnership, joint venture, agency or employment between you and NKR or its mentors.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, NKR, its staff, mentors and partners are not liable for any indirect or consequential loss, loss of profit, loss of opportunity or loss of an idea arising from the Programme. NKR’s total liability is limited to any fee you paid NKR specifically for the Programme, if any.

12. Personal data

We use the details you submit to review your idea, contact you and run the Programme, and as set out in clause 4. We do not sell your personal data.

13. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute is subject to the courts of Kolar district, Karnataka.

14. Contact

Email info@nkrgurukul.in or WhatsApp +91 86184 02775.