OpenAI Blog · Jan 2, 2026
Announcing OpenAI Grove Cohort 2
Reviewed by Errol Vogt, Site support technician & online learning analyst · original summary · editorial policy
Announcing OpenAI Grove Cohort 2. Applications are now open for OpenAI Grove Cohort 2, a 5-week founder program designed for individuals at any stage, from pre-idea to product. Participants receive $50K in API credits, early access to AI tools, and hands-on mentorship from the OpenAI team. This update is relevant for small-office operators tracking changes in their tools.
Operator takeaway: For operators: review whether 'Announcing OpenAI Grove Cohort 2' affects your current setup before relying on it in production.
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