Telles Foundation presents
Future
Lab 2026
An experience for those who want to test what the frontier of technology means for their own trajectory.
You were nominated
If you're here, it's because
someone saw something remarkable in you.
You were nominated by one of our partner organizations that knows your trajectory. That already says something about you.
Here, you'll build something that matters for your future — with access to people and tools that would be hard to find outside this context.
What drives the experience
Three pillars.
Everything revolves around what matters to you. Your interests tested in practice.
Impact
You develop a project connected to a real direction you want to explore. Something that advances an existing ambition or tests a hypothesis about your career.
Brilliant people
Peers who raise the bar. Mentors who challenge and expand what's possible. Interactions that are rare outside this environment.
Building with AI
Learning happens by building. No fixed tracks — real challenges, frontier tools, and AI as the main amplifier.
The experience
6 weeks, from July 13 to August 21
No rigid step-by-step. We offer rituals that expand your development.
Pre-journey
Profile mapping, mentor network setup, and preparation for what's ahead.
Direction
Expand references, define your project, and articulate a clear vision for your future.
In-person immersion
A week of hands-on immersion focused on practical development, expanding your repertoire, and direct interaction with top professionals.
Execution
Build, test, and evolve. 1:1 and small group mentoring, access to the partner network, and demo moments to showcase what you're creating.
Delivery
Final presentation to mentors and guests. A moment of exposure and closing the cycle.
How your time works
Sessions are recommended. Your growth is what counts.
We estimate ~2h/week between mentoring and rituals. Some activities have a fixed group schedule, others are tailored to your availability. Everything is highly recommended, but optional. What matters is your commitment to the outcome you want to build.
In-person immersion
Meeting in
São Paulo
The highlight of the experience. 4 days of active building at Taqtile's headquarters, between July 23 and 26.
Who joins you
Mentors specialists
Ongoing support from professionals recognized for their careers and areas of expertise.
Partner network
People and organizations that expand access
A network that operates on demand alongside the mentors, expanding access to resources, knowledge, and opportunities.
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Awards
What you take beyond the experience
The evaluation considers your progress relative to your starting point, consistency throughout the journey, and the ability to connect your project with your future and the current technological landscape.
Resources to keep building
Access to tools, credits, and partner resources so you can keep developing and experimenting with projects after the program.
Lunch with the Telles Foundation board
An exclusive gathering with key figures from the Brazilian ecosystem who sit on the Telles Foundation board. An opportunity to meet them in person, exchange perspectives on your project, and build relationships that are usually out of reach.
International immersion
The top participant receives an experience aligned with their interests and career stage, through the Telles Foundation network.
Frequently asked questions