What is
Edge City India?
Edge City India is a three-week popup village for the people building the frontier of technology, science, and culture.
From October 11 to November 1, founders, researchers, engineers, scientists, and creators gather on the coast of Goa to do the best work of their year together: deep coworking by day, talks and demo days through the week, and a community of peers operating at the highest level.
Step 2: We review applications on a rolling basis and follow up with next steps. Ticketing details will follow soon.
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GALLERY
Pictures from Goa and some of our past pop-up villages around the world.
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Our Local Partners
Edge City India is hosted together with our local partners in Goa, who help make the village possible.
Build3 / Startup ecoāshrām: One of India's leading purpose-driven startup accelerators, founded with Varun Chawla (co-founder of 91springboard, one of India's largest coworking networks), with a network of 1,600+ founders and 40+ funded startups. Through Startup Ecoāshrām, they're building a regenerative startup campus in the Western Ghats—and are a key reason Edge City chose Goa. More Info.
The Circle: Our main operational partner and the center of the village. One of India's leading coworking networks with campuses across the country - including India's first work-from-the-beach coworking space in Goa - and home to The Circle Founders Club, India's leading cross-border acceleration platform spanning 18+ geographies. Backed by a family office spanning hospitality, real estate, and events. More info.
LocalhostHQ: Our media lab partner - a multidisciplinary lab for researchers, artists, and founders building India's frontier-tech storytelling scene. They run India's largest AI film festivals, including the one at the Royal Opera House Mumbai, with a flagship campus in Bangalore. More info.
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Residencies
& Experiments
Residencies are groups of 5-50 people who gather around a shared theme or community. Please apply and buy your ticket first, and then you'll get info about how apply to a residency.
You don’t need to join a residency in order to attend Edge City India; you’ll have access to programming even if you stay solo or with friends.
COMMUNITY BUILDERS RESIDENCY — with Odd Table and Jungli
From the community
On what it feels like to be a part of Edge City
"Edge City did an excellent job integrating diverse participants from all kinds of background: technical and non-technical, crypto, biotech and culture, young and old. I learned a lot from my time there."
"I was so inspired by the caliber of people, different projects and ambitious concept. It shifted my perspective and reminded me of how important this industry is in helping make a positive change in the world."
"Edge Esmeralda's ability to bring people together in temporary spaces that yield lifelong relationships — as well as life changing conversations and discoveries — makes me excited to see how that same energy imbues the permanent village Esmeralda is building."
"Edge City is unparalleled in its ability to cultivate multi-disciplinary ecosystems that accelerate progress in frontier industries like Cryptography, Neurotech and Longevity."
"It's an eclectic group of optimists that push each other to learn and grow in their careers and live healthy and more meaningful lives. I love spending time with the people in the Edge City community."
"We could not have done this Longevity workshop with top researchers without Edge City. This is going to be one of those moments that people talk about in the future where so many impactful things were conceptualized."
"I never realized the possibility of social innovation until being part of the Edge community. There is no way that the way we organize our communities today is the best that civilization has to offer. We can dramatically improve our communities and quality of life through some space for experimentation and first principles thinking."
"Edge Esmeralda was one of the most valuable uses of my time last year - personally, professionally, and creatively.
As a founder, I tested my product with real users and ran a hackathon. As an artist, I revived my drawing practice and am now publishing a book. And as a human, I found lifelong friends and a community building toward a better future."
"At the crossroads I was at with my trajectory, being a fellow at Edge City was one of the most impactful things I could've done.
Edge City brought out a side of me that I really liked. It brought out a side of me that was curious and open to trying new, weird experiences, hosting dinners and discussing theories on reincarnation over group hikes, all while working on my own projects."
"The neurotech workshop I attended was extremely high signal and talent dense. I could not have had that discussion anywhere else."
FAQ
Edge City is a society incubator. We bring together builders, researchers, artists, and founders working at the frontier of technology, science, and culture to live and create together in popup villages.
Since 2023 we've hosted nine villages around the world, from Edge Esmeralda in California to Edge City Lanna in Thailand and Edge City Patagonia in Argentina, convening more than 12,000 people. Each village is a place to prototype new ways of living, working, and flourishing together.
Edge City India is a three-week popup village on the beaches of Mandrem, North Goa, running October 11 to November 1, 2026.
We'll gather hundreds of founders, builders, researchers, scientists, and creatives to live, work, and build together: coworking, daily programming and salons, 8 to 10 focused residencies, and a rhythm of movement, good food, and community. It's our first village in India, and the next chapter in Edge City's journey of building a global community.
Goa is one of the most beautiful and welcoming places in India: warm, walkable, and built for both deep work and real connection. We're basing the village on Mandrem Beach in the quieter stretch of North Goa, with The Circle, a beach-facing coworking hub, at the center. October into November is the start of Goa's dry season, right after the monsoon: lush green landscapes, warm ocean, and clear days.
There's a deeper reason for India, too. It's home to one of the world's largest and fastest-growing builder communities, and to living traditions (Ayurveda, yoga, and the study of consciousness) that few other places can offer. The timing is deliberate: Edge City India lands in the heart of the autumn builder season, following on from several conferences in South East Asia and into Devcon Mumbai.
Edge City India is for people building at the edges: technologists, founders, researchers, scientists, artists, writers, and community builders who want a few weeks of focused work alongside an inspiring, multidisciplinary group.
Whether you're shipping a project, exploring a new direction, or looking to connect with peers from around the world, you'll find your people here. It's open to all ages, and we welcome families.
- Apply through the link on this page.
- Once you're accepted, you'll get a link to purchase your ticket, and your spot is confirmed when you pay.
- Choose to join a residency or attend solo, and arrange your accommodation (we provide a housing sheet and Telegram group to help).
- Book your flights to Goa.
Apply early, since prices step up over time and the village fills as the dates approach.
Full details are shared in the dedicated blog post here.
- Access to all Edge City programming: talks, workshops, salons, demo days, and community gatherings
- Use of the coworking space at The Circle
- Wellness offerings, including group workouts
- Village-wide social events, cultural outings, and weekend adventures
Accommodation and most meals are not included, so you arrange your own stay and cover day-to-day food. We help with discounted partner-hotel rates, a housing coordination sheet, and community meals for special occasions.
Tickets do not include accommodation; you need to organize your own housing. Our recommended community hub is: Riva Beach Resort.
Riva Beach Resort is the main gathering place for most participants. It's a 4-star beachfront property set where the Arabian Sea meets the Mandrem rivulet, with sea-facing rooms and river-view cottages, multiple pools, a spa, and a restaurant. It sits directly on Mandrem Beach, a few steps to the sand. Book at Riva here!
Goa has an incredible food scene, from beach shacks to world-class restaurants, all walkable or a short ride away. At the village, The Circle's terrace and restaurant will be a daily gathering spot, and we'll host community dinners for special occasions. Residency groups often cook and eat together too.
Most international visitors need a visa to enter India. Many travelers are eligible for the India e-Tourist Visa, which you apply for online before you travel. Check your eligibility and apply early, as processing can take time.
October and November are a beautiful time in Goa: the monsoon has passed and the dry season is beginning. Expect warm, tropical weather: sunny days, lush green surroundings, and warm ocean water. Pack light, breathable clothing, swimwear, and sun protection.
Yes. Many people attend solo or in small groups. You're welcome to join one of the residencies once you arrive, or simply plug into the wider village, where coworking, programming, and community life are open to everyone.
Residencies are self-organized communities of around 5 to 50 people built around a shared theme. If you'd like to start one, mention it in your application or reach out to the team.
Edge City is multigenerational and family-friendly, so partners, children, and grandparents are all welcome.
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change your dates or transfer your ticket to someone else.
PRINCIPLES
Our villages are shaped by four principles:
Co-Create and Build
At Edge City, we’re focused on building, moving beyond mere consumption of knowledge. The emphasis is on hands-on applications and experiments, with the goal of fostering new technologies, cultures, ideas, and organizations during our month together.
Healthy by Default
Our village promotes health and longevity as a default. This includes organized community workouts, nutritious meals made from local organic ingredients, weekly farmers markets, and partnerships with local restaurants to minimize seed oil use. We aim for all participants to leave healthier than they arrived.
Multigenerational
Our community will include everyone from toddlers to centenarians, fostering an environment where different life stages interact and learn from each other, breaking away from the typical age-segregated settings.
Multidisciplinary
We believe that there is huge potential for breakthroughs at the intersections of disciplines. Edge City is designed to foster collaboration between people with diverse expertise—scientists, artists, engineers, urban planners, philosophers, mechanics, and beyond.
