The Residency Launches Delta: 3-Week Online Sprint with San Francisco Residency Prize

The Residency, a San Francisco-based organization that supports ambitious builders and creators, has launched Delta Chapter II, a three-week online program designed to help participants make tangible progress on their projects. Top performers will receive an all-expenses-paid, three-month residency in San Francisco.

Applications for Delta are open through October 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. The program itself runs from October 13 through November 3, 2025.

Program Overview

• Format: 3-week online sprint program
• Program Dates: October 13 – November 3, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 9, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
• Cost: Free
• Prize: 3-month, all-expenses-paid residency in San Francisco (September through November)
• Equity Required: No
• Application Link: livetheresidency.com/delta

Program Structure

Delta is structured as a minimalist sprint program with two core requirements:

• Participants submit one deliverable per week demonstrating progress on their project
• One optional learning session is offered each week

The time commitment is flexible and participant-determined. According to program materials, participants can invest anywhere from one hour to 100 hours per week, depending on their circumstances and ambitions. The program is designed to accommodate individuals who are students, hold internships, or maintain full-time employment.

The Residency Prize

Selected participants will receive a three-month residency in San Francisco running from September through the end of November. The residency package includes:

• Round-trip flights from anywhere in the world
• Housing for the full three-month duration
• Food throughout the program
• Access to a community of participants described as "the most ambitious people you've ever met"

The Residency has hosted visits from notable figures in the technology industry, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Funding and Support

For participants selected for the residency who require funding, The Residency offers to facilitate connections to grant opportunities or provide direct investment of up to $1 million. The organization states this support is available regardless of whether participants identify as founders, researchers, or creatives.

For international participants, The Residency provides guidance through the U.S. visa process. The organization reports having worked with hundreds of international participants previously.

Eligibility and Selection

The program is open to applicants from any background pursuing any type of project. Cofounders are permitted to apply together as a team.

The application form asks candidates to identify their primary role from the following categories: builder, founder, researcher, polymath, creative, storyteller, artist, author, chef, videographer, or other.

Applicants are also asked to describe their current stage of development across six categories:

• Exploring: Still determining direction
• Creating: Have begun experimentation or initial work
• Committed: Have selected a direction and are actively working
• Launched: Have released something publicly
• Gaining traction: Experiencing momentum or recognition
• Scaling: Building on success and expanding reach

Application Requirements

The application process requires:

• Basic contact information (name, email)
• Self-identification of role and current stage
• Brief description of accomplishments to date (format flexible, may include bullet points and links)
• Explanation of whether the project is a full-time focus, and if not, what obstacles exist to full-time commitment
• A 60-second unedited video describing the applicant's life story (submitted via YouTube unlisted, Loom, Google Drive, or similar platform)
• Source of information about the program

The program materials emphasize that the video requirement will not impact acceptance decisions but serves to help organizers learn about applicants.

Selection Criteria

"We pick people based on potential. We don't care where you come from, we care where you're going. Show us you're not afraid to go all in on your passions, move fast, and make real progress. If you are serious and in motion, you have a shot."

According to program materials, The Residency evaluates applicants based on their potential rather than credentials or background. The organization states it does not require equity stakes in participants' projects, noting this policy is intended to attract talented individuals who might otherwise be deterred.

Program Philosophy

The Residency positions Delta as a response to the gap between having ideas and executing them. The program's stated manifesto reads:

"Everyone has ideas for change. Very few make it happen. Delta exists to find the ones who take action, and give them a nudge. A spark. A shot. A reason to go all in. This is for the dreamers who care enough to act. For the misfits who never had the support they needed. The world needs more people creating positive change."

The program specifically addresses potential concerns about imposter syndrome among minority groups, stating in its materials: "If you are part of a minority group, you might be more likely to feel imposter syndrome. Don't let that stop you! If you found this page, you are already part of the 1% this was made for. Take your shot."

Previous Cohort

The current offering represents Delta's second cohort, referred to as "Chapter II." The application form asks whether candidates participated in the first chapter of the program, indicating this is an ongoing initiative rather than a one-time offering.

About The Residency

The Residency operates as an organization supporting ambitious individuals working on projects across various domains. The organization maintains a physical space in San Francisco and have campuses in different cities over the world where it hosts residency participants.

According to program materials, The Residency has previously worked with hundreds of participants, including many international residents who required visa support and guidance for relocation to the United States.

Need to apply?

Application link and more questions about the program can be directed to livetheresidency.com/delta.