Kerala, India2024
Zu-Grama
Onchain pop-up village organizer empowering a community of builders, scientists & founders by fusing co-living, deep-tech & innovation.
What is Zu-Grama?
Zu-Grama is an on-chain pop-up village organizer supporting builders, scientists, and founders through co-living in India.
History
Zu-Grama emerged in 2024 as India's first pop-up village experiment, inspired by Zuzalu.
In January 2025, the community hosted a six-week residency bringing together over 150 participants from around the world.
For 2026, Zu-Grama plans to evolve from a one-off residency into an ongoing ecosystem with alumni support and new collaboration formats.
Location
Zu-Grama's operations and events center in India.
The first pop-up village it organized took place in Trivandrum, Kerala.
Duration
Zu-Grama's first residency ran for six weeks, from January 5th to February 16th, 2025.
Pricing
For the Zu-Grama pop-up in 2025:
Shared Room
$560 - 1 week
$960 - 3 weeks
$1,600 - 6 weeks
Private Room
$1,225 - 1 week
$2,100 - 3 weeks
$3,500 - 6 weeks
Tickets usually include accommodation, partial meals, and full access to the program.
Zu-Grama offered fully funded fellowships for selected participants.
Reviews
“For a social researcher, this format is fascinating for several reasons.” — Lidia Yatluk, Researcher and PhD Candidate
I spent two weeks at Zu-Grama, a new tech pop-up village in Trivandrum, India… Researchers and technologies were not just being developed but actively shaped by local needs and realities.
“ZuGrama wasn’t just about consuming knowledge - it was about giving back.” — Aditya Singh, Dev Advocate at HackQuest
Zu-Grama was my first pop-up village… Apart from hosting and participating in community sessions to engaging in Night School and simply helping each other out, everyone brought something to the table.
How can you get involved?
- Follow Zu-Grama on X for updates on upcoming pop-up villages.
- Join the Telegram chat.
FAQs
What is the goal of Zu-Grama?
To catapult India's innovation ecosystem by connecting local talent with international experts and investors.
Who is Zu-Grama for?
Seekers, builders, and experts across AI, cryptography, longevity, and deep-tech fields.
How many people participated in Zu-Grama's first residency?
Over 150.
How does Zu-Grama connect to Zuzalu?
Zu-Grama is part of the Zuzalu movement, inspired by the first Zuzalu pop-up village in Montenegro initiated by Vitalik Buterin in 2023.
What is the roadmap for Zu-Grama?
The roadmap includes a second iteration in 2026 (Grama Archipelago) before Devcon 8, growing the ecosystem with funding mechanisms and creating supportive regulatory frameworks for innovation in India.