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BFG Launches the 5th Edition of Its Web3 Startup Accelerator Programs

Written by Jona Hauch | January 12, 2024

TL;DR

  • Join the Blockchain Founders Group accelerator programs.
  • In addition to our own BFG Adrenaline accelerator program, we have partnered with Algorand and Concordium to launch partner accelerator programs that will support startups building on these chains.
  • All programs are conducted fully remote, and cost-free, so participants from all over the world are encouraged to apply!
  • The programs include mentoring, masterclasses, and financial support.
  • Selected startups receive up to €120,000 with no associated fees.
  • Application deadline: March 10, 2024
  • Program start: April 15, 2024 and ends in June 2024
  • Focus areas: DeFi, NFTs, Metaverse and Web3, DAOs and Governance, On-Chain Analytics and Forensics, Asset Management and Trading, Dataverse and Data Monetization, Gaming, Bitcoin Lightning, Web3 and Creator Economy, Identity and Privacy Tech, Financial Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence in Web3
  • You will be invited to our yearly networking event BFG Portfolio Day in Germany
  • Interested? Apply now HERE.

Why should you apply for the BFG accelerator programs?

Blockchain Founders Group supercharges your web3 startup with the accelerator programs. For the upcoming Season 5, BFG plans to select 20 high-potential startups for the 2-month accelerator programs. The startups will receive comprehensive support from Blockchain Founders Group, including mentorship, advisory network access, best practices in company-building, public visibility, and the commitment to accelerate the startups traction. Ultimately, 4-6 selected startups will receive financial support of up to €120,000 and exposure to a high-profile investors’ network.

Topics covered include customer development, community building in web3, protocol grants, pitch deck optimization, legal entity foundation, growth hacks, and more, allowing participants to implement learnings directly into their startups - we take “learning by doing” to the next level.

BFG Adrenaline accelerator

Supercharge your web3 startup with our accelerator program BFG Adrenaline. We provide up to €100k in financial support for each startup that we accelerate.

Focus areas:

  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
  • Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
  • Metaverse and Web3
  • DAOs and Governance
  • On-Chain Analytics and Forensics
  • Asset Management and Trading
  • Dataverse and Data Monetization
  • Gaming
  • Bitcoin Lightning
  • Web3 and Creator Economy
  • Identity and Privacy Tech
  • Financial Inclusion
  • Artificial Intelligence in Web3

Apply now: https://blockchain-founders.io/startup-accelerator-bfg-adrenaline

BFG x Algorand accelerator

Are you building on the Algorand blockchain? Supercharge your web3 startup with our Algorand accelerator program. We provide up to €120k in financial support for each startup that we accelerate.

Who are we looking for?

Startups currently leveraging or intending to leverage the Algorand blockchain, possessing a rudimentary Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and initiating market demand validation. We are particularly interested in developing businesses within key verticals in the web3 space, including but not limited to:

Focus areas:

  • Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
  • Decentralized Science (DeSci)
  • Decentralized Social (DeSo)
  • Interoperability
  • Web 2.5
  • Web 3.0 Infrastructure
  • Loyalty Solutions

Apply now: https://blockchain-founders.io/startup-accelerator-bfg-x-algorand

BFG x Concordium accelerator

Are you building on the Concordium blockchain? Supercharge your web3 startup with our Concordium accelerator program. We provide up to €120k in financial support for each startup that we accelerate.

Who are we looking for?

Startups currently leveraging or intending to leverage the Concordium blockchain, possessing a rudimentary Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and initiating market demand validation. We are particularly interested in developing businesses within key verticals in the web3 space, including but not limited to:

  • Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
  • Metaverse
  • Digital ID Solutions
  • Transparent Carbon Markets
  • Gaming

Apply now: https://blockchain-founders.io/startup-accelerator-bfg-x-concordium

What is BFG's track record?

Blockchain Founders Group (BFG) is a company builder and accelerator with a solid track record of building and financially supporting over 50 blockchain startups in recent years.

With a proven approach, BFG aims to accelerate startup growth within 2 months. Successful startups from previous seasons include meCash, Clamp, Particula, Me Protocol, AddZest, Digitalsocial.id, and more. Learn more about BFG's track record here.

Figure 2: Track record of Blockchain Founders Group (excerpt)

 

About Blockchain Founders Group

Blockchain Founders Group (BFG) is the driving force behind web3 innovation. As a company builder, we bring together a team of blockchain visionaries, experienced entrepreneurs, and industry experts, all committed to nurturing emerging talent. Our BFG acceleration programs serve as your springboard for launching blockchain startups, transforming concepts into reality in just 2-3 months. Each cohort develops 5-8 unique web3 ideas, and selected projects will be financially supported with €70,000 - €120,000, along with access to our extensive network. Join us in shaping the future of web3!

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