Harvard Blockchain Accelerator global recruitment outstanding entrepreneurs

Global Recruitment of Outstanding Entrepreneurs for the Harvard Blockchain Accelerator

The Harvard Blockchain Association (Harvard Blockchain) recently announced the launch of the Harvard Blockchain Accelerator, providing founders with an excellent platform and opportunity for accelerated growth.

“Rather than saying that the Harvard Blockchain Accelerator only supports Harvard University and MIT students, it is better to say that it serves all entrepreneurs: it not only provides services to current students and alumni of the two institutions, but is also open to all entrepreneurs,” explained Harvard Blockchain Association President Kent Lin.

“Heroes do not ask for their origins – apart from the outstanding blockchain talent from these two institutions around us, we hope to make full use of our resources to select and help the most promising startups, grow together with them, and give back to the community.”

Timeline:

• Ethereum: Energy-Saving Superhero
• OverProtocol: Unlocking the Blockchain Kingdom with Humor and Validation
• Pepe: The Next Dogecoin, According To Michael Van de Poppe

November 2023 – January 2024: Project Selection

January 2024 – April 2024: Latest admission by March, 3-month acceleration

April 13-14, 2024: Demo Day presentation at the Harvard Blockchain Conference

As a founder, you will receive:

• Funding support: Opportunity to receive up to $2 million in investments and grants from global venture capital firms and foundations
• Mentors and expert guidance: One-on-one connection with multiple professional mentors covering various stages of project development (BD, Tokenomics, Security Audit, Recruitment, Legal, Financing, Listing, Liquidity Management) and ecological or subject experts (such as L1/2 Foundations, Cryptographers, MEV Scientists)
• Top-tier entrepreneur community: Build a high-quality entrepreneur community alongside other outstanding entrepreneurs and maintain contact after graduation from the accelerator, providing mutual assistance on the growth journey
• Flexibility in timing: Admission is available from January to March, with each project undergoing 3 months of continuous acceleration. The acceleration modules are highly customized for each founder, allowing exclusive mentorship based on the project’s specific needs. Project teams and mentors can flexibly coordinate communication time on a one-on-one basis without being restricted by interactions with other participants
• Project exposure: Continuous online and offline exposure during the acceleration period. In addition to one-on-one connections with investors during the acceleration period, there will be a Demo Day presentation at the 2024 Harvard Blockchain Conference (April 13-14), as well as an online Demo Day

We are looking for:

• Research-oriented, technologically sound startups in areas including zero-knowledge proofs, fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), game theory, AA, MEV, AI x Web3, decentralized oracles/sorters, etc.
• Ideally, businesses with token-enabled, crypto-native business models. We will also help you explore suitable business models.
• We do not have any hard requirements regarding early operational data, product completeness, or fundraising progress. We are eager to support projects with breakthrough innovation potential.

Application Details:

• We will accept applications on a rolling basis.
• Project participants are not limited to students and alumni from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Referrals from partners are welcome.

“Harvard Blockchain Accelerator has received potential commitments from top investors and grant donors totaling around $2 million,” added Kent Lin. “Apply to Harvard Blockchain Accelerator and begin your entrepreneurial journey!”

Application link: https://bit.ly/harvardfounder

About Harvard Blockchain Association:

Harvard Blockchain Association is a vibrant community of blockchain enthusiasts, scholars, and industry leaders within Harvard University. Our mission is to cultivate influential leaders in the blockchain field through collaboration and innovation. Harvard Blockchain Accelerator is our latest initiative aimed at supporting and driving the next generation of blockchain startups.

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