Harvard Blockchain has recently announced the launch of the Harvard Blockchain Accelerator, offering an unparalleled opportunity for visionary founders to propel their blockchain startups to new heights.
“Instead of a closed ecosystem that exclusively supports Harvard students, the Harvard Blockchain Accelerator opens two tracks: one for Harvard/MIT (including alumni) founders and the other for all founders,” explains Kent Lin, President of Harvard Blockchain. “While our goal is to support the best blockchain talents across both institutions, we also recognize that talent is scattered. We want to leverage our resources to grow with the most promising startups in the ecosystem and give back to the community.”
Key Dates:
- Nov 2023 - Jan 2024: Startup Selection
- Jan - Apr 2024: Accelerator Program
- 13-14 Apr 2024: Demo Day at Harvard Blockchain Conference
What You Get As A Founder:
- Capital: Fast track to grants, global VC & other accelerators
- Mentor & Experts: 1-1 access to multiple mentors covering the lifecycle of projects (BD, tokenomics, security audit, hiring, legal, fundraising, listing, liquidity management etc) and top experts (eg. L1/2 Foundation, cryptography researchers, MEV scientists)
- Community: Build alongside other amazing founders as a batch and join the pool of Accelerator alums
- Flexibility: Flexible join date and mentor engagement model
- Exposure: Online and offline exposure throughout the Accelerator & Demo Day at 2024 Harvard Blockchain Conference (13-14 Apr)
What We're Looking For:
- Research-led startups with a strong technical foundation in areas such as zk, FHE, game theory, AA, MEV, AI x Web3, decentralized oracle/sequencer, etc.
- Ideally, projects with a token-enabled, crypto-native business model. Don't worry if you haven't figured this out yet; we're here to help.
- Agnostic to prior traction, MVP, or funding. We are eager to discover and support the next wave of groundbreaking ideas.
Application Details:
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
- Referrals are welcomed.
- Harvard/MIT affiliation is not a prerequisite.
“We have received about $2m worth of soft commitment from prospective top investors and grant donors.” Kent added, “Apply to the Harvard Blockchain Accelerator today and embark on a transformative journey!”
Application link: https://bit.ly/harvardfounder
About Harvard Blockchain
Harvard Blockchain is a dynamic community of blockchain enthusiasts, scholars, and industry leaders at Harvard University. Our mission is to educate leaders in blockchain who make a difference in the world through collaboration and innovation. The Harvard Blockchain Accelerator is our latest initiative aimed at supporting and propelling the next generation of blockchain startups. Follow us at LinkedIn, Twitter and join our public Telegram group.
