Blockchain development firm Consensys has announced the launch of its inaugural Consensys Fellowship Program, aimed at providing critical support for Web3 startups and founders.
The pre-accelerator program is designed to empower participants to harness the potential of Web3 technologies, particularly those within the Consensys software suite, including MetaMask SDK, MetaMask Snaps, and Linea.
The program's first cohort will include 15 startups that will undergo a 12-week immersive experience, involving hands-on exercises, interactive workshops, and case studies, the announcement from Consensys said.
It explained that the activities will be guided by subject-matter experts such as Austin Griffith, co-founder of Buidl Guidl; Lindsey Winder, co-founder of Hedgey Finance; and Vanessa Grellet, managing partner at Aglae Ventures.
The announcement noted that these experts’ mentorship will be instrumental in addressing common challenges in the Web3 space.
One of the standout features of the Consensys Fellowship Program is that it is a no-equity program, offering the opportunity for participating teams to secure potential investments of up to $1.5 million from Consensys Mesh and its Tachyon program.
This financial support aims to empower teams to develop innovative use cases that can benefit the broader Ethereum community.
Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin is the co-founder of Ethereum, and his firm is seen as a key player in the Ethereum ecosystem.
The In addition to financial support, participants will have the chance to learn from Web3 industry leaders through speaker sessions, workshops, and peer-to-peer working groups.
These activities will cover essential topics like product-market fit, business modeling, growth strategy, engineering
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