Empowering The Next Generation Of African Web3 Startups
The Blockchain Incubation Hub, powered by Lisk and CV Labs, is set to launch in July 2024. It will offer twenty early-stage African startups the opportunity to thrive and succeed in the dynamic world of Web3 technology.
Lisk’s Blockchain Incubation Hub, powered by CV Labs, is a comprehensive program tailored specifically for startups building on the Lisk protocol. Over the course of six months, participating startups will embark on a journey of growth and development, guided by industry experts and mentors.
Through a structured curriculum and hands-on support, startups will gain invaluable insights and skills to navigate the complexities of the blockchain industry and turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures.
Projects within the areas of Real World Assets (RWA), Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePin), Social Finances (SocialFi), and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) will be given preference, but all projects are welcome to apply and will be considered.
Joining Lisk’s Blockchain Incubation Hub offers selected startups unparalleled opportunities for growth and success. From access to Lisk grants and extensive support with business development within six months of courses, mentorship, access to Lisk grants, and comprehensive business development support, startups get a fast track to market readiness.
Program benefits:
Learn from a team of locally based experts who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the continent
Build a strong network in the global Web3 space
Receive fast track to Batch_08 of the CV Labs Accelerator
Get in-depth support from world-class mentors and experts
Receive a $4K grant (for all projects that complete and graduate from Block 1)
Up to $100K in grants from Lisk (for all projects that complete and graduate Block 2)
African based founders
Building or aiming to build a business using blockchain
Building on the Lisk protocol
Proven track record in Web2 or Web3
Program Structure
Lisk’s Blockchain Incubation Hub is a comprehensive 6-month journey divided into two distinct phases.
Block One
Focus on building a strong business case (approx. 8 weeks)
Learn about the Lisk ecosystem, develop a value proposition, conduct market research, and build a financial model. You will also refine your product concept and strategy, and prepare to pitch your project to investors.
Block Two
Focus on go-to-market strategy (approx. 12 weeks)
You will learn how to build a brand presence, foster a community, and develop marketing plans. You will also learn how to engage with investors and secure exchange listings for their tokens. The program culminates in a launch event and a final pitch to investors.
Organizers
Pairing up for Impact
About Lisk
At Lisk, we provide a cost-efficient, fast, and scalable Layer 2 (L2) network that is secured by Ethereum. As a long-standing Web3 infrastructure project, we have been democratizing blockchain accessibility for developers and end users globally since 2016.
Our core focus is to solve local problems in Emerging Markets by bringing solutions around real-world assets (RWA), off-chain assets (OCA), and DePIN onchain. As a member of the Optimism Superchain, we are contributing to onboarding the next 1 billion people to Web3.
At CV Labs, we assist startups, corporations, and investors worldwide in harnessing blockchain technology to revolutionize industries, enhance services, and pioneer new marketplaces. In essence, we empower innovators in the blockchain sphere to forge improved ways for humanity to live, work, interact, and conduct transactions.
Through collaborative efforts, we are shaping the future, integrating co-working spaces, an accelerator for fledgling startups, diverse events and summits, as well as advisory and consulting services, to cultivate a distinctive global blockchain ecosystem.