Program Overview
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Protostars is a Web3 accelerator designed to empower the next generation of blockchain founders in the emerging market. Through hands-on mentorship, strategic support, and funding access, we help early-stage startups build, scale, and secure investment.

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This program is designed for passionate builders and developers eager to dive into innovative projects. It offers hands-on experience, guided workshops, and mentorship to help you transform innovative ideas into fully-fledged projects. Gain access to cutting-edge tools, resources, and a network of industry leaders.

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This program equips project/product managers, and marketing and business professionals with essential skills and insights. Through targeted mentorship, strategic workshops, and networking opportunities, enhance your project management, marketing, and business development capabilities to drive your team's success.

  • Pre-Seed to Series A startups
  • MVP or working product in testnet/mainnet
  • Committed founder(s) driving the vision forward

8-week hybrid program
  • 7-week structured accelerator with online and in-person elements
  • 1-week in-person immersion for deep-dive sessions & networking

Program details are subject to change.

  • Ecosystem grants & non-dilutive funding
  • Exclusive access to Web3 VCs & investors

  • Top-tier mentors from leading Web3 companies
  • Personalized advisory on product, tech, GTM & fundraising
  • Education module designed to compliment your founder journey

  • Access to our network of builders, investors & partners
  • Exclusive opportunities for collaborations & partnerships

  • Showcase your startup to top investors at IBW’s Demo Day
  • Get featured across industry-leading media platforms

Protostars Cohort 1 Overview
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Dates
16
Oct
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09
Nov
Duration
8 Weeks
Format
Hybrid
07
Weeks Virtual
01
Weeks IRL
Host
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Projects
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20
Attendees
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08
Masterclass
Partners
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Masterclasses from companies:
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Bounties - $4,000
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Final Projects
8 Projects
Top 2 projects
Trip to Devcon
Top 2 X-Gaming projects
Trip to IGDC
Top 1 project
IBW Demo day
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Our Previous Partners
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Reclaim Protocol

Reclaim Protocol creates digital signatures, known as zero knowledge proof, of users' identity and reputation on any website. These digital signatures are computed completely on the client side. Meaning, it is private and secure. When the user shares this proof with your app, you can be certain that its authenticity and integrity haven't been compromised.

Reclaim Protocol makes HTTPS verifiable. At a high level, the HTTPS request and response is routed through a network of HTTPS Proxies. These proxies provide their digital signatures to the responses sent by the websites. The user's device then generates a cryptographic proof using the encrypted response and the digital signature. This proof is that of the data that was present in the response like their bank balance or Uber rides count.

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X-Gaming

Unleash the Power of AI in Gaming Dive into our cutting-edge Generative AI Toolkit designed specifically for game developers! Whether you're crafting worlds on Minecraft, designing experiences on Roblox, enhancing interactions on Discord, or creating mobile gaming hits, our tools are here to fuel your creativity.

Get ready to infuse your games with unique, AI-powered features that set you apart in the gaming universe. Transform how players interact, build, and explore with our robust suite of AI capabilities. Let's innovate the future of gaming together!

Past Speakers
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Industry Experts Who Have Guided Protostars Founders

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speakers
Shubham Jain

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speakers
Sriharsha Karamchati

Co-founder, Reclaim Protocol

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speakers
Vishal Achanta

Legal, Hashed Emergent

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speakers
Yele Bademosi

Co-founder, Nestocoin

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Frequently Asked Questions
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Developer/Builder

This program is designed for passionate builders and developers eager to dive into innovative Web3 projects. Get hands-on experience, guided workshops, and mentorship to transform your ideas into fully-fledged products. Gain access to cutting-edge tools, resources, and a network of industry leaders.

Project/Product Managers

This program equips project and product managers, as well as marketing and business professionals, with essential skills and insights. Through targeted mentorship, strategic workshops, and networking opportunities, enhance your ability to drive product growth, marketing strategies, and business development.

Startup Founders & Teams

  • Pre-Seed to Series A stage
  • MVP or working product in testnet/mainnet
  • Committed founder(s) driving the vision forward

Founders get access to ecosystem grants & potential VC investment.

8-week hybrid program

  • 7-week structured accelerator with online and in-person elements
  • 1-week in-person immersion for deep-dive sessions & networking

Program details are subject to change.

Yes! Protostars is for founders, whether you're a business leader, product expert, or technical innovator.

Protostars is completely free for selected founders.

  • Access to technical & product mentors
  • Ecosystem grants & funding opportunities
  • Connections to top Web3 VCs & founders
  • Connections to top Web3 VCs & founders
  • Exclusive IBW Demo Day showcase
  • Access to investor network
  • Participation in masterclasses & speaker sessions

Yes! You can apply, and we encourage founders who already have a startup to join the program.

  • You become part of the Protostars Alumni Network
  • Continued access to funding, mentorship & industry opportunities
  • Potential collaboration with Hashed Emergent & Web3 ecosystem partners