The ICP x ABCDE x BeWater Accelerator is an ecosystem accelerator jointly launched by ABCDE and BeWater in collaboration with the DFINITY Foundation, the major contributor to the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). We believe that 2024 marks a pinnacle year for the development and expansion of the ICP ecosystem. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs to capitalize on opportunities and progress towards success.
During the three-month structured acceleration program, we will offer ICP ecosystem entrepreneurs official endorsement for startup funding, globally customized market resources tailored to the ecosystem, and systematic training curated by top founders.
- Guaranteed startup funding, Selected projects will be granted up to $50k ICP grants in initial funding support. Projects will also gain access to ABCDE & BeWater's extensive network of venture capital connections for fundraising opportunities.
- Access to a tailored eco-resource network built by the DFINITY Foundation and top ICP ecosystem projects, efficiently exploring global markets such as North America, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, and South America.
- Offline and online closed-door workshops by mentors from DFINITY Foundation, a global network of ICP Hubs, industry experts and VC partners, aiming to provide founders with industry knowledge and facilitate accelerated growth.
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Total Awards: 250,000 worth of ICP tokens
Core Sponsors
Event Details
1.Key Dates
Opening Announcement: July 22
Registration Opens: July 22
Registration Deadline: August 16
Online Mentorship Sessions & Workshops: August 26
Demo Day: September 18
Stay tuned to our hackathon website or official Twitter@BeWaterOfficial updates for the specific schedule of Mentorship Sessions and Workshops!We encourage you to register on this hackathon page and submit your project details, including a brief project overview (within 200 words), deck, GitHub link, participation in other hackathons, and history of awards/grants/funding. Furthermore, on the BeWater hackathon registration page, once the team leader creates a team, please make sure to invite team members to join. We require each team member to complete their personal profile on BeWater, including their role in the team, development language skills, LinkedIn link and contact information, to provide a more in-depth understanding of your project.
Judging Criteria
1.Innovation
Novel ideas and creative solutions that push the boundaries of what's currently possible in the ICP ecosystem.
2.Technical Complexity
Feasibility and quality of the technical implementation of the project are crucial
3.Impact and Potential
Evaluate the potential impact of the project on ICP ecosystem
- Market Potential
Potential to solve real-world problems or address market needs within the ICP ecosystem.
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Nearly 25,000 pre-registered developers and designers have already claimed their BeWater Early Bird badges