Overview
ZK Advancer is an accelerator program focused on global startups in the blockchain and Web3 space. Run on behalf of Animoca Brands, the vertical aims to identify, mentor, and invest in promising startups shaping the future of Web3 and driving decentralization, as well as considering companies looking to embed Web3 principles into their core business.
The ZK Advancer program strives to identify and foster Web3 innovation in culture, arts, entertainment, gaming, financial services, data management, decentralized finance (DeFi) and other related fields. High-potential early-stage projects and startups from around the world that are accepted into the program will receive training, mentorship, a launchpad, access to a wide network of Web3 partners, and monetary investment of US$250,000.
Upto
ACCESS TO EXPERT
WEB3 ADVISORS
PRODUCT, TOKEN DESIGN, MARKETING, WEB3 STRATEGY & FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
Who we're looking for
ZK Advancer is aimed at digitizing and growing all areas of blockchain
Culture
Digitalization of offline economies; accelerating intellectual property (IP) transition to Web3; fostering Web3-native IP; and leveraging technology to scale the traditional arts, film, music, and edutainment industries.
Digital Entertainment
Sustainable Play-and-Earn models, metaverse experiences, content creation and new experiences, GameFi, and infrastructure that includes interoperable chains to integrate with existing game engines.
Web3 Technologies
New consensus mechanisms, roll-ups, bridges, and multi-chains scaling and improving existing chain infrastructure, DeFi protocols, and data aggregator.
How startups benefit
A Proven Framework
Learn the skills to succeed, based on our experience funding 200+ startups from 37 countries over the past eight years
Mentorship & Guidance
Receive one-on-one feedback and actionable advice from experienced founders and investors
Funding Opportunities
Get support on vetting your idea, polishing your pitch, and arranging pitch opportunities with investors
Lifetime Access & Ongoing Support
Benefit from lifetime access to the Brinc global network and ongoing support as you continue to build and grow your business after the program ends
Curriculum highlights
- Identify your customer base and profile
- Get product strategy support and mentorship
- Develop a clear messaging and branding strategy
- Understand what key business metrics best communicate progress
- Develop meaningful partnerships and connections with mentors
- Build a network of potential customers/users, as well as media, corporate, and investor contacts
- Formulate a viable fundraising strategy and related assets to maximize odds of success
- Meet pre-vetted investors within Brinc’s global network
What to expect
Our Offer
Investment Ticket: US$250,000
Program Equity Alignment: 5% Equity for Animoca Brands, 2% for Brinc
Token: 3% Token Grant
Please note
- The course fee is US$40,000, which is payable upon completion and can be deducted from the investment amount
- Applicants can be based anywhere, as the course is remote
- Startups should have at least two co-founders
- Startups must belong to one of the aforementioned categories
- Startups should be able to clearly present a viable roadmap for their project/technology
- Applications for the upcoming spring cohort close on December 30th, 2022
- The next program starts in April 2023
Program Requirements
- Accepted startups will need to pay a participation fee for the acceleration program, which can be deducted from our investment amount.
- The program is 100% online and remote.
select mentors
Hristo Piyankov
James Ho
Phil Ingram
Luna Javier
Victoria Feng
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Scott Bunny
Pavel Bains
Henry Chong
Chris Gonsalves
Luna Javier
Eugene Yi
Nicola Eliot
Carmen Taubman
Victoria Feng
Steven Bryson-Haynes
Polygon Studios
Alex So
Joichi Ito
Patrick Lee
Hristo Piyankov
Ana Maury Aguliar
Jamie Lewin
Matthew Zatto
Michael Witz
Oscar Tan
Jomo Filart
Julio Orr
Kuleen Nimkar
Babu SK
Edwin Lee
Joe Jordan
Oli Strong
Wynn Wu
Rhod Needham
Andy Wong
Kasper Jao
Martin Hebert
SPEAKERS
Annabelle Huang
Gwendolyn Regina
Justin Kung
INVESTOR NETWORK
Jerome Wong
Edith Yeung
Michael Kam
Mia Deng
Kelly Choo
Cecilia Li
Aly Madhavji
William Deane
Peter Hammond
Adam Haklili
Tooraj Arvajeh
Karena Belin
Daniel Dal Bello
Charles Solomon
TJ Kawamura
Republic Crypto
Kelvin Koh
Yida Gao
Timothy Enneking
Dimi
Sungjoon Park
Entrepreneur IN RESIDENCE
