HK-web3

BLOCKCHAIN & NFT PROGRAM

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Overview

ZK Advancer is an accelerator program focused on global startups in the blockchain and Web3 space using new technologies and applications with real-world use cases. As the exclusive accelerator partner of Animoca Brands, the 12-week virtual program aims to support the development of the global Web3 ecosystem by:

 

  • Providing tailored support to selected founders to help scale their growth and reach their next fundraising milestones;
  • Connecting startups from emerging and established markets to a global network.

Upto

0 K USD
guaranteed Funding

ACCESS TO EXPERT
WEB3 ADVISORS

PRODUCT, TOKEN DESIGN, MARKETING, WEB3 STRATEGY & FUNDRAISING SUPPORT

Overview

ZK Advancer is an accelerator program focused on global startups in the blockchain and Web3 space using new technologies and applications with real-world use cases.

As the exclusive accelerator partner of Animoca Brands, the 12-week virtual program aims to support the development of the global Web3 ecosystem by:

  • Providing tailored support to selected founders to help scale their growth and reach their next fundraising milestones;
  • Connecting startups from emerging and established markets to a global network.

Upto

0 M USD
Avg. raise within 12 months of graduating

Who we're looking for

We are looking for early-stage founders pioneering decentralized technologies across sectors, fostering innovation in blockchain applications and contributing to the global Web3 ecosystem.

Mass Adoption

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Projects driving real-world integration via NFT ticketing, loyalty platforms, and CRM analytics tools.

Decentralized Infrastructure

Innovations in peer-to-peer storage, decentralized identities, and interoperability protocols.

Enterprise Applications

Solutions for enhanced productivity, management tools, and smooth enterprise transition to the Web3 ecosystem.

How startups benefit

A Proven Framework

Learn the skills to succeed, based on our experience funding 200+ startups from 37 countries over the past nine years.

Tailored Mentorship

Receive one-on-one feedback and actionable advice from experienced founders, program partners and investors.

Investor Access

Specialized workshops aimed at refining your pitch, financials, and business strategy together with access to a diverse range of investors and opportunities to pitch.

A Global Network

Connect with an extensive global community of industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs and receive ongoing support as you continue to build and grow your business after the program ends.

Curriculum highlights

  • Formulate a viable fundraising strategy and related assets
  • Investor match-making and pitch practice
  • Cash flow and financial modeling
  • Data room and reporting
  • Term sheet & contract negotiations
  • Exploring the market landscape
  • Business development and go-to-market strategy
  • Token design & community building tactics
  • Develop a clear messaging and branding strategy
  • Understand what key business metrics best communicate progress
  • IP strategy and roadmap
  • Recruitment and people management for remote or distributed teams
  • Founder wellness and leadership coaching
  • Navigating uncertainties and changes in the startup journey
  • Scaling and growth strategies

What to expect

Our Offer

  • Investment is conditional on the startup proceeding to the second stage of the application process. The investment amount is determined on a case-by-case basis in exchange for an equity alignment dependent on the startup’s valuation
  • Brinc program equity alignment: 2% advisory shares in your company to Brinc (direct issue)
  • Token Grant: 2% of total token supply

Eligibility

  • Must have developed a minimum viable product (MVP) that fits within our interest areas
  • At least two co-founders with relevant industry

Evaluation Criteria

  • Clear market fit and roadmap for growth
  • Uniqueness and innovation of solutions, looking for novel applications and groundbreaking concepts

Terms & Conditions

  • Brinc charges US$35,000 as a program fee, linked to the startup securing investment. Payment of the program fee is required only when the program investment partner fully disburses the investment amount.
  • Applicants can be based anywhere as the program is virtual.

Ready to apply?

Applications are now open – Limited spaces are available!

SELECT MENTORS AND SPEAKERS

Yat Siu

Yat Siu

Chairman, Animoca Brands
James Ho

James Ho

Director of Strategic Partnerships, Animoca Brands
Meet Brinc's mentor - Gabby Dizon

Gabby Dizon

Yield Guild Games, Founder
Timothy Enneking

Timothy Enneking

Digital Capital Management, Founder and Principal
Babu SK

Babu SK

Founding Partner, True Global Ventures (TGV4Plus)

NETWORK

Anchor Partners

Sponsorship Partners

Ecosystem Partners

EXECUTIVE TEAM

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Scott Bunny

Head of Strategic Partnership, Amasa.io
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Pavel Bains

CEO & Co-founder, Bluzelle
Henry Chong

Henry Chong

CEO at Fusang
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Chris Gonsalves

Co-Founder and CEO, CommunityGaming.io
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Luna Javier

Co-founder & Creative Director, Altitude Games
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Eugene Yi

Vice President of Creative Development & Strategy, Kuku Studios
Nicola Eliot

Nicola Eliot

Founder at Uncommon, Vice President, BBC StoryWorks (APAC) at BBC
Carmen Taubman

Carmen Taubman

Founder, Community Coach

Victoria Feng

BD Director, BitMart Exchange Co-Founder, xDemic
Steven Bryson-Haynes

Steven Bryson-Haynes

VP Business Development - NFT & GAMING,
Polygon Studios
Alex So

Alex So

Group Managing Partner, FastLane Group
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Joichi Ito

Partner, Neoteny
Patrick Lee

Patrick Lee

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at PKO Investments, Co-Founder & founding CEO at Rotten Tomatoes
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Hristo Piyankov

Chief Crypto Economist at FinDas Limited
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Ana Maury Aguliar

VC Investor at AC Ventures
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Jamie Lewin

Managing Partner & Chief Strategy Officer at Mana Partners
Matthew Zatto

Matthew Zatto

Chief Commercial Officer at Mana Partners
Michael Witz

Michael Witz

Founder and CEO at Redemption Games
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Oscar Tan

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Enjin
Jomo Filart (1)

Jomo Filart

Investment Associate at Enjin
Julio Orr

Julio Orr

Co-founder & CEO, Happyer.io
Kuleen Nimkar

Kuleen Nimkar

BD / Gaming, Solana Labs
Babu SK

Babu SK

Founding Partner, True Global Ventures
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Edwin Lee

Program Operations, Brinc
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Joe Jordan

Analyst at Supernode
Oli Strong

Oli Strong

Investment Associate at Supernode
Wynn Wu

Wynn Wu

Co-founder / VP / Ex Head of Product at Playstudios Asia
Rhod Needham

Rhod Needham

Co-Founder at Halo Impact
Andy Wong (1)

Andy Wong

Head of Innovation and Technology at InvestHK
Kasper Jao

Kasper Jao

Investment Director at AVATAR (Avalanche Asia Star Fund)
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Martin Hebert

Head of Security Sales and Strategy at RapidSOS

SPEAKERS

Luna-_-Anabelle-Huang

Annabelle Huang

Partner, Amber Group
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Gwendolyn Regina

Investment Director, Binance Smart Chain Fund
Justin Kung

Justin Kung

Founder, Everyday Empathy

INVESTOR NETWORK

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Jerome Wong

Co-Founder, Everest Ventures Group (evg.co)
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Edith Yeung

General Partner, Race Capital
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Michael Kam

Co-founder, Double Peak
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Mia Deng

Partner, Dragonfly Capital
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Kelly Choo

Co-founder, ReferReach Partner, True Global Ventures
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Cecilia Li

Ecosystem Officer, Mask Network Investor, Formless Capital
Luna-_-Aly-Madhavji

Aly Madhavji

Managing Partner, Blockchain Founders Fund
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William Deane

Managing Director, Exto Partners & B3V Fund
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Peter Hammond

Director & Co-founder, Exto Partners & B3V Fund
Adam Haklili

Adam Haklili

Managing Partner, WWVentures
Tooraj Arvajeh

Tooraj Arvajeh

CEO & Co-founder, Perl Street
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Karena Belin

Co-founder & CEO, WHub Co-founder & COO/CFO/RO, AngelHub
Daniel Dal Bello

Daniel Dal Bello

Founder & Director, Hillrise Group
Charles Solomon

Charles Solomon

Managing Partner, Centripetal Advisors
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TJ Kawamura

Partner,
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Kelvin Koh -Spartan

Kelvin Koh

Co-founder & Partner, CIO of Spartan Capital
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Yida Gao

Managing General Partner, Shima Capital
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Timothy Enneking

Founder & Principal, Digital Capital Management
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Dimi

Vice President, GGV Capital
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Sungjoon Park

US Investments, Z Venture Capital

Entrepreneur IN RESIDENCE

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Leon Kyoungnam Kim

Founder, CrayonDao

Ready to apply?

Applications are now open – Limited spaces are available!