THE SANDBOX METAVERSE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
USD $50M to Accelerate 100 Startups
Overview
In partnership with The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming metaverse, Brinc has launched The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program as a dedicated track within Launchpad Luna.
The program’s core directive is to support the launch of new startups that can contribute to the growth and expansion of The Sandbox ecosystem by building unique experiences and populating the platform with fresh creativity and new content. The Sandbox metaverse aims to revolutionise how people interact in their day-to-day lives, including how users interact socially, shop, or consume entertainment.
Pioneering blockchain startups in the fields of art, collectibles, culture, entertainment, gaming, media, content, and streaming, are encouraged to apply. Accelerated startups will be empowered to contribute to The Sandbox’s rapidly growing ecosystem and actively engage with its existing and growing user base.
Join the leading Metaverse program and get access and support from the best network of mentors and experts available.
Up to
YEARLY
Our Offer
Investment Ticket: UP TO 250,000 in USD/USDT/SAND Tokens
Program Equity Alignment: Negotiable
- Grant of USD $150,000 in SAND & LAND grants provided to top performing startups
- Startups that demonstrate traction post-program will be considered for follow-on investment
Why Join Us?
The goal of the program is to support the launch of new startups to produce and publish excellent games and other experiences for players of The Sandbox to visit, play and enjoy. Startups will be able to monetise this experience when it is launched while keeping full ownership and copyright of their work.
Through the program, startup teams will be able to access:
In addition to funding, startups accepted into the program will receive hands-on support from The Sandbox, Brinc and Animoca Brands’ network of mentors, experts and corporate partners working towards the advancement of the Blockchain space, including Holly Liu (co-founder at Kabam), Pavel Bains (co-founder at Bluezelle), Republic Crypto, Dragonfly Capital, True Global Ventures, Holly Atkinson (Former Head of Metaverse Technology at Boson Protocol), Leah Callon-Butler (Director of Emfarsis and Columnist at CoinDesk); plus Web 3.0 leaders such as Binance, Altitude Games and various others …
- Funding
- Support & consultation for each phase their development
- Game monetization with the SAND cryptocurrency
- The Sandbox marketplace to share their own assets
- A metaverse integration strategy
- Marketing & promotional support
- User acquisition
- Research support
- Assistance toward launch and growth
Investment Verticals
Pioneering blockchain startups, in any field, that can contribute to the growth and expansion of The Sandbox ecosystem by building unique experiences and populating the platform with fresh creativity and new content are encouraged to apply.
ART & Collectibles
Digital art, collectibles, platforms, limited edition digital goods and related activities
ESPORTS & GAMING
NFTs and digital assets, blockchain games and gaming ecosystems
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Music, media, streaming, entertainment and related activities
Application Requirements
- We invest in international startups. Startups do not have to be based in the program's location.
- Startups that have scoped a product that fits within one of the art, collectibles, culture, entertainment, gaming, media, content, experiences and streaming categories. Other projects will be considered only under special circumstances.
- At least 2 co-founders with relevant industry experience and a clear roadmap.
- Scalable project with high growth potential.
Priority will be given to teams that:
- Focus on climate-conscious projects that drive digitalization.
- Place emphasis on proof-of-stake protocols and sidechains instead of proof-of-work.
- Have lower overall physical footprints.
Program Requirements*
- Engage remotely as this program is 100% online so there is no need to be physically present in the location for the duration of the program.
- Pay a USD $50,000 participation fee for our program. The program fee is used to cover our operations expenses and does not come out of pocket and it's never charged before the startup receives investment. This fee can be settled after the investment has been deployed.
*For more information about out program requirements, you can read our FAQ page.
Ready to apply?
Applications are now closed. Complete the interest form below to get notified when applications open again for the next cohort!
Program partners
partners
Global diverse talent
mentors
Sebastien Borget
Holly Liu
Yat Siu
Holly Atkinson
Manav Gupta
Serena Tabacchi
Luiz Octávio Gonçalves Neto
Dux Blockchain Games
Bowie Lau
Steven Bryson-Haynes
Polygon Studios
Leah Callon-Butler
Yam Karkai
Yingzi Yuan
Serena Tabacchi
Marcus Bläsche
Marion Choufa
Aleksander Larsen
Gwendolyn Regina
Mai Fujimoto
Erika Evasdottir
Pavel Bains
Sandra Wu
Mateen Soudagar
Chris Gonsalves
James Ho
Ada Jonuse
Galen Law-Kun
Edith Yeung
Scott Bunny
Luna Javier
Jerome Wong
Mia Deng
WhaleShark
Gabby Dizon
Twobadour
Cecilia Li
Metakovan
Annabelle Huang
Ray Lu
Adam Haklili
William Deane
Michael Kam
Steve Ip
Peter Hammond
Tadas Maurukas
Flora Sun
Akshat Vaidya
TJ Kawamura
David Streltsoff
Joichi Ito
Aly Madhavji
Anuke Ganegoda
Kelly Choo
Keyvan Peymani
Alex So
Babu SK
Patricia Auer
Eugene Yi
Estefania Almeida
Daniel Mak
Glycel Nacinopa
Edwin Lee
Guillermo Ginesta
Minal Mirpuri
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications are now open until February 27th, 2022!
Ready to apply?
Applications are now open until February 27th, 2022!
Ready to apply?
Applications are now closed. Complete the interest form below to get notified when applications open again for the next cohort!