For a start, all you need is a clearly articulated idea and a fully formed team, though progress in development and traction are always taken into account. We look to engage projects who can contribute and value-add to the Filecoin protocol and ecosystem significantly.

Teams who are building across Web 3.0 are welcome to apply:
1) Core infrastructure driving the transition towards a more decentralized, efficient and resilient Web, supporting essential functions such as networking, computation and storage.
2) Middleware solutions that extend the utility of Filecoin beyond the blockchain protocol. Some examples include data oracles, plug-and-play blockchain toolkits, developer APIs, block explorers or search engines.
3) Applications that provide and enable end user interaction, running the gamut from gaming to social media to content marketplaces.

We aim to take in 10 companies, depending on the number of suitable applications.

The program consists of 3 phases. The first is strategy and business model where we will take you through professional workshops, introduce you to our mentor network, and provide technical advisory. The second phase is focused on your go-to-market strategy, where we will introduce you to potential partners/ customers and support your marketing and branding. The final phase is fundraising, where we will take you on an investor tour. Throughout the program, you will be introduced to our community of experts and investors as well as be given maximum exposure opportunity to events that LongHash organises or participates in, such as Singapore Fintech Festival.

Yes, we welcome and accept applications on a global basis. That being said, Asia is a major epicenter of blockchain activity, and there are many benefits to establishing a presence in this part of the world. In particular. Singapore, as a leading blockchain and fintech hub, is a great launchpad to the wider region. You can learn more at https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/industries/hub/startup/join-singapores-startup-hub

We do not collect any enrollment fees. The structure of the programme is designed to offer optimal support to our projects, and startups gain access to a strong network of resources, including mentors, technical partners and a global investor community. Upon selection, shortlisted projects will receive USD 20K in upfront seed funding, and we will also reach out to discuss specific investment terms during the interview stage.

Co-working space may be provided upon request. However, accommodation is self-arranged.

Registration is open until 15 November. Thereafter, the selection process will take another 4 weeks, where each application is screened by the research team. The shortlisted companies will be contacted for an interview within the same 4 weeks. Successful applications will then be informed in January 2020, 1 month before the start of the program.

We will contact you with all necessary information 1 month before the start of the program to allow for sufficient time to prepare for travel and accommodation.

We require at least one co-founder to be in Singapore during Weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12 to attend the workshops and investor tour in person. This requirement may change depending on Singapore’s travel permissions.