Fuelarts x Tezos Acceleration Program for Art+Tech Startups

Fuelarts x Tezos run a first joint acceleration program for Art+Tech startups.
This 11-week online program includes insightful & inspiring learning sessions facilitated by industry leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and investors.

The equity-free acceleration program will provide selected startups with the opportunity to implement Tezos tech tools with the help of professional mentors.

Fuelarts x Tezos are here to support founders empowering art and culture through new technologies based solutions. Be part of our program, which brings together
a vibrant community of Art+Tech entrepreneurs, industry experts, and investors!

Fuelarts x Tezos Accelerator 2023 accepts enquiries from the startups based on the five segments of the Art+Tech & NFT value chain:

• R&D: Content Creation, AR / VR / MR, Metaverse, Minting, Social Networking / Community Management, Education
• TRADE: Marketplaces, Lending, DAO, Payments, Pricing, Investments
• MANAGEMENT: Provenance, Inventory Management, Contracts, Staffing, Shipping, Storage
• ANALYTICS: Data Management, Auction & Dealer Sales, Marketing Activity, Indices, Forecasting
• GAMEFI: Art Blockchain Games, Gamification of Products & Services

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Desire to become a part of the Tezos Ecosystem
• 2Art+Tech oriented (working with physical or digital art assets as the main concept / having a desire to pivot to art)
• 3Using / having an intention to use blockchain technology
• 4Strong potential to achieve product-market fit and establish ongoing operation
• 5Investment stage: from Angel to Seed
• 6Tech Stage: from Prototype / MVP to Launch-Ready Release
• 7Having a CTO / Tech team
• 8Blockchain migrators & cross-chain startups ready to experience benefits of Tezos blockchain are also welcome

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Application Process

• Apply for an 11-week acceleration program that moves your startup to the next level with Tezos tech tools and become a part of the Tezos Ecosystem!

January 2 – January 20 2023

Selection Process

• All startups are subject to Fuelarts x Tezos due diligence, including business, tech and marketing
• You will be notified about the enrollment decision by January 20th, 2023 (2 weeks before the batch)

February 3 2023

Start of the program

• Start of the Fuelarts x Tezos accelerator. First meetings with the team and your groupmates

February 6 – March 3 2023

Week 1-4 | Group Workshops: Business & Tech

• Learning how to understand the markets deeper, boost Product-Market Fit, obtain feedback from potential customers, adapt an appropriate pricing and business model
• Learning the best practices in Sales, Marketing & Go-to-Market Strategy and leveraging expert mentor guidance to test marketing channels
• Learning best market outreach practices and start working on building partnerships
• Learning to pitch and communicate clearly and effectively, develop a concise pitch of your product and getting networking and communication tips from experts
• Obtaining feedback from relevant mentors regarding key traction targets and milestones. Attending a financial modeling workshop
• Learning best practices of fundraising and how to work with the investor pipeline
• Finding opportunities for implementing Tezos blockchain tools with assistance of Tezos tech mentors

March 6 – March 31 2023

Week 5-8 | 1-on-1 Sessions: Business & Tech

• Developing a clear, long-term vision and roadmap for your business and team with Fuelarts x Tezos experts on an individual basis
• Integration of Tezos blockchain tools with the assistance of Tezos tech mentors

April 3 – April 19 2023

Week 11-12 | Demo Day Preparation

• 2-week practice of your pitch in front of qualified professionals (experts, entrepreneurs, angels and VCs)
• Getting relevant feedback and growing your network

20 April 2023

Demo Day

• All participants of the acceleration program will take part in the Demo Day. Angel investors and VC funds will attend the Demo Day as well
• The best graduates will be invited to discuss potential investments from Fuelarts Capital I

Click here to Apply https://www.f6s.com/fuelarts-tezos-accelerator-2023/apply