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
