We’re delighted to unveil the Polkadot x ERA International Program — a dynamic 12-week initiative designed to assist Polkadot startups scale up and break into the U.S. market. In partnership with ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator), this system delivers hands-on mentorship, go-to-market assist, and impactful networking alternatives for the choose group of Web3 founders.
Our inaugural pilot cohort marks a brand new chapter in Polkadot’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Traditionally, we’ve labored with accelerators focusing on Web3 experience. Now with ERA International, we’re partnering with strategic specialists to make sure profitable enterprise launches within the U.S. If groups would profit from extra technical or Web3 steerage, the Web3 Basis and different ecosystem companions are able to assist. This system’s single focus is to offer the operational assist, mentorship, community alternative, and management coaching important for profitable worldwide growth.
In collaboration with ERA International, we’ve handpicked a choose group of corporations for this primary iteration of this system. If this pilot proves profitable, we’ll take into account increasing the partnership right into a broader, application-based initiative.
About ERA
ERA International was launched in 2015 to assist promising and fast-growth startups and scaleups from all over the world coming into the US market by intensive US market entry acceleration packages, run at ERA’s workplaces in New York Metropolis. ERA International corporations take full benefit of Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator’s deep experience and a big community of 500+ mentors and company companions, in serving to proficient founders change the trajectory of their companies.
What to Count on
This system runs from February 17 to mid-Could 2025 in New York Metropolis, the place members will interact in:
Excessive-impact mentorship from vertical-specific go-to-market specialists, buyers, and seasoned foundersA structured curriculum masking fundraising, U.S. go-to-market methods, and buyer acquisitionWeekly KPI check-ins and pitch refinement sessionsA capstone Closing Showcase with buyers and business leaders
Every participant will obtain a stipend to assist offset journey and lodging prices, making certain they will absolutely maximize their NYC expertise.
Meet the First Beta Cohort
We’re excited to welcome our pilot cohort of 4 progressive groups working throughout a wide range of verticals. These founders are growing significant options that align with Polkadot’s imaginative and prescient for an interoperable, decentralized future. Keep tuned for particulars on their progress over the approaching weeks!
The Street Forward
That is only the start. The Polkadot x ERA International Accelerator Program underscores our dedication to supporting builders in our ecosystem — not solely by grants and technical sources but additionally with sensible enterprise acceleration. We will’t wait to see how this primary cohort evolves, and to leverage our expertise to develop future iterations of this system.
In case you’re fascinated with studying extra or making use of to future cohorts, remember to observe our updates!
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