Accelerate your startup on Algorand
Discover a series of programs and initiatives thoughtfully designed to equip early-stage and aspiring web3 founders with the tools, know-how, and support to build thriving businesses.
Unlock valuable resources, funding opportunities, and awareness.
Connect with industry experts who can help get your business idea and application where they need to be to succeed.
Get help preparing to fundraise, and introduced to investors when you are ready.
Live learning sessions and pre-recorded content will equip you with critical know-how to launch a grow a startup - all at your own pace.
Get support to reach key milestones through bridge services like development, branding, community management, and more.
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Learn the fundamentals of blockchain, explore use cases, and discover Algorand as your gateway to the world of web3 in these ongoing virtual workshops.
Dates: Batch 1 and 2 have already taken place. We're working to add the on-demand content. The next live series will be in early 2026.
Sample courses:
Eligibility: Open to all aspiring entrepreneurs looking to take their first step toward launching an application.
2026 accelerator coming soon!
Designed to help established startups gain traction and scale, this program provides expert guidance in areas like compliance, accounting, and marketing, plus advanced technical support - and up to $50,000 in funding.
Dates: Applications will launch in spring 2025 and be accepted on a rolling basis
Eligibility: Open to early-stage startups with Algorand-based applications, or established startups on other blockchains with active plans to migrate.
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Are you a passionate builder, entrepreneur, or innovator with an early-stage business idea that uses Algorand to help solve a real-world problem? Does your project have clear market opportunity and traction potential? If so, Algorand Startup Challenges are perfect for you.
Dates: It begins on October 7th, running for 10 sessions before culminating with a pitch competition with up to 125K USDC up for grabs.
Eligibility: Open to individuals with experience as founders, developers, marketers, and more.
Discover the winners of the inaugural Algorand Startup Challenges - designed to support founders and startups at different stages of their journey, from early exploration to validated proof of concept.
In 2025, Algorand’s Web3 Masterclasses demonstrated that with the right structure, mentorship, and tooling, builders can transform ideas into proof of concept (POC) and start sharing them with early users in just a few weeks.
In February 2025, the Algorand Foundation made an investment in Valar, a decentralized platform for peer-to-peer staking. Valar is emblematic of the successful builder journey we’re excited to continue fostering on Algorand.
After reviewing over 100 applications, we accepted 14 early-stage startups for eight weeks of practical learning sessions, expert workshops on key topics for growth, and dedicated mentorship. Meet them here.
After an intense two-month period of creation and collaboration, the moment has arrived to unveil the champions of our Change the Game hackathon. From across the globe, hundreds of visionary innovators joined forces to transform groundbreaking ideas into tangible prototypes and proofs of concept.
This is your Web3 hackathon survival guide. Whether you’re already committed to an upcoming hackathon or are still deciding whether to join the competition, you’re in the right place. We’ll share tips and tricks that will not only ensure your survival but also put you on the path to becoming a hackathon champion.