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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.

Find your program

Benefits of participating

Unlock valuable resources, funding opportunities, and awareness.

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Get 1:1 mentoring with domain experts

Connect with industry experts who can help get your business idea and application where they need to be to succeed.

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Access funding opportunities

Get help preparing to fundraise, and introduced to investors when you are ready.

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Build your business acumen

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.

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Tap into startup bridge services

Get support to reach key milestones through bridge services like development, branding, community management, and more.

A startup program for every stage

These programs will prime you for success, from technical app development through business incubation, acceleration, and scaling in the real world.

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Past participants & related news:

 

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Announcing the 2025 Algorand Startup Challenges winners

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.

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2025 on Algorand: Web3 masterclasses recap

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.

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Inside Valar's journey from hackathon to thriving startup

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.

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Meet the 2024 Algorand Incubator cohort

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.

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2024 Algorand Global Hackathon: Finalists Revealed!

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.

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How to win a web3 hackathon

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.