The BGA Incubation Program aims to support projects leveraging blockchain technology to solve real-world problems by offering expertise, resources, branding, and market support.
The review process is rigorous and fair, with applications receiving updates on status within two weeks. We regret to inform that due to high volumes of applications, only successful projects would receive notification from the BGA.
The BGA team will conduct an initial screening of new applications.
For potential projects, the BGA Incubation Committee will conduct an in-depth scoring and the BGA community may be engaged for a Community Voting round.
Project Interview (with BGA Managing Partner(s) and Advisor(s)). Projects scoring highly for Round 2 would be invited for an interview with a BGA Managing Partner and a BGA Advisor to determine suitability for the incubation program.
Final selected projects will enter the Program's Ignite Incubation, and stand a chance to be considered for the Ascend Incubation.
The incubation program consists of 2 cohorts annually. Each cohort will admit 5 to 10 projects for the Ignite Incubation, with one notable project each year chosen from the top shortlisted projects to enter the prestigious Ascend Incubation.
Each cohort will have 5 to 10 available slots.
Prizes & Benefits for Ignite Projects
Receive grants of up to 10,000 USDT, distributed in milestones to accelerate your project's growth.
Showcase and present your project on the Bybit Web3 Livestream and and gain exposure to a global audience.
Obtain extensive media coverage through video and written interviews, increasing your project's visibility.
Benefit from personalized 1-on-1 mentorship in key areas, such as:
Access exclusive project resources and strategic partnerships to drive your growth and success.
Each year, BGA selects one golden project to support intensively, offering comprehensive and personalized guidance, including investment and financing services, resource connections, market strategy development, legal support, and brand exposure.
In 2024, the Ascend Incubation was awarded to EthicHub, which obtained major benefits such as:
The Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) Incubation Program is designed to support blockchain projects that utilize blockchain effectively for social and public good. Through funding, mentorship, strategic resources, and branding opportunities, we empower innovators to build impactful solutions.
Unlike traditional incubators, BGA focuses specifically on blockchain projects with a sustainability and social impact lens. We also provide equity-free funding, access to global partnerships, and a pathway to present at the annual BGA gala, the Web3 Oscar, and also a potential exposure via our founding company, Bybit, one of the world's largest centralized exchanges.
We welcome startups, founders, and teams leveraging blockchain technology to tackle real-world challenges. Projects should demonstrate strong alignment with the SDGs and have a scalable, impactful solution.
Applications are on a rolling basis and thus we accept applications throughout the year.
The application process consists of three rounds, an initial screening by BGA's core team, community & expert evaluation through the BGA Incubation Committee and community and a final interview conducted with a BGA Advisor and core team member.
No, our program is remote-friendly. However, we may invite selected projects to exclusive in-person events such as the BGA Web3 Oscar or for any in-person events that may occur during the course of the incubation period.
Graduated projects gain long-term access to the BGA ecosystem, including:
No, the BGA Incubation Program is completely free for selected projects.