Soccersm gets accepted into the Morph Accelerator Program 🎉 Read more

Accelerate your web3 project and join an elite group of successful African founders.

Get the mentorship and support to turn your web3 projects into real world products.

COHORT THEMES

Zero Knowledge Applications

Zero-knowledge proofs, the next-gen cryptography that verifies information without revealing it.

DePIN

DePIN infrastructure, empowering users with control over their data and self-sovereign identity.

AI x Crypto Applications

Combining the power of AI with cryptography to unlock groundbreaking solutions across industries.

Infrastructure

Core technologies that will power the next generation of decentralized applications.

Real World Assets

Tokenization and leveraging blockchain technology to represent and manage real-world assets like real estate, art, or commodities.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Have a web3 project/idea that aligns with the cohort themes.
  • Have a working MVP no later than the 4th week of the program.
  • Have a core team.
  • A core team member available to represent the team in-person at the Aya Hacker House for a 2-week period.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Provide project summary, motivations and core team information
  • Virtual Interview for selected applicants.
  • Acceptance notification for selected projects.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Week 1 - 5 (Virtual)

Workshops

Project development

Week 6 - 7 (AyaHQ Builder Hub)

Workshops

Project development

Project showcase and pitching

Business Planning

You will learn how to analyze market opportunities, develop a winning business model, and define clear financial projections to propel your venture forward.

Go-to-market planning

You’ll learn effective marketing strategies for reaching your target audience, building a strong community, and creating a seamless user experience for successful adoption.

Corporate Governance

You’ll be equipped with the knowledge to establish clear governance frameworks, navigate legal considerations specific to web3, and build a sustainable and scalable organizational structure for your company.

Pitching

You'll develop the skills to present your vision clearly, showcase the potential of your idea, and confidently secure funding to bring your project to life.

Fundraising/Investor Relations

You’ll learn to navigate different funding options, build strong relationships with potential investors, and close deals that empower your company's growth.

Testimonials

What our alumni say about us

Soccersm

“AVP has been a really insightful journey which highlighted important requirements in making a business investible, the founders more confident in their business, and also making decisions backed by adequate research and understanding of their industry. I enjoyed the work sessions, pitch practice, and the one-on-one discussions with the facilitators, not forgetting the community born out of the cohort. I highly recommend this program!”.

Mchango

“AVP program is packed full with all the ins and outs of being a solid founder and everything you need to grow your startup and get people interested in your product.”

Greybox

AVP gave us the opportunity to revalidate our business model and to focus our minds on building a more resilient company.

NFT Factory

“AVP provided an immersive learning experience, equipping us with invaluable insights into values, vision, problem-solving, GTM strategies, financial projections, and corporate governance. It was a comprehensive journey that honed our understanding of pivotal business aspects, fostering a holistic approach to entrepreneurial success.”

Blockxave

“AVP is very cool and engaging. The program ensures that founders understand the problem they are trying to solve, the product, and how they can step out into the world efficiently.”

Soccersm

“AVP has been a really insightful journey which highlighted important requirements in making a business investible, the founders more confident in their business, and also making decisions backed by adequate research and understanding of their industry. I enjoyed the work sessions, pitch practice, and the one-on-one discussions with the facilitators, not forgetting the community born out of the cohort. I highly recommend this program!”.

Mchango

“AVP program is packed full with all the ins and outs of being a solid founder and everything you need to grow your startup and get people interested in your product.”

Greybox

AVP gave us the opportunity to revalidate our business model and to focus our minds on building a more resilient company.

NFT Factory

“AVP provided an immersive learning experience, equipping us with invaluable insights into values, vision, problem-solving, GTM strategies, financial projections, and corporate governance. It was a comprehensive journey that honed our understanding of pivotal business aspects, fostering a holistic approach to entrepreneurial success.”

Blockxave

“AVP is very cool and engaging. The program ensures that founders understand the problem they are trying to solve, the product, and how they can step out into the world efficiently.”

FAQ

Got questions? We have answers

Can I apply if my project is not web3-related?

Can I apply if my project doesn’t fall under the cohort themes?

Where is the Aya Builder Hub?

Will accommodation be provided during the in-person weeks?

Will travel assistance be provided?

Will I get funding for my project?

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