We’re delighted to unveil the Polkadot x ERA World 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 World, we’re partnering with strategic consultants 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 supply the operational assist, mentorship, community alternative, and management coaching important for profitable worldwide enlargement.
In collaboration with ERA World, 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 World was launched in 2015 to assist promising and fast-growth startups and scaleups from world wide coming into the US market by way of intensive US market entry acceleration packages, run at ERA’s workplaces in New York Metropolis. ERA World 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-Might 2025 in New York Metropolis, the place members will have interaction in:
- Excessive-impact mentorship from vertical-specific go-to-market consultants, buyers, and seasoned founders
- A structured curriculum masking fundraising, U.S. go-to-market methods, and buyer acquisition
- Weekly KPI check-ins and pitch refinement periods
- A capstone Remaining Showcase with buyers and trade leaders
Every participant will obtain a stipend to assist offset journey and lodging prices, making certain they will totally maximize their NYC expertise.
Meet the First Beta Cohort
We’re excited to welcome our pilot cohort of 4 modern 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 just the start. The Polkadot x ERA World Accelerator Program underscores our dedication to supporting builders in our ecosystem — not solely by way of grants and technical sources but additionally with sensible enterprise acceleration. We are able to’t wait to see how this primary cohort evolves, and to leverage our expertise to develop future iterations of this system.
In the event you’re interested by studying extra or making use of to future cohorts, you’ll want to comply with our updates!
