Since 2014, Consensys has been at the forefront of innovation, pioneering technological developments within the web3 ecosystem. Through the MetaMask platform, Infura, Linea, Truffle, Diligence, and our NFT platform, we have become the trusted collaborator for users, creators, and developers as they build the world they want to live in & see. In this new phase of Consensys, we're launching a Fellowship to challenge the industry, cultivate top innovators & builders in web3, and unlock the collaborative power of communities, making web3 universally accessible and easy to use.

We seek to support 15 exceptional builder teams (startups) over 12 weeks through our virtual program in collaboration with ConsenSys Mesh/Tachyon, MetaMask SDK, MetaMask Snaps, and Linea (only the top 10 participant early stage Startups will move forward to the second phase after the first Gauntlet). This includes mentorship, a comprehensive curriculum, network access, and engagement with our product teams. Our goal is to help founders find follow-up funding based on their growth, connect with potential customers, and continue building great software businesses as a member of our close community.

Get Involved

<aside> 👉🏼 Submit your startup!

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<aside> 🗣️ Become a mentor or speaker!

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<aside> 👥 Join us as a Community, Technical or Venture partner!

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TL;DR

• 15 early stage, pre-seed startups
• 12-week part-time virtual program
  • (November 6, 2023 - April 12, 2024) with a 2-month fluid learning block from early December until late January
• 2x weekly workshops with industry leaders
• 1x weekly community events with successful founders, and VCs
• Weekly 1:1 office hours with mentors
• 3x gauntlets to challenge their startup’s growth
• Possible $1.5 M follow-on investment from Consensys Mesh/ TachyonX with flexible terms

Key Dates

• Applications Open
  • SEPTEMBER 20th 2023
• Applications Close
  • OCTOBER 3rd 2023
• Program Starts
  • NOVEMBER 06th 2023
• Heads Down Period
  • DECEMBER 09th 2023 - JANUARY 28th 2024
• Gaunlet # 1
  • JANUARY 22nd 2024
• Cohort continues (only the 12 best best Startups continue on the program from this point on)
  • JANUARY 29TH 2024
• Founders Week (virtual)
  • APRIL 01st-05th 2024
• IRL Demo Day (location TBD)
  • APRIL 05th 2024

Speakers

Full list here Speakers

Mentors

Full list here Mentors

Cohort Criteria

We look for…

• Early-stage teams that have no more than 5 team members
• Teams comprised of experienced builders and entrepreneurs, who have a passion for the “why” behind the product.
• The product is being refined for product-market fit and is eager to work with Consensys product teams.
• Seeking further mentorship, increased traction, and could use help fundraising.
• Startups that have raised angel or pre-seed capital.