Kickstart
YOUR WEB3 IDEA

Transform your blockchain idea into a market-ready product with Kickstart, the revamped SCF Startup Camp. This 5-day virtual program provides expert guidance from mentors who will help you turn your idea into a Proof of Concept. The top teams will be awarded up to $15,000 in XLM* to bring their vision to life. Ready to kickstart your next big idea? Let's turn it into reality.

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Kickstart Cohort #9
December 2 - December 6, 2024 / Apply by November 17, 2024
Advantages of Kickstart

The SCF Kickstart program is an essential starting point for those new to the Stellar ecosystem and/or web3, offering expert guidance to transform ideas into actionable Proof of Concepts.

By joining Kickstart, founders can apply for initial funding up to $15,000 in XLM* to validate their projects, a necessary step to become eligible for further SCF awards and support.

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Guidance Of Experienced Mentors
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Initial Funding To Validate Project
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Accelerated Development Within Days
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Direct Connection With The Ecosystem
5 Days of Kickstart

Transform your web3 and blockchain concepts into reality with our "5 Days of Kickstart" sprint, a virtual cycle developed by BiGGER and the Stellar Development Foundation. This intensive program compresses months of development into just five focused days, enhancing your project's speed to market and innovation.

Day 1
Define your MVP
Day 2
Create a Mockup
Day 3
Outline Technical Architecture
Day 4
Develop a Go-to-Market Strategy
Day 5
Pitch your Product

150+

Alumni teams
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98%

Satisfaction Rate

8

Cohorts Completed
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88%

Conversion to follow-up SCF Awards
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*The USD valuation of the budget request in XLM will be calculated using the CF Stellar Lumens-Dollar Settlement Price on the day of payment as administered, maintained, and reported by the cryptocurrency index provider CF Benchmarks Ltd. (using the ticker XLMUSD_RR) (available at https://www.cfbenchmarks.com/indices/XLMUSD_RR). Learn more in the SCF Handbook.

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