# æternity Launches Incubator Program to Cultivate the Global Blockchain Ecosystem Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2018-05-29 Category: NEWS Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/news Meta Title: Join æternity Starfleet: Funding & Support for Global Meta Description: Get up to $250,000 in funding & access to co-working spaces. Join æternity's incubators for intensive training & investor pitching. Apply now! URL: https://financedigest.com/aeternity-launches-incubator-program-to-cultivate-the-global-blockchain-ecosystemhtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/fd250518-1-2-1736842697266-compressed.jpg) _æternity Starfleet will support projects worldwide from seed stage and provide them with up to $250,000 in funding_ [æternity](https://www.aeternity.com/), the blockchain 3.0 platform designed to deliver unmatched efficiency, transparent governance, and global scalability, today announced the launch of æternity Starfleet, a series of incubator and accelerator programs to support the global blockchain ecosystem by building a network of innovators, investors, and industry enthusiasts. With the first cohort taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, æternity Starfleet is a global initiative with coworking spaces in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, Berlin, Germany, and Zagreb, Croatia, as well as an international live-stream option. æternity Starfleet will support global projects from seed stage and provide them with up to $250,000 in funding and access to the co-working space. The first wave of incubators will commence on June 11, 2018, with four weeks of intensive training and mentoring. At the end of every program, each [team will be given the opportunity to present their project](https://www.financedigest.com/italys-de-nora-teams-up-with-ges-on-hydrogen-battery-project.html "Italy’s De Nora teams up with GES on hydrogen battery project") to an audience of investors, thought leaders, and blockchain experts. Commenting on the launch, æternity FounderYanislavMalahov said, “Today’s [launch is the culmination of months of extensive research and preparation and underlines our commitment to be the enablers of innovation](https://www.financedigest.com/cavai-global-leader-in-conversational-advertising-announces-innovative-launch-of-conversational-video-to-maximise-engagement-and-impact.html "Cavai, global leader in conversational Advertising, announces innovative launch of conversational video to maximise engagement and impact"), strengthening the already thriving blockchain community worldwide. We are confident that these incubator programs will accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology globally and support projects that share our vision for a future built on powerful, user-friendly decentralized applications.” æternity Starfleet will support blockchain education and project development through an ongoing partnership with Software University in Sofia, Bulgaria, as well as [creating job opportunities](https://www.financedigest.com/tire-materials-market-to-create-an-incremental-opportunity-of-us-99-99-bn-by-the-end-of-2028-fmi.html "Tire Materials Market to create an incremental opportunity of US$ 99.99 Bn by the end of 2028 – FMI") within the region and on an international stage. æternity’s partnership with SoftUni represents a unique collaboration between industry and academia, geared [towards developing the next generation](https://www.financedigest.com/the-next-generation-dermatoscopes-market-show-a-steep-inclination-towards-digitization.html "The Next Generation Dermatoscopes Market show a steep inclination towards digitization") of entrepreneurs and innovators to meet the growing demand for blockchain-literate professionals. HristoTenchev, Founder of SoftUni, “I expect this program will contribute greatly to the blockchain startup ecosystem. With a significant concentration of technical talent and entrepreneurs, a blockchain-focussed [incubator program is exactly what the current](https://www.financedigest.com/egg-incubator-market-extensive-analysis-of-key-segments-of-the-industry-and-emerging-growth-factors-with-current-trends-and-future-estimations.html "Egg Incubator Market: Extensive Analysis Of Key Segments Of The Industry And Emerging Growth Factors With Current Trends And Future Estimations") ecosystem needs.” A separate entity, æternity Ventures, will [manage and oversee the global](https://www.financedigest.com/power-management-integrated-circuit-pmic-market-research-report-2022-global-forecast-till-2028.html "Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) Market Research Report 2022 – Global Forecast till 2028") incubator and accelerator programs. Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, æternity Ventures will also be responsible for strategic [business partnerships and investments in early-stage blockchain](https://www.financedigest.com/top-4-blockchain-business-ideas-for-2022.html "Top 4 Blockchain Business Ideas for 2022") ventures. æternity’s CBDO and CEO of æternity Ventures Nikola Stojanow said, “With the program currently operating in Sofia, æternity Starfleet is [well positioned](https://www.financedigest.com/fed-keen-to-be-well-positioned-to-act-on-inflation-other-risks-minutes-show.html "Fed keen to be ‘well positioned’ to act on inflation, other risks, minutes show") to capture and channel the incredible energy in thriving blockchain communities, as we build a robust, worldwide blockchain ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming participants from all over the world in the weeks and [months](https://www.financedigest.com/dutch-governor-knot-signals-ecb-will-keep-raising-rates-in-months-ahead-ft.html "Dutch governor Knot signals ECB will keep raising rates in months ahead- FT") ahead.” In order to apply for project support, please visit [https://www.f6s.com/aeternitystarfleet/apply](https://www.f6s.com/aeternitystarfleet/apply). --- This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more. ---