{"id":21476,"date":"2023-09-06T04:42:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T04:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web3unplugged.io\/blog\/?p=21476"},"modified":"2023-09-06T04:42:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T04:42:10","slug":"cronos-labs-launches-100m-web3-startup-accelerator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web3unplugged.io\/blog\/cronos-labs-launches-100m-web3-startup-accelerator\/","title":{"rendered":"Cronos Labs Launches $100M Web3 Startup Accelerator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cronos Labs, a Web3 startup accelerator, has launched the third cohort of its accelerator program, which seeks to support early-stage projects through funding opportunities and mentoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$100 million in funding is available to support the initiative&#8217;s support of cryptocurrency startup businesses. Cronos Labs stated in a press release that the accelerator&#8217;s objective is to foster entrepreneurs with the potential to\u201cshape the future of Web3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Cronos seeks out initiatives that foon the development of real-world use cases to promote the adoption of decentralized applications (DApps) that can attract real users rather than algorithms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recruitment phase of the program began on September 4, coinciding with the beginning of Korea Blockchain Week, which will last until September 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cronos Labs will select eight entrepreneurs to participate in a 12-week remote program that includes mentorship, master classes, marketing and financial assistance, and introductions to strategic partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A demonstration day will be held after the program to initiate discussions on fundraising. Charlotte Kapoor, head of innovation programs at Cronos, stated in a statement that the number and caliber of applicants to the accelerator&#8217;s previiterations were\u201coverwhelming\u201d and that it would be difficult to construct a final shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re looking for novel proposals that solve real problems while demonstrating ingeniuses for AI, blockchain, and decentralized technology,\u201d Kapoor added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also 10 In-Demand Crypto Jobs You Can Apply For Today 3 months ago<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cronos recruited numerbusinesses as mentors and program partners. These include Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, CertiK, and PeckShield, two blockchain security companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, companies like Protocol Labs, Hacken, and Covalent participate in the accelerator program. In the meantime, funding support for Web3 technology has been gradually increasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monetary Authority of Singapore, the country&#8217;s central bank, pledged $112 million on August 7 to support Web3 and other financial technology solutions. The program will encourage innovation by funding initiatives that employ cutting-edge technologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cronos Labs, a Web3 startup accelerator, has launched the third cohort of its accelerator program, which seeks to support early-stage projects through funding opportunities and mentoring. $100 million in funding is available to support the initiative&#8217;s support of cryptocurrency startup businesses. 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