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Internet Computer Bootcamp

From March 2022 · Shanghai, China
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DFINITY Foundation has teamed up with Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and New Chainbase in China to launch a six-month IC Bootcamp.

The positioning of IC Bootcamp is project incubator and ecosystem enabler.

IC Bootcamp will select and support 10-15 teams, and jointly promote the growth of the IC ecosystem through IC technical guidance and project incubation.

Goals

  • Accelerate the development of blockchain projects based on IC technology.
  • Discover high-quality IC projects and promote the development of IC ecosystem.
  • Help IC ecosystem projects scale their technology in Chinese market.
  • Empower the innovation and development of Chinese blockchain industry.

Organizers

DFINITY Foundation

The DFINITY Foundation is dedicated to developing technology that supports the next generation Internet Computer blockchain network and ecosystem, bringing people and organizations together to learn about and collaborate on the next-generation of decentralized applications. DFINITY will provide professional technical training and practical support, including key IC technologies, infrastructure projects, DAPP development, ecosystem development, community trends, etc., and will also provide global IC ecosystem resources to support the growth of each team.

Wanxiang Blockchain Labs

Wanxiang Blockchain Labs is a non-profit research institution focusing on blockchain technology in China. Since 2015, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs has held Global Blockchain Summits and Shanghai Blockchain International Weeks, published series and research reports, carried out university cooperation, and formulated international blockchain standards. It has gathered a large number of blockchain experts to jointly promote the progress of blockchain technology and the development of the industry, and has become an international iconic blockchain research institution.

New Chainbase

New Chainbase is a blockchain-featured incubator and accelerator that delivers innovation services specifically for Fintech start-ups in China. New Chainbase is aimed at delivering one-stop support and guidance to Fintech start-ups and provide them with easy access to related technology resources, product development, entrepreneurial salons, business consultancy, roadshow support, financing resources, open workspace, and other services of multiple forms.

Program

IC Bootcamp will last for six months with two training phases and two evaluations.

Phase 1

Incubator Phase, to help polish these start-up projects in many ways.

Mid-term evaluation

Demo Day, to track the development progress of the IC Bootcamp projects and evaluate the overall strength of the project teams.

Phase 2

Accelerator Phase, to help with branding and offer access to financing.

Final evaluation

Project Show, to increase financing and cooperation possibilities for the teams by inviting influential investment institutions, media, KOLs and other excellent IC projects to attend the roadshow .

Technical training courses

  • Introduction to key IC technology and development resources
  • Overview of IC infrastructure projects
  • How to run a secure and high-performance Dapp on the IC
  • Overview of the IC ecosystem and its development trends
  • Introduction to the latest IC proposals and community trends
  • Introduction to IC economics

Start-up training courses

  • Macro analysis of blockchain industry
  • Blockchain product design and management
  • Construction and operation of developer community
  • IC start-up business model and economic model
  • Global blockchain industry policy and regulation
  • Brand building of blockchain projects
  • IC project entrepreneurial experience sharing
  • Blockchain project investment and financing guidance

Major plans for project promotion and business development

  • Official introduction and promotion
  • Fengchao online meeting roadshow
  • The 8th Global Blockchain Summit
  • IC technology seminar and sharing session
  • IC technology/investment/business resources pitching meeting

Official support from DFINITY Foundation

  • Technical guidance, regular Q&A, internal technical documents, research reports, etc.
  • Official graduation certificate, award certificate, NFT, etc.
  • Involvement in events, including official global events, global hackathons, internal training, Community Conversation, etc.
  • DFINITY bonus, Developer Grant application priority, etc.

Benefits

Official technical training and support

DFINITY engineers and IC technology community developers will formulate dedicated technical training courses such as Motoko, IC architecture, key technology, IC development tools and infrastructures. IC technology seminar will be held by senior IC developers to promote experience sharing and technical collaboration between IC projects. Constant technical support will be provided in various ways, such as Q&A meeting or practical guidance, to help teams deal with current technological challenges.

Comprehensive start-up incubator service

All teams in IC Bootcamp will be offered systematic startup training courses in relation to major aspects that are necessary for them to advance to a mature project. The teams can also get customised business support from IC Bootcamp to better polish their projects and become qualified for branding and financing at a rapid pace. In addition, extra entrepreneurial support for convenient working conditions will be provided, such as start-up salon, project roadshow, and open workspace.

Multi-channel branding opportunities

DFINITY Foundation, Wanxiang Blockchain and other official branding channels of the ecosystem will keep following up the IC Bootcamp program and report its latest update in continuance during the whole period. Fengchao Online Meeting of high industrial influence will launch special live programs for the IC Bootcamp teams to help them gain popularity among institutions and the public outside the IC ecosystem. Excellent teams will also get the opportunity to demonstrate their projects at Global Blockchain Summit and DFINITY events.

Superior investment and financing service

The IC Bootcamp boasts a strong and experienced mentor group, among which heads of leading blockchain investment institutions will take up the role as the expert committee to offer guidance and support. More renowned investment institutions will participate in the two evaluations and offer good funding opportunities based on the overall roadshow performance of the teams. IC Bootcamp will also organize investment and financing meetups and actively refer the teams to appropriate institutions.

Deeply involved in the IC ecosystem

IC Bootcamp is DFINITY's first-ever training program launched in Asia, and all seleted teams will achieve extensive attention from the whole industry. Through the six-month training, the teams will deeply understand the development trend of the IC ecosystem, establish close relations with DFINITY's official teams, and collaborate technically or commercially with other teams. Upon the completion of IC Bootcamp, IC Bootcamper consisting of all alumni will be initiated, aimed at continuously exploring all possible cooperation opportunities among alumni and the IC ecosystem.

Application

Application period: March 11—March 27, 2022

Application method

You can submit registration information through IC Bootcamp official website, DFINITY WeChat official account and Wanxiang Blockchain WeChat official account.

Project selection

A group of 10-15 teams will be enrolled in the 2022 IC Bootcamp through two rounds of selection, one is application information screening, the other is interview online or on-site.

Selection principles

IC Bootcamp will focus on projects' quality, including importance, innovation, rationality, ability of execution, and commercial value.

All teams from all over the world are welcome to apply.

Who should apply

  • Teams who want to receive official IC technical training and guidance
  • Teams who want to obtain professional start-up incubation services and achieve rapid growth
  • Teams who want to access world's top-level corporations and deeply participate in the IC ecosystem
  • Teams who want to exploit Chinese market and reach the global network

Timeline

  1. March 11—27Application
  2. March 28 — April 2Notification and Agreement
  3. AprilOpening Ceremony
  4. April—JunePhase 1: Incubator
  5. JuneDemo Day
  6. June—SeptemberPhase 2: Accelerator
  7. SeptemberProject Show
  8. SeptemberGraduation Ceremony

FAQ

Is there any cost to participate?

No. We will not charge any fees or take any equity for program enrollment. Teams just need to pay for all their travel fees to/from Shanghai.

Can we get funding for our startup and how much do you invest?

Funding is available on a case-by-case basis. All accepted teams will have a good opportunity to be funded through DFINITY Foundation and other investment institutions.

Can we work remotely or are we required to relocate to Shanghai?

Relocation is not necessary, but we do request that you attend key bootcamp events and evaluations. Meanwhile, we very much welcome the teams who are interested in working in Shanghai to come to our open space of bootcamp.

Will you enroll multiple startups working on the same idea?

Yes, markets have room for multiple high-quality teams. We would like to support the growth of the IC ecosystem, and positive competition is definitely part of "growth".

Do you only enroll startups that build on IC?

Yes. The goal of the IC Bootcamp is to support the IC ecosystem and promote IC technology adoption.

Can you get us visas?

We don't offer direct help with visas, but we are willing to share the experience with visa applications.

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From March 2022 · Shanghai, China
Apply for the bootcamp