The Web3 space is growing rapidly and new ventures are emerging every day. Total investment in Web3 projects skyrocketed to $30 billion in 2021 and $36 billion in 2022, even in the midst of the market crisis. While many projects have good ideas and a strong value proposition to bring to the space, this is a challenging field rife with competition and a lack of trust from the broader audience.

Cointelegraph has established itself as a leader in the media business of digital assets, Metaverse, and emerging technologies since 2013, and now looks to help other rising stars reach their full potential. Cointelegraph is pleased to introduce its Accelerator Program, a startup booster that leverages Cointelegraph’s capabilities as a strong strategic and media partner for up-and-coming Web3 companies.

Paul Solntsev, director of Cointelegraph Accelerator, shared:

“We are excited to expand our product suite with the Accelerator Program, bringing more knowledge and education to our global audience, especially regarding new emerging technology companies and evolutions in Web3. We welcome companies with strong convictions and innovative projects to apply for the program and join our network of partners to bring lasting value to the industry.”

Cointelegraph Accelerator will leverage the expertise of Cointelegraph’s global team of more than 150 people working and developing media products in 11 languages. The program targets decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), GameFi, social Web3, cross-chain and Layer 2 solutions, and other segments of the broader Web3 industry. The program has already onboarded more than a dozen companies and has now publicly opened the application process for new candidates to join.

What is the Cointelegraph Accelerator Program?

While many accelerator programs focus on advice followed by monetary investments, Cointelegraph takes a different route. Through the Accelerator Program, participants will be able to receive contributions from Cointelegraph in the form of media products that are available on the platform’s ecosystem. Media offerings are diverse and include standard advertising products, as well as custom special projects, educational materials, native content integrations, and much more.

One of the key features of the program is that it will be run by a separate trading arm that is completely independent from Cointelegraph’s editorial team of journalists, and startups will be able to participate in the program in exchange for the native tokens or capital of their projects. , subject to specific conditions. By doing so, Cointelegraph will align its interest towards the success of the projects and the growth of the value of the token.

Strategic program support will typically last 9-24 months and will be based on the startup’s strategic objectives, marketing and roadmap milestones.

With long-term success in mind, the Accelerator Program aims to provide significant and lasting brand exposure to participating projects. Cointelegraph will also leverage its extensive network of partners to offer comprehensive 360-degree marketing strategy support to the program’s portfolio of projects.

This support comes in various shapes and forms. Depending on the needs of each individual project, Cointelegraph can offer support not only in marketing and branding, but also with presentations to investors, exchanges, market makers, technology partners, and online and offline events.

How to take part

Projects eligible to participate in the Accelerator Program are generally between the pre-seed and series A stages and must have created a minimum viable product or launched a working product. A well outlined roadmap and project documentation with a clearly defined utility for the token is also required.

To become part of the Cointelegraph Accelerator Program, projects need to visit the official Accelerator Program website, where they can familiarize themselves with what Cointelegraph has to offer as a recognized media leader and brand building partner, and then apply.

Ideally, Cointelegraph seeks to support projects in their early stages of development that have already designed a market-ready product. For startups with a strong team and a valuable product, and looking to tap into one of the largest audiences in the space with an established network of investors and other partners, then the Accelerator Program is the right choice.

Building together a sustainable Web3 future

As the crypto space grows and evolves, Web3 is inching towards becoming globally accessible. However, startups still need help securing a smooth entry point, a strong following, and building a dedicated community around their products.

Cointelegraph is determined to further push the development of Web3, and partnering with innovative companies is the way to go. Cointelegraph is excited to be a part of this future and can’t wait to see what Web3 startups have in store.

The Cointelegraph Accelerator Program offers strong media and brand support for startups to take advantage of. As the crypto space continues to grow, establishing yourself as a recognizable name is of the utmost importance, and Cointelegraph is here to help.

Registration for the Accelerator Program to build the future of Web3 together is now open.