VietChallenge (a non-profit startup accelerator focused on supporting emerging technologies and entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds) is partnering with Hectagon (the world’s first DAO-governed Web3 Venture Capital platform) and HUB Global (one of the most established blockchain investment funds in Southeast Asia) to launch Block Champion, a new blockchain start-up competition for emerging Web3 entrepreneurs and developers from around the globe. The competition discovers the most innovative blockchain solutions and foster their growth through mentorship, networking and access to funding.
The event was conceived at the heels of VietChallenge’s Blockchain Roundtable in December 2021, a private gathering of blockchain experts, founders, and investors, that counted in its attendance the leadership of prominent names in the space such as Sky Mavis/Axie Infinity, CoinList, Republic, Kyber Network, DelChain, among others. Through this gathering, VietChallenge formed an alliance with Hectagon and HUB Global, together joining resources to meet the appetite for access to funding and mentorship of the world’s best blockchain projects.
All blockchain projects are welcome to apply with no preferences for where the companies are located or what stage they have reached. Finalists will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Investment commitments in exchange for a security stake in each finalist or the equivalence in terms of token assets or stablecoins (USDT, USDC, or BUSD). A prize pool of $300,000 (US) has been established for these investments.
- The opportunity to travel to New York City, USA for in-person accelerator programs and a one-on-one mentorship program, prior to the Grand Finale event in December 2022.
- Access to an extensive network of 100+ industry experts, international investors, VC firms, and like-minded entrepreneurs.
“HUB Global is beyond thrilled to be a part of organizing Block Champion Global Start-up Competition. Our mission to discover and incubate rising Web3 start-ups is in perfect alignment with that of the team at VietChallenge. We can’t wait to welcome start-ups and founders to this competition.”- Henry Tran, Co-Founder, HUB Global.
“As a Venture Capital Funding Platform for Web3 projects, joining hands with VietChallenge and HUB Global to organize BlockChampion is a significant movement of Hectagon to expand our investment portal and to reach more potential Web3 projects. We are proud to have respected advisors and investors such as Japanese billionaire and serial entrepreneur Mr.Taizo Son, founder and CEO of Mistletoe to be part of Hectagon and our Investment Council. We believe with the successful launch of our TGE and a strong community of over 50,000 members, we can be a great support to the most promising Web3 startups in the space.” – Linh Han, CEO of Hectagon Finance. Read more about recent successful TGE events of Hectagon in the news.
“After 7 years of successfully connecting entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds and start-ups with funding and mentorship through our regular track competition, we’re tremendously excited to partner with Hectagon and HUB Global to add a new global blockchain competition to the VietChallenge ecosystem. With Block Champion, we aim to bring together the most promising Web3 start-ups from all around the world and to connect them with some of the best industry experts as well as ample funding opportunities and network connections.”- Mai Zymaris, Founder and President of VietChallenge.
Block Champion Global Start-Up Competition will accept applications from August 25, 2022 to September 30, 2022. Interested blockchain start-ups and developers can submit their applications at blockchampion.network. All related questions and press inquiries can be directed to contact@blockchampion.network.
