Announcing that the ink!ubator V2 is open for applications! – The next chapter of innovation in the Polkadot ecosystem begins!

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Announcing that the ink!ubator V2 is open for applications! – The next chapter of innovation in the Polkadot ecosystem begins!

Hey Polkadot community,

We are excited to announce the launch of ink!ubator 2.0, new and improved, to drive streamlined innovation within the Polkadot ecosystem through ink! smart contracts. We are now accepting applications for projects & founders seeking support, mentorship, and funding to bring their ideas to life.

TL;DR: ink!ubator 2.0 is now open for applications, offering grants ($50K) to support early-stage ink! smart contract projects. Selected teams will receive mentorship from experienced curators and follow a milestone-based development process. All projects will be developed transparently in public GitHub repositories. Apply now to help shape the future of Polkadot’s smart contract ecosystem.

What is ink!ubator 2.0?

ink!ubator 2.0 is designed to empower developers by providing financial support and expert mentorship to help bring high-potential ink!-based projects to fruition. After the completion of ink!ubator 1.0 and careful review of the lessons learned, we have refined our approach to better serve the ecosystem, incorporating valuable community feedback to ensure greater efficiency and transparency. The result? A far stronger, transparent, and effective incubation program that truly innovates within the Polkadot and ink! ecosystems.

How does it work?

  • Funding for High-Potential Projects: We aim to support 10+ projects, each receiving $50,000 in funding. These grants will enable developers to focus on delivering innovative products that contribute to the growth ink! within the Polkadot Ecosystem.
  • Expert Mentorship: Participants will have access to experienced curators and mentors who will provide technical guidance and strategic advice from project inception to completion.
  • Streamlined & Transparent Process: We have improved our selection and reporting process to ensure greater transparency, including frequent progress updates and detailed feedback on GitHub for each application. Monthly progress reports will be published to the Polkadot forum, covering:
    • Detailed updates on how funds are allocated
    • Milestones achieved by the supported teams

Who can apply?

We are looking for developers, teams, and projects that:

  • Utilize ink! smart contracts within the Polkadot ecosystem.
  • Developing tools, dApps, or infrastructure that benefit the advancement of ink!.
  • Have innovative and scalable ideas and are committed to delivering impactful solutions.

Meet the new curators panel:

To ensure the best support and project selection, we have assembled a panel of seasoned experts from the Polkadot and ink! ecosystems, bringing deep technical expertise and a passion for decentralized innovation:

  • Michi (ex-Parity, ink! Alliance)
  • W3F (Web3 Foundation)
  • David Semakula
  • R0GUE (Pop Network, ink! Alliance)
  • Velocity Labs
  • Facilitator: Toma Sadova

Where can I deploy?

ink! is in wide use across the ecosystem, contracts can be deployed: AssetHub (testnet), Astar, Amplitud, InvArch, Kintsugi BTC, Kreivo, Krest, Nodle, Pendulum, Phala (PhatContracts), Pop Network, Shiden, Zeitgeist, Xode.

Apply now & join ink!ubator 2.0!

We invite all interested teams and developers to submit their applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life with the support of ink!ubator 2.0. Check out the ink!ubator ecosystem grants repo for more context. Apply Here!

We can’t wait to see what you build! :rocket:

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