2026-01-19 13:25:51

There's an interesting development worth paying attention to. A well-known incubation organization announced adjustments to its startup programs—changing from quarterly batches to a continuous year-round process, allowing founders to submit applications and interviews at any time, significantly lowering the entry barriers.

The organization has established physical hubs in New York and the San Francisco Bay Area for long-term residency. An attractive aspect is the funding arrangement: selected teams can receive up to $500,000 in investment (including SAFE agreements). Additionally, they have planned a global showcase mechanism—hosting three Demo Days in April, August, and December 2026.

This shift is quite interesting; moving from fixed batches to a rolling schedule throughout the year effectively reduces the participation costs for entrepreneurs, as they no longer need to wait for specific application windows. For teams aiming to enter the Web3 incubation ecosystem, this presents a great opportunity.

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CommunityWorker

· 01-19 13:51

Rolling applications sound good, but are there really many who can get as much as 500,000?

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SpeakWithHatOn

· 01-19 13:48

The rolling registration process is quite interesting; no need to wait for the window period. While $500,000 isn't a huge amount, it can indeed help the early team breathe a little easier.

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LiquidatedAgain

· 01-19 13:48

It's another lowering of the threshold and a rolling process throughout the year... It sounds like a "replenishment mechanism" in the financing world. Why do I smell the scent of bottom-fishing?

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blocksnark

· 01-19 13:47

The annual rolling system indeed lowers the threshold, but $500,000 is still a bit tight for most teams.

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SchrodingersFOMO

· 01-19 13:41

It's gotten to this point... Rolling investments throughout the year, throwing down 500,000 USD, and having an actual Hub stationed. How competitive do you have to be to achieve this?

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FloorPriceWatcher

· 01-19 13:39

The rolling incubation model is really refreshing; no need to wait in line for registration... $500,000 USD is also pretty good, just depends on how strong the execution is.

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