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Aptos Accelerator India

Aptos and Hashed Emergent have come together to launch the Aptos Accelerator India, a 4-week hybrid program designed for high-potential web3 builders building on Aptos who are ready to scale.

This accelerator is focused on helping Indian founders craft compelling narratives, refine their GTM strategy, and pitch effectively to the right investors — while also providing hands-on technical support and product feedback to strengthen their journey on Aptos.

🧩 Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for early-stage projects that: - Are building on Aptos or are ready to migrate/deploy on Aptos (multi-chain projects welcome)

- Have an MVP or working product already live, even if on another chain

- Have achieved early user traction and some level of product-market fit

🏗️ Program Format:

Hybrid (3 Weeks Virtual + 1 Week In-Person in Bangalore)

Virtual Phase (Weeks 1–3):

- Sessions on developing and refining your GTM strategy

- Workshops to help you craft your story and founder narrative

- Guided sessions on pitch development and deck creation

- Workshops on founder-led marketing and community building

- Ongoing async mentorship focused on technical support and product refinement

IRL Phase (Week 4): - In-person deep dives on fundraising strategy, deck refinement, and pitch coaching

- Demo Day featuring top VCs, investors, and Aptos ecosystem partners

- Networking dinners, investor meetings, and final showcase

💰 Rewards & Incentives

- Min of $250K investment from Hashed Emergent

- Up to $100K grant pool from the Aptos ecosystem

- 1:1 mentorship with domain experts across tech, GTM, and fundraising

- Access to VCs and investor networks

- In-person networking and Demo Day visibility

🔍 Selection Process:

Project selection will take place via city-wise auditions across 4 cities: Bangalore – June 7

Delhi – June 14

Pune – June 21

Hyderabad – June 28

Shortlisted applicants will receive an invite to participate in these events. Additional wild card entries may be nominated by Hashed Emergent’s investment team. 📄 More details on the selection process: Notion link here Apply now and accelerate your Aptos journey with global exposure, capital, and strategic support!

🌐 Community Hub:

Not ready to submit a project yet? No worries, we’ve got you covered!

Alongside the auditions, you'll get to be part of our Community Hub — a high-energy zone designed to spark interaction, learning, and fun. Expect fast-paced quizzes, community-led conversations, and plenty more. It’s where the ecosystem comes alive with cheering, candid moments, and lots of good vibes.

If you're curious about the Aptos India ecosystem and want to connect with the team, the Community Hub is the perfect space to meet, learn, and network with fellow builders, founders, and Aptos community members.

👉 Apply here to be part of the Community Hub!

From city-wise auditions to Demo Day, every moment is captured and shared as a video series. You'll see team journeys, mentor moments, founder hustle, and startup evolution, episode by episode. This content will help participating teams build their personal and product brand in the Web3 space. By applying, teams consent to being recorded throughout the program (unless explicitly stated otherwise).