​Introducing Early - Web3 growth hacking on TON

In the rapidly evolving TON Ecosystem, Early emerges as a beacon of innovation. It’s a growth hacking platform developed through a collaboration between the TON Foundation Accelerator and Open Builders, designed to propel early-stage Web3 projects from concept to reality. Early aims to become the go-to-market strategy for projects on TON, fostering sustainable growth and community-driven success.

Why Early?
Early leverages the @community_bot’s infrastructure to connect new TON projects with an audience of over 7.5 million users of the @community_bot platform. Its mission is to facilitate project launches and attract early users through incentives, setting it apart as a unique growth hacking tool.

The solution to Web3's challenges
Launching a Web3 project comes with its set of hurdles: lack of resources, audience, and strategic guidance. Early addresses these issues by fostering community engagement, rewarding task completion, and ensuring a fair system of token distribution which values tangible contribution over financial input.

It's a platform where enthusiasts find projects they're passionate about supporting, and founders meet their first wave of contributors. Early's model of exchanging effort for equity introduces a new era of growth, where early adopters take no risk, investing only their time.

For more details, check out this blog post and be Early.

​TON Accelerator Participants

TL;DR: The TON Accelerator Program unveils a new cohort of 11 projects set to innovate within TON’s Web3 ecosystem in Telegram through a comprehensive 9-week curriculum.

Since its launch in early 2023, the TON Accelerator Program has been pivotal in fueling entrepreneurs to integrate into the thriving TON-based Web3 ecosystem in Telegram. Dedicated to crafting a seamless journey for Web3 innovators, the program aims to forge TON-based products that reach Telegram’s 900 million monthly active users.

From nearly 170 submissions, 11 projects were selected to partake in the intensive 9-week curriculum. Nexton, United Finance, Gatto, Maincard.io, Moons.so, MuggleLink, vSelf, Bion, EdChess, FireHeadz, and Kit 42 will delve into:

▪️ Product development: Crafting scalable Telegram MiniApps, with a spotlight on UI/UX and best practices for Telegram Mini Apps.
▪️ Go-to-market: Leveraging viral mechanics, Telegram Ads, case studies, and more.
▪️ Technical knowledge: Smart contract programming insights.
▪️ Tokenomics and listing strategies: Exchanges' listing requirements, negotiation tactics with market makers, sustainable tokenomics design, and crafting compelling pitches.
▪️ Founder sessions: Exclusive AMAs with the founders of top TON Ecosystem projects.

Exclusive benefits for participants:

▪️ Personalized mentorship from top experts and grants.
▪️ Free Telegram Ads credits, $5,000 cloud credits from AWS, Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud upon approval.
▪️ Access to the @community_bot team and Early for initial user engagement.
▪️ ​​Top projects may secure funding from a $2,000,000 pool provided by TON Ventures, along with additional investment opportunities from TON Foundation’s network.

For more details, read this blog post.

🚀 1/ Big news! ton:acc, a brand-new incubation program, has launched to support the next wave of innovative projects on the TON blockchain. Powered by TON Ventures, it’s the perfect opportunity for startups to scale their ideas.

💰 2/ ton:acc will select 5 promising projects for its inaugural cohort, offering up to $2.5 million in investment from TON Ventures. Over three months, these startups will receive hands-on support to grow from concept to reality.

📈 3/ The launch comes at a perfect time—TON's ecosystem has seen explosive growth in 2024, with TVL surging from $10M in January to $500M in August. Projects on TON can now tap into Telegram's 1B strong user base.

🌐 4/ ton:acc is all about seamless integration. The program provides expert mentorship, strategic guidance, and critical resources to help startups leverage the vast potential of Telegram’s Web3 Mini Apps platform.

🔍 5/ ton:acc also introduces a new portal, offering early-stage projects better visibility and access to resources. This platform is a game-changer, connecting emerging TON projects with investors and opportunities.

📢 6/ Applications for ton:acc’s Incubation Program are now open! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of TON’s next big wave. Apply today and start transforming your idea into a game-changing product. Partners are welcome to reach out for potential collaboration.

For more details, visit: https://tonacc.org

Introducing TON: Acc Incubator and Portal

TON Accelerator, backed by the newly established TON Ventures, has launched TON: Acc, a $2.5M incubation program to support start-ups building on the TON blockchain.

Over the next three months, five selected projects will receive comprehensive support to grow from concept to execution, integrating seamlessly into TON’s rapidly expanding ecosystem. The TON: Acc Portal will also provide early-stage projects with enhanced visibility, access to resources, and a network of partners.

Learn more and apply here.

TON Accelerator Spotlight: Exploring Growth and Innovation in the Ecosystem 💎

Join us tomorrow and discover the programs we offer for new projects on $TON.

Set the 🔔 on!

https://x.com/ton_society/status/1834207242393919611?s=46

We just posted some of our thinking on the most value additive verticals in TON💎

Feel free to take a read, and reach out to us if you have ideas that you would like to build or simply to discuss your research or thoughts!
https://x.com/accelerator_ton/status/1834560146002891162

Telegram Mini-Apps are going to be the biggest onboarding mechanism our industry has ever seen!

Read about how TMA’s are changing the game on TON💎
https://x.com/accelerator_ton/status/1838118308127875124

Submissions to Cohort 0.1 are quickly coming to a close!

Submit your project idea before September 27th to be eligible for consideration.

Application link:
https://www.tonacc.org/programs/cohort_0.1

💎Cohort 0.1 Application Submissions have ended!

We received >800 applications, which provide a massive insight into the current state of the TON ecosystem.

Lets dive in together⬇️
https://x.com/accelerator_ton/status/1840981377820582331

🧿Cross Chain Synergy🧿

Dubai
Nov 1, 8:30pm - 2:00am

Ton Accelerator x Ton Ventures x Mantle

Apply

TON Accelerator Launches a $5M initiative “Synergy” 

TON Accelerator launches “Synergy”, a $5 million initiative that will power cross-chain innovation, to create a seamless integration between TON’s users and the adaptability of EVM networks. The initiative is supported by TON Ventures and a dedicated EVM Partner, Mantle’s EcoFund, allowing founders and developers to connect TON’s vast userbase and $90 billion in cross-chain liquidity, unlocking innovations and commercial opportunities for cross-chain projects. 

We're looking for builders making transformative innovations in:

▪️ Cross-Chain DeFi
▪️ Infrastructure
▪️ Personalized LSDs
▪️ Cross-Chain Games
▪️ Projects that foster new synergies across blockchains

Additionally, financial backing will also be provided to bring transformative applications to life. 

TON Accelerator is calling on visionary builders ready to unlock the potential of Telegram’s vast social graph and distribution. If you're ready to build next-gen solutions in areas like cross-chain DeFi, gaming, and innovative infrastructure, apply now. 

Learn more by reading the full blog article.

💎With Cohort_0.2 applications now opened, we would like to share the projects that were admitted into Cohort_0.1!

Memetics: Monetize your TG Community via Mini-Economies

Memetics allows for monetization of communities through shared economic goals. Whether its to boost engagement or create a new revenue stream, Memetics has you covered! 🥁🎯