TON Accelerator
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We co-build ideas with founders aiming to forward the ecosystem development of TON.

For the details: https://www.tonacc.org/ | https://x.com/accelerator_ton
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Hi, teams !

❤️ Welcome to TON Accelerator channel!
In this group, we'll exchange best practices, knowledge, and other invaluable insights and resources.

🐉We aim to support you in creating a smooth journey to develop within the TON & Telegram ecosystem and seize opportunities.

🚀Lots of exciting news are coming soon, stay tuned!

💎 For additional details and information, please click on the link.
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TON's first Asia-focused Accelerator Program welcomes 12 projects

In November 2023, TON Foundation partnered with Future3 Campus, powered by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Capital, to launch its first Acceleration Program in Asia. This initiative aims to introduce builders to Telegram's TON-based Web3 ecosystem and boost Mini App development. Read more here.

From nearly 200 applications, 12 projects have been chosen for a 10-week curriculum focused on product development on TON Blockchain, compliant Web3 applications, go-to-market strategies, leveraging @Wallet in Telegram, and more. They will gain insights from industry experts and mentorship from leaders such as Dr. Xiao, Chairman & CEO of HashKey Group, Deng Chao, President & CEO of Hashkey Capital, and Dr. Zou, Chief Economist at HashKey Group.

Meet the selected teams:

▪️ Tradoor: A next-generation decentralized platform for trading derivatives, leveraging TON's scalability for an enhanced user experience.
▪️ NFBT Ticketing: A TON-based Telegram Mini App enabling movie theaters to sell tickets directly to users with TON wallets.
▪️ WowFish: The first social fishing TON-based game on Telegram.
▪️ Xircus: A pioneering no-code platform for building, deploying, and managing cross-chain dApps and Mini Apps on Telegram.
▪️ Bounty Bay: A​​ TON-native social commerce platform designed for creators and brands to distribute products effectively.
▪️ BOOM UP: A dynamic GameFi Mini App, offering a blend of social engagement and reward opportunities through building, defending, and enhancing personalized towers with NFT buffs built on TON.
▪️ Anome: An issuance and lending protocol for value-based, fully on-chain gaming NFT assets.
▪️ Telemetree: The first tailored analytics service for TON-based Telegram Mini Apps.
▪️ TonStash: Simplifies micro-investing using spare change to engage users with DeFi.
▪️ HypeSaints: An NFT-gated mobile playing console.
▪️ DaoBot: A decentralized community management bot on Telegram.
▪️ TonsofFriends: A dynamic directory where users can effortlessly buy and sell access to premium Telegram communities, streamlining group discovery in an enjoyable and rewarding manner.

At the end of the program, projects will showcase their products to industry leaders and investors at the 2024 Hong Kong Web3 Festival Demo Day. Top-performing teams may receive up to $500,000 in funding from the Future3 Campus Eco Fund.

For more information, read this blog post.
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TON Accelerator Program

Since its inception in early 2023, the TON Accelerator Program has been at the forefront of empowering entrepreneurs to seamlessly integrate into the TON-based Web3 ecosystem in Telegram. Its mission is to provide a frictionless path for Web3 builders, enabling them to develop TON-based products that reach Telegram's 800 million monthly active users.

To date, three successful acceleration cohorts have supported a total of 20 innovative projects. This includes a notable collaboration with Future3 Campus, powered by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Capital. The upcoming cohort, scheduled to begin in late February, will be conducted online.

Why join the TON Acceleration Program?

▪️ 10-week curriculum: Delivered by TON Foundation and featuring experts from the @Wallet team, @community_bot platform, TonTech team, Telegram, and more.
▪️ Focused modules: Topics include “Best Practices for Go-to-Market in Telegram,” “Developing on TON,” and “Advanced Telegram Mini App Strategy.”
▪️ Exclusive marketing tools: Access to Telegram ads and campaigns through the @community_bot.
▪️ Support from the TonTech team to ensure seamless integration and robust project audits.

Funding opportunities

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.

To apply, fill out this form before February 25, 2024. For more details, visit this page and join this channel to stay updated with the latest developments.
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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.
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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.
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🚀 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
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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.
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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!
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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
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💎Partnership Announcement: TON:Acc x Adsgram

We are excited to announce our partnership with AdsGram, an innovative advertising platform specifically designed for Telegram mini-apps. AdsGram offers a cost-effective and targeted approach to community development, enabling founders to turn their ideas into meaningful projects and bring sustainable value to TON community.

Why AdsGram?
— AdsGram provides a comprehensive solution for monetization and traffic acquisition for Telegram mini-apps.
— The platform showcases impressive publisher revenues, with top publishers earning over $100K in August 2024.
— With a competitive price of $5.00 per 1000 impressions, AdsGram ensures a profitable advertising environment for developers.

Together, we will help founders turn their ideas into meaningful ventures that create long-term value for TON community.

Follow AdsGram: Website / Telegram / X / CIS
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💎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⬇️
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💎Partnership Announcement: TON Apps and TON Accelerator

TON Apps announces its participation in the TON Accelerator program, where they will offer essential support to startups shaping the future of the TON ecosystem. Here’s what this partnership entails:

Startup Assistance:
TON Apps will provide startup founders with personalized consultations, offering deep insights into how to effectively use its products.

Core Product Expertise:
Through this initiative, startups will gain valuable knowledge of two key products:
TON API: A robust solution for smooth integration with the TON blockchain. Tonapi.io simplifies the development process by providing developers with the necessary tools to build blockchain-based applications quickly and effectively.
Tonkeeper Wallet: A secure wallet designed for managing digital assets within the TON ecosystem, ensuring optimal security for users.

Growth and Efficiency:
These consultations will equip startup teams with the skills and understanding needed to incorporate the TON blockchain into their projects, boosting both their efficiency and scalability.

Additionally, TON API will offer free promo codes to startups, granting them access to the API. This resource gives developers the ability to build decentralized applications without cost barriers.

Follow TON Apps: Website / Telegram
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💎Partnership Announcement: TON Accelerator and STON.fi Grant Program

TON Accelerator is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with the STON.fi Grant Program to advance the development of innovative projects within the TON ecosystem.

Overview of Collaboration:

TON Accelerator has seen more than 800 applications, with only 5 that will be accepted. With such a large pipeline of impressive ideas, TON Accelerator will identify and recommend projects that are leveraging Decentralized Exchange infrastructure to STON.fi's.

Grant Program Highlights:
The STON.fi Grant Program will serve as a gateway for these startups, offering:
— Financial grants of up to $10,000
— Free services from our partners
— Development and integration assistance

Additionally, selected startups will gain exposure through promotional opportunities within the STON.fi community, helping them reach a wider audience.

Follow STON.fi: Website / Telegram
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🧿Cross Chain Synergy🧿

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

Ton Accelerator x Ton Ventures x Mantle

Apply
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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.
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💎With Cohort_0.2 applications now opened, we would like to share the projects that were admitted into Cohort_0.1!
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Grably: User Owned Data for LLM Training

Grably allows users to share their Video and Image content and monetize it. AI models are hungry for data and Grably provides the infrastructure to feed them! 📸💰

Take a listen to Ian W. from Ton Ventures cover Grably at the TON Gateway Conference!
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