Arbitrum Mentorship Program Applications Close April 7th
Arbitrum Mentorship Program Applications Close April 7th
🚀 Deadline Approaching Fast
Arbitrum is accepting applications for its 8-week Mentorship Program until April 7th, targeting early-stage teams building onchain markets.
Program Details:
- Starts April 13th
- 15 selected teams receive structured support
- Mentorship from Robinhood Chain, Variational, Dai, Pendle, and other ecosystem leaders
- Focus areas: product strategy, go-to-market, liquidity design, distribution, and fundraising
Rewards:
- Up to $100K in non-dilutive awards at Demo Day
- Direct access to top crypto VCs including Pantera Capital, Electric Capital, and Lightspeed
The program specifically supports teams building financial products on Robinhood Chain and the Arbitrum platform.
The Arbitrum Mentoring Program concludes with a Demo Day, where teams present to leading investors and ecosystem partners. Top three teams will receive $100K in non-dilutive awards, recognizing standout execution and progress.
What's next for our founders and builders? Our 3-day, in-person Founder House kicks off this week in NYC (March 6), helping teams including Buildathon winners ship onchain. Then on April 13th, our 8-week Mentoring Program begins, supporting 15 early-stage teams launch on the
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Today is also the last day to apply to NYC Founder House on March 6th. Teams will get: - Up to $340K in prizes + grants - Hands-on mentorship (product, infra, GTM) - Direct access to ecosystem leaders like Robinhood, Alchemy & more If you’re building in AI, DeFi, or
Participated in Open House Buildathon or joining our NYC Founder House in March? Winners from both will also receive invites to join the Arbitrum Mentorship Program.
Learn more about the Arbitrum Mentoring Program here. Applications close on April 7th. blog.arbitrum.foundation/introducing-th…
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Learn more about the Arbitrum Mentoring Program here: blog.arbitrum.foundation/introducing-th…
Starting on April 13th, teams will be paired with a dedicated mentor and supported through structured sessions and periodic check-ins throughout the program from @variational_io, @pendle_fi, @fhenix, @GMX_IO and @RobinhoodApp Chain. Teams receive structured support on: -
Applications for the Arbitrum Mentorship Program close April 7th! We want to help bootstrap the next generation of onchain businesses with access to capital. Founders building on the Arbitrum Platform will get direct access to top crypto VCs including: - @PanteraCapital -
ICYMI: Applications are open for the Arbitrum Mentorship Program. Starting April 13, early-stage teams get an 8-week path from idea → launch on the Arbitrum platform with: • Product strategy & go-to-market design • Network design and liquidity strategy • User acquisition
Introducing the Arbitrum Mentorship Program. An eight-week program starting April 13th, where 15 early-stage teams get access to: - A clear path from idea to launch on the Arbitrum platform with infra guidance, ecosystem support, and distribution channels - Hands-on mentorship
Applications close April 7th. If you’re building the next generation of onchain markets, this is where to start. Read more about the Arbitrum Mentoring Program below: blog.arbitrum.foundation/introducing-th…
If you’re an early-stage team at MVP, pre-seed, or seed and looking to go onchain, apply for our Mentoring Program today: Applications close on April 7th. Lets go onchain together. tally.so/r/aQdj2W
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Founder House connects founders to: - Mentorship from Robinhood & Arbitrum Ecosystem - Shared liquidity and mature primitives on Arbitrum - A platform designed to operate predictably as your business scales Learn more: openhouse.arbitrum.io
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3 days left to apply for Arbitrum NYC Founder House. An IRL builder experience starting on March 6th for early-stage teams looking for: - Up to $340K in prizes + grants - Hands-on mentorship (product, infra, GTM) - Direct access to ecosystem leaders like Robinhood, Alchemy &
Learn more about the program here: blog.arbitrum.foundation/introducing-th…
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