NEAR Foundation, a blockchain platform, has launched NEAR Horizon, an accelerator program aimed at supporting founders in the Web3 ecosystem.
The program is designed to assist startup teams in scaling their projects with the help of various service providers, mentors, and backers.
NEAR Horizon was made possible through collaborations with key players in the blockchain industry, including Dragonfly, Pantera, Fabric Ventures, Decasonic, and Hashed.
These collaborations are expected to accelerate the development of valuable products within the NEAR ecosystem.
The recent shift to a Blockchain Operating System (BOS), an industry first, has contributed to the growth of NEAR. NEAR is no longer just a Layer 1 protocol with the BOS; it has become the operating system for an open web, free from the centralized platforms of Web2.
The NEAR Foundation is committed to supporting the Web3 community and is actively working on solutions to help founders succeed in this rapidly evolving space.
NEAR Horizon presents an exciting opportunity for founder teams looking to launch their businesses on the BOS.
Upon its launch, the marketplace will feature over 15 service providers, 40 mentors, and more than 300 backers.
NEAR ecosystem founders will have direct self-service access to NEAR Horizon, enabling them to make connections and access resources that will help them achieve their goals.
In addition to these immediate resources, founders can apply for credits to assist with service costs in areas such as marketing, legal, back-office finance, product development, and infrastructure.
The platform will also offer programs facilitated by NEAR Foundation partners, providing mentorship, business resources, and immediate access to startup capital for founders seeking further assistance and guidance throughout their Horizon journey.
These programs are offered by leading organizations in the industry, including Antler, Brinc, FabricX, CV Labs, and Blockchain Founders Group, among others.
Regardless of the chosen path, NEAR Horizon will provide founders with the necessary support to accelerate the growth of their Web3 projects built on the NEAR Protocol.
As the crypto winter thaws and a crypto spring is anticipated, NEAR continues to gain traction among Web3 founders and investors.
NEAR offers founders a direct path to success through faster transaction speeds compared to Ethereum, unwavering commitment to the ecosystem, and an industry-first blockchain operating system.
Over the next few months, the NEAR Foundation will onboard projects and founders to NEAR Horizon, and interested parties are encouraged to get involved.