# Introduction to our Incubator

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## Welcome!

The inaugural cohort for the Canopy Incubator is here! We are very excited to welcome 7 teams building the very first nested chains on Canopy. Here’s a bit more information about the program structure and schedule. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out to the team on Discord or at <partnerships@canopynetwork.org>.&#x20;

## Why Participate?

* **Launch Your Blockchain with Expert Support:** The incubator enables a founder to go from idea to running their Nested Chain on Canopy. It’s not just about building an app; it’s launching an entire blockchain with direct guidance from the experts who build the Canopy Network.
* **Hands-On Mentorship:** The program is very personalized. Founders will work closely with Canopy’s core contributors and industry experts in close sessions. It is not a generic online course; it’s a bespoke support system tailored to each project’s needs.&#x20;
* **No Equity, No Fees:** Truly Founder-Friendly: Participation is free. Canopy does not take an equity stake or charge any fees in providing non-dilutive support. The program’s incentives are aligned with the project’s success.
* **Access to Canopy’s Ecosystem and Network:** By joining, startups plug into the entire Canopy ecosystem as a network boost, gaining visibility within the community, introductions to partners and investors with the credibility of being a Canopy-endorsed project.
* **Comprehensive Skill Building:** The incubator covers all aspects needed to launch successfully: technical guidance, business strategy, marketing, pitch coaching, and even post-launch support. Founders will emerge with a well-rounded skill set and a refined product (e.g., end-to-end

## Not in this cohort?

Begin your journey with us:

<a href="https://forms.fillout.com/t/udTqJmoZdaus" class="button primary">Apply Now!</a> <a href="https://www.canopynetwork.org/request-for-startups" class="button secondary">Learn More</a>

## Program Participants

### Participants

Here's who applies and participates in the program:

* **Nested Chain Builders (or Builders for short)**: Independent teams building nested chains on Canopy.

### Contributors

Here's who's going to help your journey:

* **Program Coordinator**: The person responsible for ensuring builders and contributors are communicating effectively, organizing tasks, and keeping the program moving. Each Builder team will have an assigned program coordinator for the duration of the program. Contributors may rotate based on alignment between tasks and skills.
* **Technical Contributor**: Engineers from core contributors who will provide technical support to the Builders.
* **Business Contributor**: Business team members from core contributors who will provide operations, go-to-market, or tokenomics support to the Builders.

## Explore our resources

We've put together a variety of helpful guides and links to support you.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Get Prepared to Launch</strong></td><td>Learn about preparing for the incubator program.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/If9asQb8a2jKvLeFUw2B">/pages/If9asQb8a2jKvLeFUw2B</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Schedule</strong></td><td>Learn about the program events, timeline, and phases.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/FYEV52wUsy0PbSkONtN0">/pages/FYEV52wUsy0PbSkONtN0</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Information</strong></td><td>Are you a participant needing to get ahold of a contributor? Find the person here.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/QLgAZQ0QYczsuG6FEPPd">/pages/QLgAZQ0QYczsuG6FEPPd</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>FAQ</strong></td><td>Have questions? Start here.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/ue3ncQ1Rl3FVRZF9muIX">/pages/ue3ncQ1Rl3FVRZF9muIX</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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