Apply to Proper Labs Incubation Program
🚀 Start Your Application
Ready to build the next big Web3 company? Our application process is designed to be straightforward while helping us understand your vision, team, and potential.
📋 Application Process
Step 1
Submit Application
Complete our online form with details about your team and idea
~30 minutes
Step 2
Initial Review
Our team reviews your application and may request additional information
2-3 days
Step 3
Interview
Video interview with our partners to discuss your vision and plans
45 minutes
Step 4
Decision
Final decision and offer letter if accepted into the program
Within 1 week
📝 Application Form
⚠️ Application System Coming Soon
We're currently building our online application portal. In the meantime, please prepare the following information:
Team Information
- Founder profiles (LinkedIn, GitHub, previous work)
- Team composition and roles
- How you met and work together
- Previous startup experience (if any)
Company Information
- Company name and brief description
- Problem you're solving (1-2 paragraphs)
- Your solution and why it's unique
- Target market and size
- Current stage (idea, prototype, launched)
Product Details
- Technical approach and architecture
- Use of blockchain technology
- Competitive advantage
- Go-to-market strategy
- Revenue model
Additional Materials
- Pitch deck (if available)
- Demo or prototype (if available)
- White paper (if applicable)
- GitHub repositories (if public)
- Website or landing page (if live)
📊 What We Look For
Essential Criteria
✅ Strong Team
- Technical expertise
- Domain knowledge
- Execution track record
- Commitment to the vision
✅ Big Market
- Large addressable market
- Clear customer need
- Scalable solution
- Global potential
✅ Unique Insight
- Novel approach
- Competitive advantage
- Defensible position
- Network effects
✅ Web3 Native
- Blockchain adds real value
- Token economics make sense
- Decentralization matters
- Community-driven growth
Bonus Points
- 🌟 Previous successful exits
- 🌟 Strong technical background
- 🌟 Existing user traction
- 🌟 Industry connections
- 🌟 Open source contributions
- 🌟 Thought leadership
💡 Application Tips
Do's ✅
- Be concise: Clear, direct answers
- Show traction: Any validation or progress
- Demonstrate expertise: Show you know your space
- Be honest: About challenges and risks
- Show passion: Why you care about this problem
Don'ts ❌
- Don't oversell: Be realistic about your stage
- Don't hide weaknesses: We can help address them
- Don't copy/paste: Generic answers stand out negatively
- Don't rush: Take time to prepare quality materials
- Don't give up: Apply again if not accepted
🎯 Selection Criteria Breakdown
Criteria | Weight | What We Evaluate |
---|---|---|
Team | 40% | Experience, skills, chemistry, commitment |
Market | 20% | Size, growth, timing, competition |
Product | 20% | Innovation, feasibility, defensibility |
Traction | 10% | Users, revenue, partnerships, validation |
Web3 Fit | 10% | Blockchain necessity, token design |
📅 Upcoming Cohorts
Upcoming Cohorts
- Coming Soon: Cohort dates and application deadlines to be announced
❓ Common Questions
Q: Can international teams apply? A: Yes! We accept applications from anywhere in the world. The program is primarily virtual.
Q: Do we need to be incorporated? A: No, we can help with entity formation as part of the program.
Q: Can we apply with just an idea? A: Yes, but teams with some validation or prototype have higher acceptance rates.
Q: What if we're already funded? A: We can discuss custom arrangements for teams with existing funding.
Q: Can we apply multiple times? A: Absolutely! Many successful applicants applied 2-3 times before acceptance.
🚀 Ready to Apply?
Application Portal Launching Soon!
Subscribe to be notified when applications open
Or email us at: founders@properlabs.io (Coming Soon)
🤝 Office Hours
Want to discuss your application before submitting? Join our weekly office hours.
Every Thursday at 2 PM PST
- 30-minute sessions with our team
- Get feedback on your idea
- Ask questions about the program
- Meet other applicants
Sign-up link coming soon
Need Help?
Contact our admissions team for any questions
Email: admissions@properlabs.io (Coming Soon)