Proper Labs Incubation Program
🚀 Transform Your Idea into a Funded Web3 Company
Our 12-week intensive incubation program is designed to help exceptional founders build, launch, and scale Web3 companies. We provide capital, expertise, and resources to turn bold ideas into market-leading ventures.
📅 Program Overview
Duration
12 Weeks
Intensive, hands-on program with weekly milestones and deliverables
Investment
$100K - $500K
Initial funding with follow-on opportunities up to $2M
Equity
7-15%
Fair terms aligned with founder success
Cohort Size
5-8 Companies
Small cohorts for personalized attention
🎯 What We Provide
💰 Capital & Resources
- Initial Investment: $100K - $500K at program start
- Follow-on Funding: Access to $2M+ in growth capital
- AWS Credits: $100K in cloud infrastructure credits
- Software Stack: Premium tools and services worth $50K+
- Office Space: Optional co-working space in major tech hubs
🧠 Expertise & Mentorship
- Dedicated Advisors: 2 assigned mentors per company
- Expert Network: Access to 50+ industry leaders
- Weekly Workshops: Technical, business, and growth sessions
- 1-on-1 Coaching: Regular sessions with partners and advisors
- Peer Learning: Collaborative environment with fellow founders
🛠️ Technical Support
- Engineering Resources: Access to our technical team
- Smart Contract Audits: Security reviews and best practices
- Infrastructure Setup: DevOps and deployment support
- API Access: Integration with our ecosystem products
- Open Source Tools: Access to our proprietary frameworks
📈 Go-to-Market
- Launch Strategy: Comprehensive GTM planning and execution
- Marketing Support: Branding, content, and campaign assistance
- Community Building: Access to our 50K+ member ecosystem
- PR & Media: Press coverage and announcement support
- Partnership Intros: Connections to strategic partners
💼 Business Development
- Legal Setup: Entity formation and legal documentation
- Token Design: Tokenomics modeling and implementation
- Fundraising Prep: Pitch deck, financials, and investor intros
- Compliance: Regulatory guidance and best practices
- Hiring Support: Access to talent network and recruiting
📊 Program Structure
Weeks 1-4: Foundation
Focus: Problem validation, team building, technical architecture
- Week 1: Orientation & Goal Setting
- Week 2: Market Research & Validation
- Week 3: Technical Architecture Design
- Week 4: MVP Planning & Team Formation
Deliverables: Validated problem, technical spec, team charter
Weeks 5-8: Build
Focus: Product development, user research, iteration
- Week 5-6: Core Product Development
- Week 7: User Testing & Feedback
- Week 8: Product Iteration & Polish
Deliverables: Working MVP, user feedback, product roadmap
Weeks 9-12: Launch
Focus: Go-to-market, growth, fundraising
- Week 9: Launch Preparation
- Week 10: Public Launch
- Week 11: Growth & Optimization
- Week 12: Demo Day & Fundraising
Deliverables: Live product, initial users, investor deck
🎓 Curriculum Highlights
Technical Track
- Blockchain architecture and best practices
- Smart contract development and security
- Scalability and performance optimization
- Cross-chain integration strategies
- AI/ML integration in Web3
Business Track
- Token economics and incentive design
- Community building and governance
- Regulatory compliance and legal frameworks
- Fundraising and investor relations
- Growth hacking and user acquisition
Leadership Track
- Founder psychology and resilience
- Team building and culture
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Public speaking and storytelling
- Network building and partnerships
🏆 Success Stories
Alumni Achievements
- Coming Soon: Portfolio performance metrics and success stories
📝 Ideal Candidates
We're Looking For:
✅ Strong Technical Teams
- At least one technical co-founder
- Experience building and shipping products
- Understanding of blockchain technology
✅ Big Vision
- Solving real problems with blockchain
- Potential for massive scale
- Clear competitive advantage
✅ Execution Focus
- Track record of getting things done
- Ability to move fast and iterate
- Data-driven decision making
✅ Coachability
- Open to feedback and mentorship
- Willing to pivot when necessary
- Collaborative mindset
Focus Areas:
- 🎮 Gaming & Metaverse
- 💰 DeFi & Financial Innovation
- 🆔 Identity & Social Protocols
- 🤖 AI & Machine Learning
- 🎨 Creator Economy
- 🏛️ Infrastructure & Tooling
📅 Application Timeline
Current Cohort: Coming Soon
- Applications: Opening Soon
- Program Details: To be announced
🤝 Terms & Conditions
Investment Terms:
- Standard Deal: $100K for 7% equity
- Advanced Deal: $250K for 12% equity
- Premium Deal: $500K for 15% equity
- Follow-on Rights: Pro-rata in future rounds
- No Hidden Fees: All services included
Program Commitments:
- Full-time dedication required
- Weekly progress updates
- Participation in all sessions
- Demo Day presentation
- Alumni network participation
🚀 Ready to Apply?
Join the next generation of Web3 founders and build your company with Proper Labs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to relocate for the program? A: No, the program is hybrid with optional in-person components. Most activities are virtual.
Q: Can solo founders apply? A: Yes, but we strongly prefer teams. We can help match solo founders with co-founders.
Q: What stage should my company be at? A: We accept everything from ideas to early-stage products. Pre-product is fine if you have a strong team.
Q: Do you only invest in blockchain companies? A: We focus on Web3 and adjacent technologies (AI, gaming, fintech) that can benefit from blockchain.
Q: What happens after the program? A: You become part of our alumni network with continued support, follow-on funding, and resources.
Need More Information?
Contact our team for questions about the program
Email: founders@properlabs.io (Coming Soon)