Ecosystem
Venture Development
Supporting startups to accelerate time to market
We believe that some of the most exciting and innovative solutions are being pursued by startups and brave entrepreneurs. We also believe that every application built on Corda—no matter what stage—deserves a trusted partner who is invested in their long-term success. That’s why we have an entire team at R3—Venture Development—that’s dedicated to accelerating and cultivating CorDapps built by early-stage startups.
The Venture Development team offers a variety of resources and support for every stage of the blockchain journey—from workshops and educational content to access to an ecosystem of over 200 industry experts, mentors and investors. We are continually evolving our program to keep pace with the rapidly growing number of startups building on Corda.
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A gateway into our ecosystem
The Venture Development Program matches each startup with a regional lead who will connect them to our corporate partners and enterprise customers building on Corda. Participants will also gain access to:
- Mentorship from our global network of 200+ industry experts and investors
- Weekly events, workshops and office hours hosted by industry leaders
- Partnerships with dozens of high-quality incubator and accelerator programs
- Access to our Venture Development Portal where you can access self-serve educational content, technical support and other resources
- Sponsored industry challenges for potential POC opportunities with enterprise partners
- Over $200,000 in perks and discounts from our partners
A global network
Who is eligible?
Pre-seed to Series A startups working on an enterprise (B2B) solution using distributed ledger technology are eligible to participate in the Venture Development Program—regardless of what stage your application is in. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Already in R3’s Venture Development Program? If so, be sure to visit our Venture Development portal here
Interested in becoming a mentor?
Mentors are the backbone of our program and serve as one of the biggest value-adds for our startups. As a mentor, you’ll share your experience and expertise to support these early-stage startups along their blockchain journey. Our current mentors are industry SMEs, functional experts, former founders and investors.
As a mentor, you’ll be able to:
- Meet and mentor high quality founders, with potential to join as a formal advisor
- Share your knowledge and get exposure to our vast ecosystem
- Connect with and identify promising startups for investment opportunities
- Gain access to our Venture Development community events such as our Startup Series, office hours, workshops, networking and more
