
Spark your ambition with the
Ignite virtual incubator program
Application Period: January 25 to February 22, 2021
Program Period: March 22 to June 14, 2021
Spark your ambition with the
Ignite virtual incubator program
Why IGNITE?
Getting an idea started is tough. We offer real-world support for real-world businesses. Our focus is about you, your goals and your outcomes. We know what investors are looking for when investing in startups, because as part of NEM Ventures, we review early stage deals every day.
What is IGNITE?
Ignite is a virtual incubator committed to catalyzing the growth of the NEM ecosystem. We provide access to professional mentoring, and support through the community. You will have direct access to the NEM development team and experts with real-world experience of launching successful businesses.
How does
IGNITE work?
We offer a 3-month tailored program to help you become investable, and a USD $5-10K award to each startup in the incubator. Workshops will take place once a week for 2 hours, followed by intensive preparatory work. Ignite is action-orientated and we design our mentoring programme around your challenges. Applications are open to eligible businesses every 4 months.
How we help you
Capital
We give access to capital to help get you started.
Connection
We create the right connections to industry and the real world beyond.
Credentials
We have the experience to help you get what you need, Our expert mentors get you to where you need to be.
Community
You’ll be supported by our ecosystem. We help you access our global NEM community.
Sasha Ivanova, Founder & CEO
Andy Hoban, Founder & CEO
Sasha Ivanova, Founder & CEO
Andy Hoban, Founder & CEO
A shared journey
to success.
At Ignite, we are on a journey to identify, partner and support real-world businesses that build on and demonstrate the power of NIS1 or Symbol blockchain.
We recognise that you are on a journey, starting with an idea, to a product, to building a successful business. Getting started is the hardest part and getting the right footing is critical. Your journey to success starts here.
Ignite offers real-world support for real-world businesses.
A virtual incubator designed around you.
Ignite is flexible and agile, just as you need it to be.
We focus on your outcomes and goals, and develop a tailored action orientated program around your business needs.
We know the first step is the hardest, and we’re here to help you on the journey to success.
Let’s work together to get your business ready for investment.
The awarded funds can be used for:
We offer a 3-month tailored program to help you become investable, and a USD $5-10K award to each startup in the incubator.
NEM Ventures investments
Check your eligibility
To be eligible to apply to Ignite from NEM Ventures you will need:
Pitch Deck
Pitch Video
NIS1/Symbol Integration
Business Plan
Canvas
Prototype