We’re excited to announce the BitcoinFi Accelerator, a six-week, high-impact program designed to support founders bringing the next wave of innovation to Bitcoin.

From the same team that launched the world’s first Bitcoin Accelerator in 2014, we’re pushing the boundaries once again—supporting the most innovative applications that make Bitcoin a productive asset for the global economy.

Apply today at bitcoinfi.network

#What is the BitcoinFi Accelerator?

The BitcoinFi Accelerator is a premier program for early-stage builders creating apps on Bitcoin or EVM-compatible networks that help support Bitcoin's growth as a global asset.

Bitcoin is the most secure and decentralized blockchain and the largest digital asset, making it the perfect foundation for building the next generation of DeFi, infrastructure, and social applications With Bitcoin’s growing utility and global reach, the future of money is Bitcoin—and we’re committed to supporting founders who share this vision.

#Key Benefits for Participants:

  • Investment: Receive $150k in initial funding in exchange for 5% equity, with potential follow-on investments from a network of leading investors.
  • World-Class Mentorship & Engineering Support: Get guidance from experts like  Tim Draper, Adam Draper, Matt Luongo, Muneeb Ali, Domo, Laura Wallendal, Carolyn Reckhow, and more, along with tailored engineering assistance.
  • Go-to-Market Strategy & Networking: Gain access to a network of investors and industry leaders who can help take your project from concept to reality.

#Focus Areas:

The program encourages applications across three core areas:

  1. Infrastructure: Projects enhancing Bitcoin’s speed, efficiency, and developer tools. Example projects include Bridges, Node Software, Oracles, Decentralized Storage Solutions, Developer Tools and SDKs, DePin, Interoperability Solutions, Analytics, Software as a Service (SaaS), Consumer Infrastructure, and Governance Tools.
  2. DeFi: From decentralized exchanges to yield farming and lending, Bitcoin-based DeFi opens new financial opportunities. Example projects include Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs), Automated Market Makers (AMMs), Centralized Exchanges (CEXs), Lending and Borrowing Platforms, Wallets, Stablecoin Mechanisms, Yield Farming, Liquidity Mining, Perpetuals, Derivatives, Onramps, Insurance Protocols, Derivatives Trading, Retail DeFi Platforms, and Real-World Assets (RWAs).
  3. SocialFi: Social and playful projects that help drive Bitcoin adoption through decentralized social networks, marketplaces, and more. Example projects include Decentralized Social Networks (DeSo), Content Creation and Publishing Platforms, Games, Prediction Markets, Social Clubs, Marketplaces, Decentralized Identity Solutions, Social Tokens, and Creator Economies.

#Applying to the BitcoinFi Accelerator

#Who Should Apply?

  • Early-stage teams with a working demo or MVP.
  • Teams that are pre-seed or have raised no more than $1M.
  • Teams with at least 3 members, including a technical co-founder, focused full-time on building.

#When & How to Apply:

  • Applications are open from September 27th to October 23rd.
  • Two selection phases will follow, with final winners announced on November 1st.
  • The first cohort kicks off on November 4th, running until December 13th.

#Meet the Partners:

  • Boost VC: An early-stage venture capital firm with a focus on sci-fi technology, including crypto and blockchain. Previous investments include Coinbase and Etherscan.
  • Draper Associates: Founded by Tim Draper, Draper Associates is a seed-stage venture capital firm known for early investments in companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Coinbase.raper Associates.
  • Thesis: A venture studio focused on Bitcoin and building solutions for a sovereign digital future. Thesis projects include Fold, Mezo, tBTC, Acre, and more.

#Join us in building the future of Bitcoin.

If you’re ready to push BitcoinFi forward and join a network of like-minded innovators, apply now to be part of the BitcoinFi Accelerator. We're building tomorrow's financial infrastructure that pushes Bitcoin further into global relevance.