Fueling Innovation at the Edge of Finance
Our Innovation Mandate
Where Emerging Talent Meets Frontier Technology
We create programs that empower the next generation of founders, engineers, and researchers in Web3, AI, and tokenized finance. From campus to capital, we connect talent with the tools, networks, and opportunities to lead the digital economy.
Hackathons
Industry-backed buildathons solving real-world digital asset challenges
Startup Competitions
Pitch arenas, grants, and token awards for early-stage founders
Academic Partnerships
Research initiatives and curriculum design with leading universities
Innovation Grants
Non-dilutive funding for public goods and frontier technology experiments
Build What’s Next, Backed by Industry
We host thematic hackathons and startup competitions with leading protocols, exchanges, and institutions, focused on solving key problems in DeFi, tokenization, and the future of digital infrastructure.
1,000+ developers engaged | Live & virtual hybrid formats | Prizes in tokens, stablecoins, and incubation
Top Blockchain Startup
Family Office Summit 2023
Global Family Office Summit 2022
NFT Summit 2022
Metaverse Summit
Next Top Metaverse Build
Startup Launchpads
Accelerating Founders from Pitch to Protocol
Our global competitions and venture launchpads give early-stage founders the exposure, capital pathways, and expert guidance to scale. Finalists gain direct access to GDA Ventures, connecting them with the networks, funding, and resources to bring their vision to market.
- Global Pitch Competitions: Showcase your startup to an international audience.
- Grant Pools: Access community-driven, non-dilutive funding.
- Strategic Introductions to Insiders: Connect with global strategic partners who share your vision.
- Expert Access: Work with tokenomics and go-to-market specialists to refine your launch strategy.
Academic & Institutional Collaborations
Bridging Academia and On-Chain Innovation
We partner with leading universities and research institutions to co-develop curricula, sponsor groundbreaking research, and host thought-leadership events. Our goal is to advance the academic rigor and real-world application of blockchain, cryptoeconomics, and emerging technologies.
- Partnered Courses: Co-create programs on token design, cryptoeconomics, and legal frameworks.
- Research Grants: Fund studies on crypto-economic primitives, zero-knowledge systems, and decentralized infrastructure.
- Campus Events: Multi-disciplinary events to engage and inspire the next generation of innovators.
