Free lodging provided | IRL Silicon Valley | 3 Months | $100k Investment


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Build the future. Lead the industry.

3-month immersive program for engineers, hackers, builders, innovators and founders.

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📍 Program Details

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   Application deadline is **July 20th**‼️

⏰ Program Timeline

July 20th: Application due

By July 31st: Final offers (we select on a rolling basis, so you will likely know before)

August 18th: Program start date

October 22nd: Demo Day (The exact date is TBD)


🧭 Overview & Contents

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What is the Founder Residency Program?

Our Mission: Fostering leadership in frontier tech

Program Timeline

Verticals We're Looking At

Program Perks & Opportunities

Application Guide & Tips

Who Should Apply?

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❓ What is the DraperU x Stellar Founder Residency?

The DraperU x Stellar Development Foundation Founder Residency is the perfect program to kickstart your early stage web3 startup. You’ll not only be introduced to the Stellar ecosystem and get technical and business support from them, but you will also be immersed into the Draper ecosystem and greater VC landscape.

You’ll spend 3-month IRL in Silicon Valley, and have the opportunity meet countless bright minds and successful founders. Learn the ins and outs of navigating the web3 startup ecosystem, all while co-living and co-working with around 100 founders from all over the world. The cherry on top? You’ll receive a $100k investment to integrate Stellar into your project. Learn more about the program and what we’re looking for, below.

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Our Mission: Fostering innovation using blockchain technology.

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One of the largest founder residencies in America, live and work with a cohort of 100 other founders who are building the future.

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24/7 co-working on the same campus as 5 VC firms, alumni, and other builders.