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Free lodging provided | IRL Silicon Valley | 3 Weeks | $22k Grant

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Build the future. Lead the industry.

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

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📍 Program Details

• Duration: 3 weeks
• Location: Draper University, Silicon Valley
• $20k grant from Stellar Development Foundation, $2k travel stipend.
• 2 step interview process

→ Apply here

   Application deadline is **June 11th**‼️

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⏰ Program Timeline

June 11th: Application due

June 25th: Final offers (we select on a rolling basis, so you will likely know before)

July 14th: Program start date

July 31st : Demo Day

🧭 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 weeks 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 29 other companies. The cherry on top? You’ll recieve a $20k grant and $2k travel stipened for flights 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 30 other founders who are building the future.

Co-working on the same campus as 5 VC firms, alumni, and other builders.