Sahara Incubator
Sahara Incubator
The Premier Program for AI x Web3 Founders
We are on the lookout for innovators building decentralized AI solutions that leverage the Sahara protocol and drive meaningful innovation within our ecosystem. Whether you're developing groundbreaking AI infrastructure, creating powerful new AI-powered applications, or just exploring new ways to integrate AI and blockchain, our incubator is here to help you grow and succeed.
We are on the lookout for innovators building decentralized AI solutions that leverage the Sahara protocol and drive meaningful innovation within our ecosystem. Whether you're developing groundbreaking AI infrastructure, creating powerful new AI-powered applications, or just exploring new ways to integrate AI and blockchain, our incubator is here to help you grow and succeed.
Sahara Incubator
The Premier Program for AI x Web3 Founders
We are on the lookout for innovators building decentralized AI solutions that leverage the Sahara protocol and drive meaningful innovation within our ecosystem. Whether you're developing groundbreaking AI infrastructure, creating powerful new AI-powered applications, or just exploring new ways to integrate AI and blockchain, our incubator is here to help you grow and succeed.
Sahara Incubator
The Premier Program for AI x Web3 Founders
We are on the lookout for innovators building decentralized AI solutions that leverage the Sahara protocol and drive meaningful innovation within our ecosystem. Whether you're developing groundbreaking AI infrastructure, creating powerful new AI-powered applications, or just exploring new ways to integrate AI and blockchain, our incubator is here to help you grow and succeed.
Why
Why
Why
Why
Sahara Incubator
Sahara Incubator
Sahara Incubator
Sahara Incubator
Sahara Incubator is a frontline initiative to advance the AI x Web3 landscape, ensuring the worldโs most talented builders have access to:
Sahara Incubator is a frontline initiative to advance the AI x Web3 landscape, ensuring the worldโs most talented builders have access to:
Sahara Incubator is a frontline initiative to advance the AI x Web3 landscape, ensuring the worldโs most talented builders have access to:
Sahara Incubator is a frontline initiative to advance the AI x Web3 landscape, ensuring the worldโs most talented builders have access to:
Elite Founder Network
Elite Founder Network
Elite Founder Network
Elite Founder Network
A carefully selected cohort of high-caliber AI entrepreneurs
A carefully selected cohort of high-caliber AI entrepreneurs
A carefully selected cohort of high-caliber AI entrepreneurs
A carefully selected cohort of high-caliber AI entrepreneurs
Technical & Infra Support
Technical & Infra Support
Technical & Infra Support
Deep product collaboration with Saharaโs AI & Web3 stack
Deep product collaboration with Saharaโs AI & Web3 stack
Deep product collaboration with Saharaโs AI & Web3 stack
Technical & Infra Support
Deep product collaboration with Saharaโs AI & Web3 stack
Mentorship & GTM Support
Mentorship & GTM Support
Mentorship & GTM Support
1:1 sessions with industry veterans and Web3 pioneers
1:1 sessions with industry veterans and Web3 pioneers
1:1 sessions with industry veterans and Web3 pioneers
Mentorship & GTM Support
1:1 sessions with industry veterans and Web3 pioneers
VC Network Access
VC Network Access
VC Network Access
VC Network Access
Gain access to Sahara AIโs VC network and comprehensive fundraising coaching
Gain access to Sahara AIโs VC network and comprehensive fundraising coaching
Gain access to Sahara AIโs VC network and comprehensive fundraising coaching
Gain access to Sahara AIโs VC network and comprehensive fundraising coaching
Industry Exposure & Global Stage
Industry Exposure & Global Stage
Industry Exposure & Global Stage
Demo Day at Sahara AIโs premier events and top industry conferences
Demo Day at Sahara AIโs premier events and top industry conferences
Demo Day at Sahara AIโs premier events and top industry conferences
Industry Exposure & Global Stage
Demo Day at Sahara AIโs premier events and top industry conferences
Direct Investment
Direct Investment
Direct Investment
Sahara AIโs ecosystem fund may invest in selected projects from the finalists of the incubator (to be individually assessed)
Sahara AIโs ecosystem fund may invest in selected projects from the finalists of the incubator (to be individually assessed)
Sahara AIโs ecosystem fund may invest in selected projects from the finalists of the incubator (to be individually assessed)
Direct Investment
Sahara AIโs ecosystem fund may invest in selected projects from the finalists of the incubator (to be individually assessed)
Program Timeline
Program Timeline
Program Timeline
Program Timeline
End-to-end Support
From MVP validation โ Integration โ Fundraising
End-to-end Support
From MVP validation โ Integration โ Fundraising
End-to-end Support
From MVP validation โ Integration โ Fundraising
End-to-end Support
From MVP validation โ Integration โ Fundraising
June
June
June
June
4-6 Weeks Program
4-6 Weeks Program
4-6 Weeks Program
4-6 Weeks Program
ยท In-person kickoff sessions
ยท In-person kickoff sessions
ยท In-person kickoff sessions
ยท In-person kickoff sessions
ยท Intensive mentorship, product building, and growth acceleration
ยท Intensive mentorship, product building, and growth acceleration
ยท Intensive mentorship, product building, and growth acceleration
ยท Intensive mentorship, product building, and growth acceleration
ยท Demo day & graduation
ยท Demo day & graduation
ยท Demo day & graduation
ยท Demo day & graduation
Late February
Late February
Late February
Applications Open
Applications Open
Applications Open
Late February
Applications Open
Mid May
Mid May
Mid May
Mid May
Applications Close
Applications Close
Applications Close
Applications Close
Fundraising and Continuous Growth
Fundraising and Continuous Growth
Fundraising and Continuous Growth
Fundraising and Continuous Growth
Product Positioning โ Pitch Preparation โ Practice โ Fundraise
Product Positioning โ Pitch Preparation โ Practice โ Fundraise
Product Positioning โ Pitch Preparation โ Practice โ Fundraise
Product Positioning โ Pitch Preparation โ Practice โ Fundraise
What We Provide:
What We Provide:
What We Provide:
What We Provide:
Unmatched Founder Support & Resources
Unmatched Founder Support & Resources
Unmatched Founder Support & Resources
Unmatched Founder Support & Resources
Product & Engineering Support
Product & Engineering Support
Product & Engineering Support
Product & Engineering Support
ยท Exclusive Product Access
ยท Exclusive Product Access
ยท Exclusive Product Access
ยท Exclusive Product Access
ยท Dedicated Direct Channels for Technical Support
ยท Dedicated Direct Channels for Technical Support
ยท Dedicated Direct Channels for Technical Support
ยท Dedicated Direct Channels for Technical Support
ยท Co-Building Sessions with Saharaโs AI & Web3 Engineering Team
ยท Co-Building Sessions with Saharaโs AI & Web3 Engineering Team
ยท Co-Building Sessions with Saharaโs AI & Web3 Engineering Team
ยท Co-Building Sessions with Saharaโs AI & Web3 Engineering Team
Marketing & Exposure
Marketing & Exposure
ยท Dedicated Marketing Initiatives
ยท Dedicated Marketing Initiatives
ยท Access to Saharaโs Distribution Channels
ยท Access to Saharaโs Distribution Channels
ยท Major Event Featuring
ยท Major Event Featuring
Marketing & Exposure
ยท Dedicated Marketing Initiatives
ยท Access to Saharaโs Distribution Channels
ยท Major Event Featuring
Marketing & Exposure
ยท Dedicated Marketing Initiatives
ยท Access to Saharaโs Distribution Channels
ยท Major Event Featuring
Ecosystem & Growth
Ecosystem & Growth
Ecosystem & Growth
Ecosystem & Growth
Your project should serve as a cornerstone of the Sahara AI ecosystem, delivering value and enhancing the network for all participants.
Your project should serve as a cornerstone of the Sahara AI ecosystem, delivering value and enhancing the network for all participants.
Your project should serve as a cornerstone of the Sahara AI ecosystem, delivering value and enhancing the network for all participants.
Your project should serve as a cornerstone of the Sahara AI ecosystem, delivering value and enhancing the network for all participants.
ยท Direct Access to the Sahara Team
ยท Direct Access to the Sahara Team
ยท Direct Access to the Sahara Team
ยท Direct Access to the Sahara Team
ยท 1:1 Advisory Sessions for Tailored Support
ยท 1:1 Advisory Sessions for Tailored Support
ยท 1:1 Advisory Sessions for Tailored Support
ยท 1:1 Advisory Sessions for Tailored Support
ยท Networking & Partnerships
ยท Networking & Partnerships
ยท Networking & Partnerships
ยท Networking & Partnerships
ยท Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy & Positioning Support
ยท Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy & Positioning Support
ยท Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy & Positioning Support
ยท Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy & Positioning Support
ยท Thematic Workshops (AI scalability, Web3 adoption, investor readiness, etc.)
ยท Thematic Workshops (AI scalability, Web3 adoption, investor readiness, etc.)
ยท Thematic Workshops (AI scalability, Web3 adoption, investor readiness, etc.)
ยท Thematic Workshops (AI scalability, Web3 adoption, investor readiness, etc.)
Fundraising & VC Network Access
Fundraising & VC Network Access
ยท Narrative & Pitch Coaching
ยท Narrative & Pitch Coaching
ยท Pitch Deck Preparation and Review
ยท Pitch Deck Preparation and Review
ยท Investment Panel Session
ยท Investment Panel Session
ยท Access to Sahara Investor Network
ยท Access to Sahara Investor Network
Fundraising & VC Network Access
ยท Narrative & Pitch Coaching
ยท Pitch Deck Preparation and Review
ยท Investment Panel Session
ยท Access to Sahara Investor Network
Fundraising & VC Network Access
ยท Narrative & Pitch Coaching
ยท Pitch Deck Preparation and Review
ยท Investment Panel Session
ยท Access to Sahara Investor Network
Tracks & Themes:
Tracks & Themes:
Tracks & Themes:
Tracks & Themes:
Advancing AI Model Pipelines in Web3
Advancing AI Model Pipelines in Web3
Advancing AI Model Pipelines in Web3
Advancing AI Model Pipelines in Web3
To guide participants in selecting impactful problem spaces, the Sahara Incubator is structured into two major tracks:
To guide participants in selecting impactful problem spaces, the Sahara Incubator is structured into two major tracks:
To guide participants in selecting impactful problem spaces, the Sahara Incubator is structured into two major tracks:
To guide participants in selecting impactful problem spaces, the Sahara Incubator is structured into two major tracks:
AI Infrastructure Track
AI Infrastructure Track
Scaling the AI Model Pipeline Ecosystem
Scaling the AI Model Pipeline Ecosystem
Scaling the AI Model Pipeline Ecosystem
AI Security & Privacy
AI Security & Privacy
AI Security & Privacy
AI Infrastructure Scaling
AI Infrastructure Scaling
AI Infrastructure Scaling
On-device AI Deployment
On-device AI Deployment
On-device AI Deployment
Decentralized AI Infrastructure
Decentralized AI Infrastructure
Decentralized AI Infrastructure
Synthetic Data Generation
Synthetic Data Generation
Synthetic Data Generation
Arena for Model Pipeline Evaluation
Arena for Model Pipeline Evaluation
Arena for Model Pipeline Evaluation
Agent Environment
Agent Environment
Agent Environment
Army of Agents
Army of Agents
Army of Agents
The Future of Autonomous AI in Web3
The Future of Autonomous AI in Web3
AI Asset Launchpad
AI Asset Launchpad
DeFAI Agent, LLM-Powered Trading Bot
DeFAI Agent, LLM-Powered Trading Bot
Personalized Social Agent
Personalized Social Agent
On-Chain Multi-Agent Framework
On-Chain Multi-Agent Framework
Personalized Tasks Assistant
Personalized Tasks Assistant
Market Predictive Agent
Market Predictive Agent
AI Application Track
The Future of Autonomous AI in Web3
AI Asset Launchpad
DeFAI Agent, LLM-Powered Trading Bot
Personalized Social Agent
On-Chain Multi-Agent Framework
Personalized Tasks Assistant
Market Predictive Agent
AI Application Track
The Future of Autonomous AI in Web3
AI Asset Launchpad
DeFAI Agent, LLM-Powered Trading Bot
Personalized Social Agent
On-Chain Multi-Agent Framework
Personalized Tasks Assistant
Market Predictive Agent
AI Application Track
Applications
Applications
Applications
Applications
Open Now
Open Now
Open Now
Open Now
Bring your bold and original ideas to life within the Sahara AI ecosystem. Weโre looking for:
Bring your bold and original ideas to life within the Sahara AI ecosystem. Weโre looking for:
Bring your bold and original ideas to life within the Sahara AI ecosystem. Weโre looking for:
AI & Blockchain founders building highly scalable, AI-native solutions
AI & Blockchain founders building highly scalable, AI-native solutions
AI & Blockchain founders building highly scalable, AI-native solutions
AI & Blockchain founders building highly scalable, AI-native solutions
Teams that have an MVP or higher and are ready to scale
Teams that have an MVP or higher and are ready to scale
Teams that have an MVP or higher and are ready to scale
Teams that have an MVP or higher and are ready to scale
Founders capable of long-term execution & adaptation
Founders capable of long-term execution & adaptation
Founders capable of long-term execution & adaptation
Founders capable of long-term execution & adaptation
Builders passionate about AI model pipelines, AI agents, and decentralized AI infra
Builders passionate about AI model pipelines, AI agents, and decentralized AI infra
Builders passionate about AI model pipelines, AI agents, and decentralized AI infra
Builders passionate about AI model pipelines, AI agents, and decentralized AI infra
The Sahara Incubator is not just an incubatorโitโs the launchpad for the future of AI in Web3.
The Sahara Incubator is not just an incubatorโitโs the launchpad for the future of AI in Web3.
The Sahara Incubator is not just an incubatorโitโs the launchpad for the future of AI in Web3.
The Sahara Incubator is not just an incubatorโitโs the launchpad for the future of AI in Web3.
Ready to build at the frontier?
Ready to build at the frontier?
Ready to build at the frontier?
Ready to build at the frontier?
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Frequently
Frequently
Frequently
Frequently
Asked Questions
Asked Questions
Asked Questions
Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Who is eligible to apply?
What are the primary focus areas of the incubator?
What are the primary focus areas of the incubator?
What are the key selection criteria for the Sahara Incubator?
What are the key selection criteria for the Sahara Incubator?
How can I apply?
How can I apply?
Is participation in the in-person kickoff event required?
Is participation in the in-person kickoff event required?
Who is eligible to apply?
What are the primary focus areas of the incubator?
What are the key selection criteria for the Sahara Incubator?
How can I apply?
Is participation in the in-person kickoff event required?
Who is eligible to apply?
What are the primary focus areas of the incubator?
What are the key selection criteria for the Sahara Incubator?
How can I apply?
Is participation in the in-person kickoff event required?
Do I have to build exclusively on Saharaโs infrastructure?
Do I have to build exclusively on Saharaโs infrastructure?
Does the Sahara Incubator provide funding?
Does the Sahara Incubator provide funding?
What happens after the incubator ends?
What happens after the incubator ends?
Will I continue receiving support after the program?
Will I continue receiving support after the program?
Do I have to build exclusively on Saharaโs infrastructure?
Does the Sahara Incubator provide funding?
What happens after the incubator ends?
Will I continue receiving support after the program?
Do I have to build exclusively on Saharaโs infrastructure?
Does the Sahara Incubator provide funding?
What happens after the incubator ends?
Will I continue receiving support after the program?
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www.saharalabs.ai
CONTACT US
www.saharalabs.ai
CONTACT US
www.saharalabs.ai