About the Incubator

The Decentralized Impact Incubator was a 6-week program built off of the traditional idea of a hackathon to ideate and prototype blockchain-based solutions to global social and environmental challenges. We called it an incubator because we challenged participants to build an actual, deployable solution on the ground, more than just code. During the competition, participants from around the world gathered to form teams, study human landscape, design business models, and define impact metrics. Teams needed to pass through weekly checkpoints and were guided by mentors throughout the process. Winning projects received grants and training to support continued development.

Prizes

Judging Criteria

• Weekly checkpoints (which will guide you to create an excellent White Paper)
• White Paper (optional, in case of updates/changes uncovered in your weekly checkpoints)
• 5-min video demo demonstrating:
  • A description of your early stage idea: The challenge of your choice and the overview of your solution.
  • An explanation of your business model: How does your solution create value and be financially sustainable?
  • Prototype / Proof-of-concept: A minimum viable product that captures how your product functions.
  • Timeline for sustained development: A plan for project's growth beyond the scope of the incubator.