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Cardano Accelerator Program

Get the tailored support, expert guidance, and industry recognition you need to confidently grow your venture.


Join the Spring 2026 cohort to accelerate Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
and Real World Assets (RWA) innovation on Cardano.

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5 teams
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In-person kick-off
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Demo Day
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CHF 10,000 grant
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10 weeks

Built to support and scale your Cardano venture

Elevate your venture through a focused, two-module program that combines tailored coaching, business workshops, and strategy sessions led by the Cardano Foundation and its network of industry partners.

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Technical

Technical expertise
Product development
Personalized engineering sessions from our team
Complimentary CBCA Certification

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Business

Go-to-market
Business development
Business operations
Regulatory and compliance

Program timeline

Application deadline:

January 4, 2026 (00:00 CET)

Interview round:

27 - 30 January 2026

Participant selection:

Results announced by February 20, 2026

Pilot program start:

End of Q1

Cardano Accelerator Program by the Cardano Foundation

Ignite your venture with access to business and technical expertise.

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