Outlier Ventures Launches the Injective Ecosystem Builder Catalyst

Injective joins forces with Outlier Ventures to launch a 9-week accelerator for the next generation of DeFi and infrastructure founders.

Outlier Ventures is thrilled to announce the launch of our Injective Ecosystem Builder Catalyst, designed to help the next wave of DeFi and infrastructure founders scale faster, refine their technical roadmap, and natively integrate with the Injective ecosystem.

We’re proud to partner with Injective, a leading Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for advanced DeFi applications, to offer a best-in-class incubation experience tailored to ambitious founders ready to deploy and expand on Injective.

The 9-week virtual Catalyst will deliver hands-on mentorship, technical integration support, and access to Injective’s substantial ecosystem incentives and reward pools. Founders will work closely with Outlier Ventures’ in-house experts and the Injective team to catalyze their path to market and maximize their impact.

Applications are now open and will close in September, 2025, with the Catalyst starting in October.

Why We’re Launching the Injective Ecosystem Builder Catalyst

Over the last few cycles, DeFi infrastructure and developer tooling have matured significantly. We believe now is the ideal time for ambitious builders to expand to Injective, thanks to these key trends:

• EVM Compatibility: Injective’s EVM support makes it easy for existing dApps and infra teams to deploy with minimal friction, unlocking multi-chain strategies and reducing time-to-market.
• Liquidity Incentives: Substantial reward pools and ecosystem grants are available to help early movers bootstrap liquidity and attract users faster than on crowded L1s.
• Demand for Advanced DeFi: User appetite for derivatives, perpetual markets, and cross-chain trading continues to surge, creating huge opportunities for teams to differentiate.
• High-Performance Infrastructure: Injective delivers sub-second finality and low fees—critical for DeFi protocols that demand real-time trading and an excellent UX.
• Strategic Differentiation: As competition intensifies on other chains, integrating with Injective offers a credible way to reach new users and demonstrate long-term ecosystem commitment.

What is Injective?

Injective is a highly performant, interoperable Layer 1 blockchain optimized for DeFi. It provides:

• Purpose-Built DeFi Infrastructure: Designed to support derivatives, perpetuals, and advanced trading strategies.
• Full EVM Compatibility: Supports Solidity smart contracts natively for seamless deployment.
• Interoperability by Design: Enables cross-chain liquidity and trading, tapping into new user bases across multiple ecosystems.
• Ultra-Fast, Low-Cost Execution: Sub-second block times and low fees make it ideal for high-volume trading applications.
• Strong Ecosystem Support: Backed by developer resources, mentorship, and incentive programs to help projects scale quickly.

What to Expect from the Injective Ecosystem Builder Catalyst

The Injective Ecosystem Builder Catalyst is designed to help founders scale rapidly with:

• Hands-on mentorship in product design, tokenomics, legal, and go-to-market strategy.
• Fast-tracked technical integration with Injective’s EVM-compatible chain.
• Access to Injective’s ecosystem incentives and reward pool to bootstrap liquidity.
• Connections to Outlier Ventures’ network of investors, advisors, and alumni.
• A structured 9-week Catalyst featuring workshops, AMAs, and personalized coaching.

What projects are we looking for?

We’re looking for ambitious teams with live MVPs, early traction, or strong technical foundations who are ready to expand to Injective. Target projects include:

Apply Now

If you’re a founder building advanced DeFi applications, infrastructure tooling, or middleware and want to expand to Injective, now is the time to apply.

Applications close on September, 2025. Apply now.