Applications for our IPFS Open Metaverse Base Camp accelerator program are now open

Base Camp Summary
> Starting
End-April, 2023
> Where
Fully remote
3 Months
> Funding
Up to 100k (terms apply)
> Application close
April 9, 2023
Up to $300k
In partnership with
Our vision for Web3 in 2023
Decentralized economy: security, self custody, account abstraction, real-world DeFi
Decentralized identity & on-chain ZK privacy solutions
Scaling infrastructure, rollups, high TPS monolithic chains
Al and data economy 2.0 – going bevond content generation use cases
Spread of crypto as a non-speculative asset for everyday use-cases powered by improvements in UX & UI
Gaming infrastructure powering digital assets and NFT use-cases beyond collectibles


If we think of the Metaverse as a far off destination we will almost definitely sleep walk into not addressing some fundamental design choices.
Jamie Burke
CEO, Outlier VenturesWhat projects are we looking for
Infrastructure & Middleware
IPFS & Filecoin as the backbone of the Open Metaverse.
- Content and specific tooling
- Metaverse Infrastructure & Performance improvement
- Data & Analytics
- Decentralized Cloud Infrastructure
IPFS use cases
Focusing on IPFS use cases including:
- NFT Media & Gaming
- Security, privacy and identity
- Public goods and impact opportunities
- And many more…
Accessibility, Adoption & Growth
Focusing on onboarding the next billion users to Web3, using IPFS.
- Metaverse/social experiences
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
- IoT & Connectivity
What do startups get out of the program?
Week 1-2
Meet with our mentors who will help you refine your pitch, vision and direction and will provide feedback on product development, market fit and go-to-market.
Week 3-6
Building your knowledge via Outlier Ventures’ expert workshops
- Across legal
- Token design
- Product development
- Fundraising and more
Week 7-12
Supporting on your strategy, execution, fundraising strategy, and investor pitch.
Date TBC
End of program opportunity to showcase your solution and pitch in front of the Outlier Ventures investor network.
- Tailored support from 100+ experts on token, product, legal, and fundraising
- Connections to the largest Web3 ecosystems
- Access to a global and diverse network of mentors, providing unrivalled insight for founders
What we offer
- 3-month dedicated support and access to our 100+ team and network
- +2 months of additional fundraising support
- +3-6 month access to our Ascent Token Launch program (based on readiness scoring, terms apply)
- Up to $100k stipend as part of the program (terms apply)
- Up to $200k in follow-up investment (terms apply)
In return for
- 6% equity and 6% future token supply
- Option to join future equity token rounds and NFT drops at a discount

Our 400+ mentor network


Justin Banon
Co-founder, Boson Protocol

Jamie Burke
CEO, Outlier Ventures


Brad Holden
Investments, Protocol Labs