Apollo, the AI Accelerator

Powered by 0G and Stanford Builders

0G Apollo is an exclusive builder program supported by Blockchain Builders Fund (led by Stanford veterans) for developers and protocols building on the world's first decentralized AI data network.

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Application deadline: 10th April
10
Teams Selected
Up to
$2M*
Investment Per Project
10
Week Program
1
Demo Day

The Premier AI & Web3 Accelerator

Blockchain Builders, led by pioneers from Stanford's blockchain ecosystem, partners with 0G to bring you an intensive 10-week program designed to help founders build, launch, and scale projects on the 0G protocol. Get hands-on support from industry experts and access to a world-class network including Stanford's blockchain community.

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Blockchain Builders

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Privy

Launch Ready

Go from idea to mainnet deployment

Focused Curriculum

6 modules covering everything you need

Rapid Growth

Accelerate your path to product-market fit

What You Get

Everything you need to succeed in Web3

Expert Mentorship

1:1 guidance from industry veterans and successful founders

Technical Support

Direct access to 0G protocol engineers and resources

Network Access

Connect with top VCs, partners, and fellow builders

Demo Day Exposure

Showcase your project to investors and the Web3 community

Meet Your Mentors

Learn from industry leaders and Stanford veterans who will guide you through your Web3 journey

Michael Heinrich

Michael Heinrich

CEO at 0G Labs · Stanford Alumnus

Ming Wu

Ming Wu

CTO at 0G Labs

Weisi Yuen

Weisi Yuen

CSO/CPO at 0G Labs · MIT MBA · Ex-McKinsey & Amazon

Steven Willinger

Steven Willinger

GP · Blockchain Builders · Coinbase Ventures Lead · Ex-Google & Blockstream · Stanford GSB

Kun Peng

Kun Peng

GP · Blockchain Builders · Founder Stanford Blockchain Accelerator & BASS · Advisor to 40+ Startups

Gil Rosen

Gil Rosen

GP · Blockchain Builders · Exited Founder (Eccella) · 50+ Angel Deals · Stanford GSB

Eric Peter

Eric Peter

Venture Partner · AI Specialist · PM at Databricks & Google Cloud · Stanford GSB

Jason Scott

Jason Scott

Accelerator Ops · Lead Google For Startups Worldwide · Stanford GSB & MIT

Arne Hartmann

Arne Hartmann

CFO/COO at 0G Labs · Stanford GSB

Aytunç Yıldızlı

Aytunç Yıldızlı

CGO at 0G Labs · Ex-CEO Avax Foundation

George

George

Strategic Partnership Lead at 0G Labs · Venture Partner · Stanford School of Medicine

Madeleine Charity

Madeleine Charity

Product Engineer at Privy

Patrick Chang

Patrick Chang

Founder & Managing Partner · Dispersion Capital

Bon S

Bon S

Field CTO at Google · Driving AI/ML & Web3 Innovation

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the program

The program is designed for ambitious Web3 founders and builders creating revenue-generating decentralized AI applications and infrastructure. It targets teams working on areas like AI agents, DeFi + AI solutions, on-chain data markets, cross-chain infrastructure, gaming/NFTs with AI, decentralized content applications, or any innovative projects that can launch and scale on the 0G protocol. It’s ideal for early-stage to growth-stage teams ready to build, integrate with 0G’s ultra-fast decentralized AI chain, and achieve product-market fit (PMF) and go-to-market (GTM) traction. Only 10 teams will be selected globally for this intensive cohort.
Blockchain Builders Fund (BBF) is the organization behind Stanford University’s blockchain ecosystem. BBF consists of Stanford blockchain veterans and pioneers who have built Stanford’s blockchain education, acceleration, and community programs. They partner with 0G to deliver expert mentorship, structured programming, and Silicon Valley-style startup support in the Apollo Accelerator.
Teams actively building decentralized AI projects with potential for revenue generation, and teams available for the 10-week program.
No strict exclusivity is required upfront, but the program is built around helping teams launch and scale on the 0G protocol. Accepted teams receive deep integration support, technical mentorship from 0G engineers, and incentives tied to building/deploying on 0G (e.g., funding calibrated to roadmap and traction on the network). It’s not a lock-in, but the value—funding, credits, tools, and mentorship—is heavily geared toward projects that commit to and succeed on 0G. Multi-chain or hybrid approaches may be considered if they meaningfully leverage 0G’s strengths (speed, decentralization for AI).
The 10-week program is primarily remote, except for an in-person Demo Day towards the end of the program.

10-Week Journey

A structured program to take you from concept to launch

April 12 – June 27, 2025
WEEKS 1–2

Foundation & Product Strategy

  • Program kickoff and 0G ecosystem deep dive
  • OKRs workshop and goal setting
  • Product-market fit and hypothesis validation
  • Product roadmapping and UX design labs
WEEKS 3–4

AI Module & Tech Deep Dives

  • 1:1 team sessions and progress reviews
  • AI development best practices with guest thought-leaders
  • Blockchain architecture and 0G protocol integration
  • Engineering management and SDLC
WEEKS 5–6

Fundraising & Go-to-Market

  • Fundraising strategy and pitch deck workshops
  • GTM strategy across DTC, B2B, and partnerships
  • Token design and tokenomics
  • Marketing, community building, and growth
WEEKS 7–8

Demo Day Prep & Final Push

  • Demo Day office hours and pitch feedback
  • OKRs final push with program leads
  • Dress rehearsals and final polishing

Stanford IRL Event

In-person sessions and networking at Stanford University with mentors, investors, and fellow founders.

Demo Day

Present your company to investors and the Web3 community at our virtual Demo Day. Final OKR grading, debriefing, and retrospective.

Graduation

Celebrate your achievements, connect with the alumni network, and kick off the next chapter of your venture.

Ready to Accelerate?

Join the next cohort of founders building the future of decentralized AI infrastructure on 0G.

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Questions? 0gm@0g.ai