Build-a-Bera Overview
Build-a-Bera is a zero-to-one incubator dedicated to fostering innovation within the Berachain ecosystem. As a partner of the Berachain Foundation, the incubator provides entrepreneurs and teams with the tools, resources, and mentorship necessary to succeed in the competitive blockchain environment. The incubator’s main focus is helping projects that are either in the early stages of development or pre-seed phase, although it is also open to supporting projects in later stages.
The Build-a-Bera program spans 12 weeks, during which time five selected projects undergo a rigorous process designed to validate their product-market fit, adapt to changing market conditions, and ultimately prepare for a successful launch on Berachain. The incubator emphasizes co-creating milestones with each team, ensuring that progress is both measurable and impactful.
Program Structure
The Build-a-Bera incubator offers various forms of support throughout the program. These include:
- Seed Funding: Selected projects gain access to initial capital to help fund their development efforts.
- Mentorship: Teams work closely with Berachain core developers and industry experts to receive guidance on technical and strategic aspects of their project.
- Workspace and Resources: Participants gain access to a collaborative environment, auditing services, and development resources to aid in creating a market-ready product.
- Networking Opportunities: Entrepreneurs in the program can connect with a broad network of potential investors and liquidity providers, helping to secure further growth opportunities post-incubation.
Portfolio
Some of the innovative projects supported by Build-a-Bera include:
- Gummi: A trading platform with a money market that supports a range of token types, including ERC20s and NFTs.
- Infrared: A core infrastructure project for Berachain that simplifies participation in the chain’s Proof-of-Liquidity consensus.
- Kodiak: A project focused on liquidity solutions and cutting-edge swap venues on Berachain.
- Shogun: A modular blockchain tool that enhances trader extractable value (TEV) across various chains like Berachain, Solana, and others.
- Beratone: An NFT-based game that blends creativity with technology to offer an immersive user experience.
Mission and Vision
The ultimate goal of Build-a-Bera is to ensure the success of projects building on Berachain. By focusing on the quality of applications developed on top of Berachain’s infrastructure, the incubator seeks to strengthen the entire ecosystem. The program supports participants from concept to launch, providing long-term strategic assistance even after projects have launched on Berachain.
The incubator’s results-driven approach ensures that entrepreneurs are equipped not only with technical and strategic expertise but also with the financial and community resources necessary to thrive in a competitive decentralized landscape.
