Strategic Partnership Targets Next-Gen Financial Infrastructure

Injective Protocol has joined forces with Cointelegraph Accelerator to establish a 12-week incubation initiative for emerging Web3 ventures. The program combines Injective's layer-1 financial infrastructure with Cointelegraph's media ecosystem, offering selected projects 【$10,000-$200,000】 in combined funding and services.

Comprehensive Support Package

Participating teams will receive multifaceted support including: ——Technical mentorship from Injective's core dev team ——Strategic media campaigns worth up to $200,000 ——Access to a $1 million investment pool ——Hands-on workshops covering product-market fit and token economics

The initiative specifically targets DeFi projects leveraging Injective's on-chain order book technology. "We're creating a launchpad for financial innovation," said Eric Chen, Injective's co-founder, noting the program's unique combination of tech and media resources.

Application Timeline

Key dates for interested founders: • Aug 11-Oct 17: Application window • Nov 3: Cohort commencement • 24 months: Post-program mentorship availability

Selection Criteria

The program prioritizes teams demonstrating: 1. Functional prototypes with clear traction 2. Sustainable tokenomics models 3. Competitive differentiation in DeFi verticals 4. Commitment to building on Injective's ecosystem

——This collaboration represents a strategic alignment between infrastructure providers and media platforms in Web3—— remarked Anthony Francis of Cointelegraph Accelerator. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between technical innovation and market adoption in decentralized finance.

Applications are currently open through the Cointelegraph Accelerator portal, with the first cohort expected to showcase their progress during Q1 2026 demo days.