Believe Fellowship

Mission

Believe App is a platform that allows people to tokenize their projects to raise early funding and community support for their ideas. Their Fellowship supports ambitious builders and creators by providing funding, resources, and a community to help launch and grow projects. This is designed to be an alternative to traditional VC funding, offering a shorter commitment timeframe (1 month–1 year vs. 8-year IPO timeline) and a community-first approach.

What Believe Funds

• ·Projects launching the Believe app
• ·Non-tokenized projects (eligible for $1,000 microgrants)
• ·People starting new startups and products
• ·Both early-stage and more developed ideas

Fellowship Benefits

• ·Telegram group chat for fellows
• ·Newsletter with updates and opportunities
• ·$50k-500k in credits (GCP, Lovable, etc) - See details
• ·In-person and online events for networking and learning
• ·Access to the Believe Launch Playbook for step-by-step guidance
• ·Network access to partners and mentors
• ·Mentorship (coming soon for grantees)

Platform Structure & Financial Model

• ·Platform fee: 0.6% of every transaction
• ·Creator/founder share: 1.4% of transactions
• ·Fundraising mechanisms:
  • —Volume-based transactions
  • —Initial coin sales
  • —Early founder coin purchases (fraction of a cent, with later sale options similar to 83b/RSPA)
• ·Token utilities:
  • —Potential for dividend distributions via buybacks
  • —Service purchase discounts using tokens
  • —Support for non-profits and research projects

Application Guide

How to Apply

• ·Submit your application online (rolling basis)
• ·No formal credentials required
• ·Must tweet about your participation in the program

What to Prepare

• ·Project summary (tokenized or non-tokenized)
• ·Explanation of your vision and impact
• ·How you plan to use the grant
• ·Any relevant links or demos

Selection Process

• ·Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
• ·Most grants are $10,000, but amounts range from $1,000 to $100,000
• ·$1 million total fund size

Tips for Applicants

• ·Be clear and passionate about your project—community engagement is key
• ·Prepare to be active on X (Twitter) during your launch
• ·Share milestones and involve your community in your project's growth
• ·Ensure your project does not promise equity, returns, or financial rights to token holders
• ·Read the Believe Launch Playbook: Step-by-step guide for launching and growing your project on Believe