Draper University To Invest in the Stellar Ecosystem with New Accelerator Programs Focused on AI and Soroban

Draper
University,
a
leading
blockchain
education
and
acceleration
program,
today
announced
its
support
in
growing
the Stellar ecosystem
through
the
launch
of
the
Draper
University
x Stellar
Astro
Hacker
House
and
the
Draper
University
x
Stellar
Embark
Accelerator
Programs.
These
groundbreaking
initiatives
will
positively
impact
up
to
80
startups
building
on
the
Stellar
network
over
the
next
two
years,
further
boosting
adoption
of Soroban,
the
innovative
scalable
smart
contract
platform
on
Stellar,
and
helping
to
position
Stellar
as
a
leading
blockchain
for
AI
integration. 

This
collaboration
highlights
Draper
University’s
continued
commitment
to
fostering
blockchain
adoption
and
supporting
promising
networks
like
Stellar,
ensuring
a
bright
future
for
startups
building
blockchain-based
products
and
services.
The
Stellar
Hacker
Houses
and
Accelerator
Programs
will
offer
two
distinct
programs
designed
to
empower
founders
at
various
stages
of
their
entrepreneurial
journey:

• 
  Draper
  University
  x
  Stellar
  Astro
  Hacker
  House: This
  three-week
  residency
  program
  in
  Silicon
  Valley
  provides
  early-stage
  founders
  with
  the
  vital
  tools
  and
  crucial
  guidance
  they
  need
  to
  develop
  their
  initial
  blockchain
  ideas
  (MVPs).
  Participants
  will
  gain
  foundational
  entrepreneurship
  skills
  alongside
  technical
  expertise
  in
  building
  businesses
  on
  the
  Stellar
  network,
  with
  a
  particular
  focus
  on
  integrating
  AI
  functionalities.
  They’ll
  also
  have
  the
  opportunity
  to
  network
  with
  like-minded
  entrepreneurs,
  building
  important
  connections
  for
  their
  futures. 

• 
  Draper
  University
  x
  Stellar
  Embark
  Accelerator: This
  flagship
  accelerator
  program
  caters
  to
  high-growth
  startups
  leveraging
  smart
  contracts,
  the
  convergence
  of
  AI
  and
  blockchain,
  or
  targeting
  enterprise
  and
  creator
  adoption
  on
  the
  Stellar
  network.
   The
  program
  equips
  founders
  with
  a
  wealth
  of
  resources
  needed
  to
  scale
  their
  businesses
  on
  the
  Stellar
  network,
  with
  a
  deep
  dive
  into
  utilizing
  Soroban
  capabilities
  to
  create
  groundbreaking
  business
  models.
  This
  includes
  access
  to
  industry
  experts,
  thought
  leaders,
  and
  a
  network
  of
  open-minded
  investors.

“We’re
thrilled
to
partner
with
the
Stellar
Development
Foundation
to
cultivate
the
next
generation
of
blockchain
pioneers
focused
on
harnessing
the
power
of
AI
and
cutting-edge
smart
contract
platforms
like
Soroban,”
said
Asra
Nadeem
CEO
Draper
University. “This
program
represents
a
significant
investment
by
Draper
University
in
the
Stellar
ecosystem.
We
believe
Stellar
is
poised
for
tremendous
growth,
and
we
are
committed
to
supporting
the
development
of
innovative
applications
that
leverage
its
unique
capabilities.”

“Soroban
is
the
intuitive,
accessible,
batteries-included
smart
contract
platform
builders
need
to
bring
the
next
generation
of
blockchain-powered
solutions
to
market,”
said
Jason
Chlipala,
Chief
Business
Officer
at
the
Stellar
Development
Foundation.
“This
collaboration
with
Draper
University
is
an
opportunity
to
introduce
the
latest
in
smart
contract
technology
to
a
world-class
accelerator
program,
and
bring
tailored
support
and
mentorship
to
some
of
the
most
promising
founders
in
web3. 

Visit https://draperuniversity.com/stellar to
learn
more
and
apply
today!

About
Draper
University

Founded
in
2012
by
legendary
Silicon
Valley
venture
capitalist
Tim
Draper,
Draper
University
is
transforming
the
way
entrepreneurship
is
taught
globally.
Through
hands-on
training,
an
innovative
curriculum,
and
a
focus
on
thought
leadership,
Draper
University
fosters
a
collaborative
environment
where
young
participants,
startup
founders,
executives,
and
investors
can
connect
and
thrive.
Draper
University
boasts
a
proven
track
record
in
blockchain
education,
having
successfully
partnered
with
leading
protocols
like
Tezos,
Algorand,
and
VeChain,
as
well
as
government
agencies
entering
the
space.

About
Stellar 

Stellar
is
more
than
a
blockchain.
Powered
by
a
decentralized,
fast,
scalable,
and
uniquely
sustainable
network
made
for
financial
products
and
services
and
a
thriving
and
passionate
ecosystem
that
includes
a
non-profit
organization
driven
by
a
mission,
Stellar
is
paving
the
path
to
unlock
the
world’s
economic
potential
through
blockchain
technology.
Built
with
speed
and
low
costs
in
mind,
the
Stellar
network
provides
builders
and
financial
institutions
worldwide
a
platform
to
issue
assets,
and
to
send
and
convert
currencies
in
real
time
creating
real
world
utility.
Founded
in
2014,
the
Stellar
Development
Foundation
(SDF)
supports
the
continued
development
and
growth
of
the
Stellar
network
and
also
serves
the
ecosystem
of
NGOs,
corporations,
universities,
small
businesses,
governments,
and
solo
entrepreneurs
building
on
the
Stellar
network
through
tooling,
funding
and
strategic
collaborations.
Together,
Stellar
is
where
blockchain
meets
the
real
world.

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