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