Twentysix Cloud Acceleratooor Web3 Startup Program
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Up to $1M in ALEPH credits for Web3 projects building on decentralized infrastructure.
Twentysix hands out up to $1M in ALEPH credits (good for 1 year) to Web3 startups deploying on aleph.im. You get decentralized compute, IPFS storage, and cross-chain support across Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Base, BNB, and others. The program wants projects with at least an MVP or POC—no VC requirement, no KYC. You'll get assigned mentorship and community visibility. The catch: credits are locked to the aleph.im ecosystem, so if you're already committed to another decentralized cloud provider, this won't help. Application is manual review, not instant. Best for early Web3 teams who are genuinely building on decentralized infrastructure and can commit to the aleph.im stack.
Program details
Tier 1
Acceleratooor Tier
For projects on supported blockchains, this tier offers ALEPH credits for 1 year, on-demand compute instances, decentralized storage, and dedicated mentorship.
$100
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Tier 1
Acceleratooor Tier
For projects on supported blockchains, this tier offers ALEPH credits for 1 year, on-demand compute instances, decentralized storage, and dedicated mentorship.
$100
click to collapseBenefits
- $1M ALEPH credits valid for 1 year
- On-demand compute instances for backend operations
- Decentralized storage with IPFS integration
- Technical mentorship from experienced developers
- Opportunities to pitch at global Web3 events
Eligibility
- Requires MVP or Proof-of-Concept
- Must build on Avalanche, Base, BNB Chain, Mode, Solana, Ethereum, or OP Superchain
- No prior VC, institutional, or foundation funding needed
- Manual application review without KYC/KYB
How to apply
- 1
Complete Application Form
Fill out the short 5–10 minute application form to join the program.
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Await Approval
Wait for the program team to review your application and send an approval email.
Check email →
Pros
- ✓ Up to $1M in credits with no equity or VC requirement
- ✓ Covers compute, storage, and cross-chain deployment across 7+ networks
- ✓ No KYC/KYB friction; manual review process is faster than institutional gates
Cons
- ✗ Credits expire after 12 months—unused balance is gone
- ✗ Locked to aleph.im ecosystem; won't work if you're using other cloud providers
- ✗ Manual review means approval timeline is unpredictable; can take weeks
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