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The Launchpad Luna Blockchain & NFT Accelerator Will Provide up to $500k in Funding to Promising NFT Projects
2021
Nov 11

Blockchain Centre, a network-based organization specializing in providing companies and products the assistance to enter the Blockchain industry, is pleased to announce a partnership with Launchpad Luna, a collaborative accelerator effort from Brinc and Animoca Brands. Launchpad Luna is a Blockchain & NFT accelerator program, aiming to mentor and grant investment to NFT innovators and startup projects.

Both parties acknowledged that they agree to work together and ensure a united and visible effort to provide leadership, resources, and expertise to newly set up companies aiming to integrate Blockchain and NFT technologies in their business. The two organizations hope to support startups and help them transition into the crypto world securely. As well as help startups achieve high-end results and further increase NFT adoption rates and innovation in the industry.

The Launchpad Luna Blockchain & NFT accelerator will evaluate and provide up to $500k in funding to promising NFT projects, while Blockchain Centre will further assist the accelerator participants with the initial launch of their product, day to day operations, and consultation. The collaborative effort will create a full-proof solution taking promising projects from inception to market.

Startups accepted into the Launchpad Luna program can benefit from a combination of technical resources like product development, token design, fundraising, marketing, research, analytics support, and data management provided by the Blockchain Centre and other partners.

Before the partnership, Blockchain Centre delegated two of its most skilled members, Tadas Maurukas and Ada Jonušė, to mentor and assist organizations that are accepted to the Launchpad Luna program. Following the partnership Blockchain Centre will delegate even more resources to support new NFT related projects.

Mentor Background:

Tadas Maurukas, the CEO of Blockchain Centre, is a leading business expert who generated over $1B in value! Tadas is a great strategist that knows how to build and pivot Blockchain projects by filling gaps in the industry and analyzing customer needs.

Ada Jonušė, the CEO of Lympo and the Chief Operating Officer of Blockchain Centre is a leading figure in the crypto world. She’s a startup genius, who managed to co-found three companies and one international community. For Ada, technology and adaptation remain the key to a successful business.

About Blockchain Centre:

Founded in 2017, Blockchain Centre is a network-based organization of high-achieving leaders, innovators, and experienced enthusiasts that assist companies and products in stepping into the blockchain space. Their main goal is to provide help, guidance, and strategic partners for companies looking to bring their products and services to the blockchain. For further information, please visit https://blockchaincentre.io

About Launchpad Luna:

A collaborative effort between Animoca Brands and Brinc, Launchpad Luna is a nonfungible token (NFT) accelerator. The program is designed to identify, mentor, and invest in promising blockchain and NFT startups that are at the forefront of digitalization and shaping the future of the online industry.

About Brinc

Brinc is one of the world’s leading global venture accelerators. Brinc accelerates startups focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), connected hardware, drones, robotics, clean energy, and food technology startups. Brinc has a portfolio of over 200 companies with 160+ investments made through its accelerator programs supporting founders from over 35 countries. Core to Brinc’s business is the belief that some of the world’s biggest challenges can be solved by entrepreneurs, who it calls GAME CHANGERS. Brinc believes that deep technology-focused startups that have the right backing can fundamentally improve how we move, what we eat, how we feel, and the places where we live. Learn more at www.brinc.io.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands, ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. Animoca Brands develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Formula 1®, Marvel, WWE, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Doraemon. Animoca Brands’ portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships includes Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity), Dapper Labs (CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot), OpenSea, Harmony, Bitski, and Alien Worlds. Its subsidiaries include The Sandbox, Quidd, Gamee, nWay, Pixowl, and Lympo. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com.