Open Builders Program
Touchpoint
Touchpoint is building a community of builders in the Shimmer ecosystem. The program supports them to build, launch and scale the next generation of dApps and infrastructure.
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WhatisTouchpoint?
As an open builders program, Touchpoint leverages the power of the community to provide access to tailored support, world-class expertise and smart money. Join Touchpoint to grow alongside 35+ other projects across DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and other verticals.
No Frills Support
The program does not have a set curriculum. Instead, Touchpoint is modular and flexible by design. Collaborate with other program participants, or connect with the Touchpoint team to get frequent and honest input.
World-Class Expertise
From smart contract to token economic experts, collaborate with a growing community of subject matter experts and support DAOs.
Leading Investors
Get hands-on support with fundraising, as well as intros to backers of the Shimmer ecosystem that are committed to supporting ecosystem projects.
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WhoisTouchpointfor?
Builders
Looking for help building on Shimmer and are looking for public or private funding, technical support, or ecosystem strategies.
Investors
Looking to actively invest in and support new projects, or those looking to bring existing projects in your network to build on Shimmer.
Experts
Looking to participate in the Shimmer ecosystem by offering their products, services, or experiences in a given domain.
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Overview
HowitWorks
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Application
Joining as a builder, investor or expert? Complete the application form to introduce yourself and your organization and how you would like to contribute to the community.
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Screening
We'll have a short call to align on your objectives and to make sure that Touchpoint is the right match for you and your project.
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Onboarding
We help you get started based on your current stage of development and short-term goals. We'll agree to concrete next steps and connect you with talent, capital and knowledge from across the community.
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Get to work
Once inside, leverage our community, team and resources to support you where you need it. This can be for community building, product design and roadmaps, product feedback and beta testing, funding and public launches, and more.
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Contribute to the ecosystem's success
Grow the Touchpoint knowledge base by sharing your learnings and knowledge for other program/community members to benefit from.