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IBW Demo Day 2025

Hashed Emergent is proud to present, a flagship investment event designed to discover and support the most promising Web3 startups from India and beyond.

This program is focused on identifying high-quality early-stage projects that are ready to scale. Finalists will pitch live during India Blockchain Week Conference, India's largest web3 Conference, in front of top investors, ecosystem partners, and media.

🧩 Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for early-stage projects that: - Are actively building or willing to integrate with Avalanche or Aptos.

- Have a working MVP, beta product, or live deployment

- Are looking to raise funding or build strategic ecosystem relationships

- Are solving meaningful problems with real-world impact and strong technical execution

🏗️ Program Format: The IBW Demo Day program is designed to identify and back high-potential web3 startups through a structured evaluation and investment process, culminating in a live program on the IBW main stage in Bangalore.

1️⃣ Selection Phase (September – November 2025) 💻 :

After applications close, the Hashed Emergent team - in collaboration with ecosystem partners Avalanche and Aptos - will review all submissions and curate a shortlist of promising startups.

Selected teams will be invited for a 30-minute intro call to better understand the team, product, traction, and ecosystem alignment. From this pool, 8 startups will be selected to move forward to the next stage of evaluation and pitch at IBW Demo Day.

Shortlisted teams will then enter a focused virtual sprint, during which Hashed Emergent will conduct a comprehensive investment evaluation. This includes async conversations, follow-ups, and document sharing - allowing us to ask critical questions, understand your business in depth, and assess alignment with our funding criteria and ecosystem priorities.

The diligence process will play a key role in shaping insights; however, the final selection will be made collaboratively by Hashed Emergent and ecosystem stakeholders, factoring in both diligence findings and the Demo Day pitch.

2️⃣ In-Person Phase (Dec 3, 2025 - IBW Day 2 - 5-7 PM on Main Stage) 🎤 :

- Finalists will pitch live on the main stage at India Blockchain Week 2025

- Each team will get a dedicated pitch slot in front of a curated audience of VCs, ecosystem leaders, media, and strategic partners

- Judges from Hashed Emergent, Avalanche, Aptos, and other investors will evaluate the teams

- Final funding decisions and on-stage investment announcements will follow

💰 Rewards & Incentives

Selected startups will gain access to capital, ecosystem alignment, and strategic visibility:

- A minimum investment of $250K by Hashed Emergent, split among one or more startups, will be announced on stage during IBW Demo Day 2025.

- Direct support from Avalanche, Aptos including ecosystem alignment, technical guidance, and potential grants or incentives

- Access to Hashed Emergent’s investor network for follow-on fundraising and strategic introductions

- Media and ecosystem spotlight as part of India Blockchain Week the region’s largest Web3 startup showcase

- Potential credits, perks, or prizes from sponsors and ecosystem partners based on alignment and availability

Apply now to take the stage at IBW Demo Day 2025, secure funding, and accelerate your web3 journey with support from top ecosystems and investors.