MONAD
Founder
Residency
Growth
With Participation From
FAQ
- Monad Founder Residency (MFR) aims to provide intensive mentorship, strategic clarity, and execution discipline, thereby empowering founders to achieve breakthrough growth on Monad and scale from prototype to thriving business.
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- This is a high-intensity, hybrid program designed for early-stage crypto founders building on Monad.
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- Hosted at Network School near Singapore, it is a 3-week residency: 1 week of online workshops, followed by 2 weeks of in-person execution. Topics will cover everything from finding product-market fit and scaling user acquisition, to building a sustainable growth engine with clear campaign narratives.
- Applications open: 25 June
- Applications close: 13 July
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- Virtual Session: 4–8 August (all participants)
- IRL Session 1: 18–29 August → Demo Day: 29 August (cohort 1)
- IRL Session 2: 1–12 September → Demo Day: 12 September (cohort 2)
Accepted applicants will be admitted to the Monad Founder Residency with a full-ride scholarship. Tuition, room and board (private accommodations and 3x meals daily) are fully-sponsored by Monad Foundation.
Travel to-and-from is the responsibility of each attendee—meaning you pay for your travel expenses.
TLDR: The residency is free. Find your way to/from the Network School, and the rest of it is covered.
Forest City, Malaysia — just 40 minutes by car from Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Only 10 projects per cohort. You'll be grinding alongside the most ambitious founders of the space!
Yes. This is built for product-building teams who can ship, test, and iterate quickly. Designers, developers, and PMs are welcome — but velocity is expected.
Yes. Each cohort will end with a Demo Day attended by 20+ investors. We’ll also set up 1:1 investor intros for standout teams.
Absolutely. You’ll have access to top-tier Web3 growth operators, investor feedback, and daily 1:1s focused on your traction.
Most nationalities do not require a visa for short-term visits to Malaysia. However, it is the responsibility of each accepted participant to verify their individual entry requirements and ensure they obtain the appropriate permits or visas before the program begins.
If needed, Monad Foundation can provide an invitation letter to support visa applications. Please note that Monad Foundation is unable to assist with the application process itself and is not responsible for the procurement of any travel or entry documentation.