The Web3 infrastructure platform company QuickNode is looking to kickstart growth in its ecosystem with the launch of its new QuickNode Startup Program, making free platform credits, advice, contacts with venture capitalists and marketing expertise available to budding developers and entrepreneurs.
In a blog post, QuickNode explained that its Startup Program has been in the works for some time. Over the past 18 months, it has collaborated with more than 150 top-tier VCs and other partners to flesh out the framework of its platform, which is designed to support project founders who are just starting out building.
According to QuickNode, it’s offering much more than just a program, with the promise of partnering with startups throughout their journeys to ensure they make a significant impact on the industry. The program is backed by partners including Amazon Web Services and the promise of free credits for cloud computing resources, as well as famous VCs like Sequoia, OV, Alliance, ChainLink and YC.
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QuickNode is the creator of Web3-focused cloud computing infrastructure platform that enables decentralized application developers to access more than 25 different blockchains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Fantom, Solana, Arbitrum, Algorand, Polkadot, Aptos, Stellar, XRP ledger and Stacks, to name just a few. Each chain can be accessed via a QuickNode API, supported by a global network of nodes spread across more than 10 regions globally, ensuring low-latency and high availability with the ability to scale and serve thousands of dApp users.
As to why startups should consider QuickNode’s program, it’s offering plenty of benefits that should entice founders, based on the unique qualification status of each one. For instance, there are free QuickNode credits and resources on offer to applicants that allow them to get started on its platform free of charge. It also provides personalized, human support from QuickNode’s experts, who will only be too happy to review each startup’s dApp architecture and provide insights into best practices for building on QuickNode.
Of course, every startup needs to seek capital at some point and with QuickNode’s program they’ll have various options available to them. In addition to direct introductions with various VCs and other investors, it also offers co-promotion and marketing to its audience of more than 35,000 followers on X.
Moreover, QuickNode says it will be able to offer credits and discounts on a range of products and services commonly used by startups, including AWS credits that can help founders to reduce their financial strain as they get their dApps off the ground. There are numerous invite-only workshops available too, and program members will even have the opportunity to join the QuickNode Ambassador Program where they can obtain guidance from blockchain and Web3 experts and take advantage of proven growth strategies, the company said. Last but not least, startups can take part in QuickNode’s monthly content series, which provides an opportunity to engage with Web3 industry pioneers and thought leaders on the most innovative blockchain topics.
Founders should note that the program is not open to everyone, as QuickNode has a number of eligibility criteria that must be met. For instance, to access free QuickNode credits, applicants must be able to validate their affiliation with a QuickNode partner. Moreover, those who have previously been granted free credits, and startups that have already raised Series A or later-stage funding are not eligible to join the program.
The good news is that the vast majority of early-stage startups will be able to take advantage of QuickNode’s offer, and it seems likely that the program will do much to encourage growth around its blockchain infrastructure ecosystem. Moreover, it’s a very opportune offer, with QuickNode launching its program at a time when crypto is showing some very real signs of prepping for its next big bull run.
