# Fortify Labs Web3 Startup Studio by TZ APAC ### What is Fortify Labs? **TZ APAC Fortify Labs** is a startup studio empowering talented builders building on [Tezos](https://tezos.com/) or [Etherlink](https://www.etherlink.com/). Fortify Labs offers a bespoke Web3 startup studio experience with small cohort sizes and high-quality, personalized support for entrepreneurs. Now accepting applications for our **7-month Web3 startup studio program** designed for early-stage, Asia-based builders. Build on **Etherlink**, an **EVM compatible blockchain** that supports Solidity. Fortify Labs is a **remote-first startup studio** that supports high-potential Web3 teams with capital, mentorship, ecosystem access, and go-to-market support. --- # What You’ll Get - 💰 **Up to USD $1,270,000** direct funding benefits in the form of investments, grants, and liquidity loans from the Tezos Foundation - 🎁 **USD $10,000 grant** - 🧭 **Strategy Support:** Advise on PMF, GTM, funding, investments, user acquisition, dedicated tech support and more. - 🔗 **Partnerships Support:** Door-opening introductions to a network of funds, investors, exchanges, market makers and liquidity providers**.** - 👥 **Marketing Support**: Exposure to a pool of 30,000 users, growth of your brands’ Share of Voice and marketing advisory 👉 Please note **this is not a hackathon.** **Fortify Labs** is a long-term, hands-on startup program designed for teams building **real, scalable products**. Unlike hackathons that focus on short-term prototypes, Fortify Labs works closely with selected startups over time to help them **build, validate, and grow** their products in real market conditions. # **How It Works** 1. **Submit your project on DoraHacks** (as soon as possible) 2. **Initial screening** by the Fortify Labs team 3. **First interview** with selected teams 4. **Second interview** for final selection 5. Program **kicks off** in early March 2026**** --- # Timeline - **Application deadline:** Feb 15, 2026 - **Program duration:** March 2026 - October 2026 (7 months remote with 2 offsites in Singapore) --- # Grants & Investment Projects admitted into Fortify Labs will receive a **USD $10,000 grant** & **$15k user acquisition fund**, with **potential follow-on investment from the Tezos Foundation** based on progress and fit. --- # Who Should Apply? You’re a good fit if you: - Are a **builder or founding team based in Asia** - Have a **working MVP** (consumer-facing products strongly preferred) - Are committed to **building and scaling long-term in Web3** - Are ready for **hands-on collaboration, feedback, and execution** #### Focus Tracks We are particularly interested in teams building in: - **Stablecoin Payments & Financial Infrastructure** - **Real-World Assets (RWA)** - **Gaming & Consumer Applications** --- # **About TZ APAC** [TZ APAC](https://www.tzapac.com/) is a Web3 ecosystem builder empowering founders, creators, developers and institution leaders to thrive. With dedicated teams across Asia, TZ APAC is hyper-local at heart with a mission to nurture the next generation of DeFi, Gaming and Culture & Community champions in the region. TZ APAC’s commitment to building a strong network of Web3 startups, grassroots communities, and global organizations accelerating Tezos as the blockchain of choice in Asia. TZ APAC is supported by the Tezos Foundation and is headquartered in Singapore. --- # Contact - @athalianeysa - @elllll003