Applications for World Build 3, a five-month accelerator program designed for founders developing applications on the World Network, are set to close in two days. The program, stewarded by the World Foundation and supported by Tools for Humanity, aims to guide top builders from initial hackathon concepts to securing funding and scaling their ventures.
The initiative emphasizes moving "from hackathon to real users, from early traction to funding, from building to pitching in San Francisco," as stated in the program's announcement. It focuses on scaling existing projects rather than just launching new ones, offering a fast-track option for teams already building on the World platform. Participants benefit from a rigorous schedule that includes an initial hackathon, an intensive in-person build phase in Seoul, a three-month virtual incubation period, and a final showcase to investors in San Francisco.
World Build is integral to the broader World Network ecosystem, which was formerly known as Worldcoin. This project, co-founded by Sam Altman, Alex Blania, and Max Novendstern, is dedicated to creating a global, inclusive identity and financial public utility. The network leverages technologies like World ID and World Chain to enable humanity verification and expand economic participation. Recent updates include the launch of World ID 3.0, World App 3.0, and the World Chain mainnet.
The program has a strong track record of success, with previous participants collectively raising over $15 million in venture capital. This funding demonstrates the program's effectiveness in fostering growth and attracting significant investment for projects built within the World ecosystem. The accelerator provides direct access to World’s core development team, mentorship from seasoned founders and investors, and opportunities for global expansion.
