Incubator

The 12-week BSV Blockchain Incubator Programme

Incubator Programme

Our 12-week programme is designed to get entrepreneurs and tech-teams moving as quickly as possible on the BSV blockchain with lots of hard work, fun and hustle.

Starting a technology business is a mass of moving parts where founders typically find themselves needing to do multiple core tasks simultaneously and therefore find it difficult to focus on any single activity.

Hence the mission of the Satoshi Block Dojo is to cover off the multitude of tasks other than the product or solution so that the start-ups can progress at their fastest possible pace. 

We therefore want to fast track the development of the solution so that they can rapidly iterate their product to produce an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) in the shortest possible time. The key components of what the Satoshi Block Dojo provides are:

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“I absolutely loved the 12-week program, I thought that the structure of it was amazing. It really showed us how to get a business from a concept, to looking at the problem, talking to the customers, to being able to package it to then sell it to investors and I wouldn't have been able to do it without the support of the staff and the other people in the Dojo. It was an outstanding experience I wish I could do it all again.”
Sam Gibbon
Sam GibbonCEO - Sesire (Cohort One)
“To say that we could have done the above without the support, expertise, guidance, advice and mentoring of the Satoshi Block Dojo would not only be incredibly unlikely but also would have meant we would have missed out what we believe to be the business opportunity we wish we had years ago!”
Charles Symons
Charles SymonsCEO - Buzzmint (Cohort One)
“The most useful sessions were all about investment. I didn't really know how an investment would work within a structured company and how it would look after.“
Sam Gibbon
Sam GibbonCEO - Sesire (Cohort One)
“As seasoned business owners when we initially attended the Block Dojo launch event, we asked ourselves what the program could provide us with that we didn't already know - but after 12 weeks of support we found out the answer to that question was not so much 'rather a lot actually' but more a case of we could not have shaped and advanced our start-up at anywhere near the pace that we did without the Dojo's support and guidance.”
Charles Symons
Charles SymonsCEO - Buzzmint (Cohort One)
“The Dojo has helped us tremendously, obviously they've opened up that big network of investors and found many more to come along to the pitch day events and Investor Lunches. We wouldn't have been able to do it without. It’s hard to get into the room, you might have the best idea in the world but unless you're meeting the right people it's not gonna go anywhere so it was invaluable.”
Sam Gibbon
Sam Gibbon CEO - Sesire (Cohort One)
“Putting to one side the superb practical help that took away all the hassle of starting a business, the excellent guidance from those who have 'been there and done it' and the invaluable mental support all new business owners need, we were also given access to a large number of business mentors - we cannot stress enough how totally invaluable this aspect of the Dojo was to our business.”
Charles Symons
Charles SymonsCEO - Buzzmint (Cohort One)
“Our journey in terms of us as Founders, we've progressed massively in 12 weeks, we're probably completely different people to when we came in and much better off for it.”
Sam Gibbon
Sam GibbonCEO - Sesire (Cohort One)
“Not only have we made excellent business connections, but we have most certainly gained some new friends who we talk to and receive counsel from on a daily basis.”
Charles Symons
Charles SymonsCEO - Buzzmint (Cohort One)
“100%, if you've got a start-up or you you've got an idea and you want to create something and utilise blockchain you should definitely get in touch with the Block Dojo. We wouldn't be anywhere near where we are today without them and it's changed my life for the better.”
Sam Gibbon
Sam GibbonCEO - Sesire (Cohort One)
“All in all, if you have a germ of a great idea that can utilise the enormous power of blockchain, but need guidance, help, advice, business expertise, funding and true friendship along your journey then I cannot recommend Satoshi Block Dojo enough - they have been truly superb and after many years working in business and running businesses my only regret is that they weren't there for us years ago.”
Charles Symons
Charles SymonsCEO - Buzzmint (Cohort One)
“The Craig Massey experience, it's eye-opening. Craig Massey doesn't mess around, he's very direct but he lights to fire up under you as well. You can tell why he's successful, because he the man is just go-go-go and I’ve learned so much from him. I’m really glad that I met him, and had the experience to work alongside him, even if it was just for 12 weeks.”
Sam Gibbon
Sam GibbonCEO - Sesire (Cohort One)
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Overview of the 12-Week Incubator Programme

We support, nurture and guide teams by creating a productive and engaging environment to learn and create great projects in, and with excellent Mentors, similar to incubator and accelerator programmes like Techstars. 

Our current programme is outlined below:

  • Week 0: Welcome
  • Week 1: Orientation & BSV Deep Dive
  • Week 2: Problem / Solution Focused
  • Week 3: Customer Development
  • Week 4: Mentor Magic
  • Week 5: Financial Modelling
  • Week 6: Blockchain / Solution Focused
  • Week 7: Marketing / Branding / UX / UI Focused
  • Week 8: Startup Fundraising & Talking to Investors
  • Week 9: Communication Focused
  • Week 10: Investor Refinement
  • Week 11: Investor Focused / Completion of MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
  • Week 12: Investor Lunches & Showcase Event
  • Post Demo Day: Negotiations & Closing of Angel Investment Rounds

We continuously review our programme and listen to weekly feedback from our Cohorts so that we can improve and refine the programme for the current and future Cohorts. 

Incorporation

Legal Contracts

All legal contracts including shareholder agreement, client contracts and supplier agreements.

Financials

Financials including revenue models, bookkeeping, payroll, PAYE and SEIS pre-ruling.

Start Building

We can teach you how to build a website for your start-up with industry standard practises.

Pitch Decks & Analysis

We help you create pitch decks and train you how to present them to investors.

Funding

Golden Hello

You will receive £10,000 at initial signing, we call this the 'Golden Hello'.

Complete Set Up

We provide office space, legal work, mentoring, technology license packages and training.

Pre-SEED

£140,000 if you pass the first 3 months intensive Incubator Programme.

Additional Funding

Opportunities for £1.3m - £1.5m SEED round within 12 - 18 months and follow-on rounds.

Playbook

Proven Track Record

The founders of Satoshi Block Dojo have a proven track record of tech start-ups and subsequent exits so have created a chronological project plan for the greatest possibility of success.

Operations

This includes product, team, development, marketing, sales, financials, fundraising, governance and operations to hit milestones and deliverables.

Hive of Activity

Fun

Fun, informal and friendly environment with the Sastoshi Block Dojo team.

Peer-to-Peer

Working alongside other BSV blockchain start-ups – so great peer learning and collaboration from each other’s best practices.

Weekly Training

Weekly training programme from topics in the Learning Resource List.

Zero Cost

Zero cost to start-ups while in the Satoshi Block Dojo.

Mentors

Specialist Help

We match-make the start-ups to mentors who will then commit to weekly check-ins.

90+ Mentors

Tap into the help and advice from our large network of specialist advisors.

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