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Base Batches 003: Start-up Track

Base Batches 003: Start-up Track

Join builders from across the world to create the next wave of industry defining applications onchain

What is Base Batches?

Base Batches - is a program designed to help builders kickstart their business.

This is your chance to get noticed, get funded, and get the support you need to bring your idea to market.

Base Batches this year will feature two dedicated tracks:

  • Startup Track – For early stage teams. Generally we’re looking for teams who are anywhere from pre-product, pre-launch, or pre-seed and have raised less than ~$250k. The top 15 teams will receive a $20k grant, acceptance to an 8 week virtual program, access to Base builder hubs, and a spot to present at Demo Day in San Francisco this May. A minimum of 5 teams will receive a $50k investment from the Base Ecosystem Fund, with the overall winner receiving $75k.
  • Student Track – Open to students from around the world. Teams can only include undergraduate students, however a single team can comprise students from multiple universities. The top 5 teams will be flown to San Francisco and present during Demo Day.

This is the page for the Start-up Track

About the Start-Up Track

The start-up track is designed to support early stage teams take their business to the next level and take center stage to present to a live audience of VC, angels, and accelerators live from San Francisco.

Application Process

In order to be considered, interested teams must submit their application by March 9th. Top candidates will go through an interview process:

  • 1x Standard interview
  • 1x subject matter expert interview
  • Light paper (500 word submission)

Acceptances will be sent by March 22

Virtual Program

Admitted teams will join us for a virtual kick-off week, followed by an 8 week virtual program. Admitted teams will receive:

  • $10k grant: to support teams during the program
  • Dedicated Advisor: Each team will meet 1x per week with a dedicated advisor.
  • Mentorship Dashboard: Access to a dashboard with SME’s across disciplines they can book ad hoc
  • Builder Hub Access: All teams will have access to work out of the nearest builder hub during the program (SF, NYC, London, Network School)
  • Interview Series: Teams will be interviewed and featured on Base TV to do a deep dive into the products, token economic design, and background on their team

Demo Day

All teams will then join us for Demo Day live from San Francisco. Teams will then present to a live audience with investors, VCs and accelerators whom we invite to attend. A minimum of 3 teams will receive a $50k investment from the Base Ecosystem Fund, and the overall winner will receive $75k. All teams will be considered for investment by Coinbase Ventures.

Rules

Follow the Code of Conduct.

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Join builders from across the world to create the next wave of industry defining applications onchain

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Feb 17 - Mar 9, 2026

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Online

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What is Base Batches?

Base Batches - is a program designed to help builders kickstart their business.

This is your chance to get noticed, get funded, and get the support you need to bring your idea to market.

Base Batches this year will feature two dedicated tracks:

  • Startup Track – For early stage teams. Generally we’re looking for teams who are anywhere from pre-product, pre-launch, or pre-seed and have raised less than ~$250k. The top 15 teams will receive a $20k grant, acceptance to an 8 week virtual program, access to Base builder hubs, and a spot to present at Demo Day in San Francisco this May. A minimum of 5 teams will receive a $50k investment from the Base Ecosystem Fund, with the overall winner receiving $75k.
  • Student Track – Open to students from around the world. Teams can only include undergraduate students, however a single team can comprise students from multiple universities. The top 5 teams will be flown to San Francisco and present during Demo Day.

This is the page for the Start-up Track

About the Start-Up Track

The start-up track is designed to support early stage teams take their business to the next level and take center stage to present to a live audience of VC, angels, and accelerators live from San Francisco.

Application Process

In order to be considered, interested teams must submit their application by March 9th. Top candidates will go through an interview process:

  • 1x Standard interview
  • 1x subject matter expert interview
  • Light paper (500 word submission)

Acceptances will be sent by March 22

Virtual Program

Admitted teams will join us for a virtual kick-off week, followed by an 8 week virtual program. Admitted teams will receive:

  • $10k grant: to support teams during the program
  • Dedicated Advisor: Each team will meet 1x per week with a dedicated advisor.
  • Mentorship Dashboard: Access to a dashboard with SME’s across disciplines they can book ad hoc
  • Builder Hub Access: All teams will have access to work out of the nearest builder hub during the program (SF, NYC, London, Network School)
  • Interview Series: Teams will be interviewed and featured on Base TV to do a deep dive into the products, token economic design, and background on their team

Demo Day

All teams will then join us for Demo Day live from San Francisco. Teams will then present to a live audience with investors, VCs and accelerators whom we invite to attend. A minimum of 3 teams will receive a $50k investment from the Base Ecosystem Fund, and the overall winner will receive $75k. All teams will be considered for investment by Coinbase Ventures.

Find us on

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FAQs

Team size

1

Registration costs?

Nada.

Team size

1

Registration costs?

Nada.

Got more questions? Reach out to [email protected]

FAQs

Team size

1

Registration costs?

Nada.

Team size

1

Registration costs?

Nada.

Got more questions? Reach out to [email protected]