Open CALL: Block.IS External Blockchain Challenges for SMEs

SMEs and startups can join the equity-free funding program (up to 60K Eur per startup/SME), learn more about groundbreaking blockchain technology, explore possibilities our blockchain enablers offer and benefit from the comprehensive business support program. Block.IS accelerator aims to support the innovative blockchain-based solutions that will benefit 3 important European sectors: agri-food, logistics and finance.

During the competition the teams will need to develop a concept on how blockchain can be used to tackle the challenge proposed. Block.IS project will provide technical and business mentors to support the teams selected to participate in the final event. Presence in the final event is mandatory. Depending on the concrete situation of the pandemic, virtual presence may be accommodated.

Deadline: 27 October 2021 at 17:00 (Brussels time)

Expected duration of participation: 3 weeks
Total EU funding available: €30 000 for event vouchers and prizes including €6 000 for event vouchers only

Submission & evaluation process:

The Block.IS External Challenges will organise 2 challenges. In each challenge 8 teams will be selected to compete for 3 event vouchers to the final event of €1 000 and a prize of €12 000 to be awarded in to the best concept.

Submissions are available via https://www.f6s.com/block.is

Evaluations will be made in two stages.

Further information: Details available at https://blockis.eu/