Connecting EdTech Founders in Web2 and WEb3

Quality education should be accessible, fun and rewarding.

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About OC-X

A 6-week program accelerating the development of verifiable credentials to develop responsible digital citizens skilled in  frontier technologies
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Who it's for

Unlike other accelerators that drive competition between founders, the Open Campus Accelerator programme encourages collaborative and co-creation for long-lasting impact on the education ecosystem. 6 weeks is just the beginning of lifelong relationships.
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Dedicate approximately 1.5 to 2 hours per week for engaging workshops, 1-1 coaching and P2P clinics.

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Explore and test ideas on how you can transform your business through adopting Web3 and EdTech best practice.

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An open mind, curiosity, adaptability and flexibility to work with constraints and set new standards.

OC-X details at a glance

12 months

Post-programme support

10 cohorts

Running from mid-2023 to early 2025

20 million

Collective learner base

$35-100k

Milestone-based grants

For founders who are solving problems in:

What we learn (technical skills, leadership, communication)
How we learn (learning analytics, collaboration tools, game-based experiences)
Why we learn (responsible tech, social impact, financial inclusion)
Founder testimonials

Meet the founders of OC-X

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Jakob (Butter)

"OC-X was an amazing opportunity to connect to fellow founders in the learning space and understand common challenges. It's helped us tremendously in shaping our go-to-market towards customers using Butter to run training sessions."

Carmina (InvestEd)

"The OC-X program exposed me to learning sessions about the latest technology trends and a community of driven EdTech founders. OC-X also connected us to world class mentors that meet our business needs, allowing us to improve business strategies. "

Gülcan (Rise In)

"I loved the network and diverse community here. It's challenging to find people working at the intersection of the education industry and web3, and OC-X does a great job of bringing the best people at this intersection together."

Ngugi (Skizaa)

"OCX is all hands on deck, if am stuck with a design, engineering or marketing problem, there is plenty of top-notch talent ready to brainstorm and design a solution with me. This means I can solve local problems with a global approach."

Brian (FutureLab)

"I've learned the most from the other founders who ran knowledge-sharing classes. It was invaluable to gain insights into product design and other critical areas such as marketing  and operational efficiency. The collaboration broadened my understanding of what it takes to grow and product-led a global startup. The mentors were  great, their guidance and the peer support system helped me navigate EdTech challenges with more confidence."

Feld (Boring Security)

"OC-X is creating a worldwide family of edu founders that are all at different stages of their journey. OC-X is a reminder that I’m not alone on this crazy mission. Also the workshops from other passionate founders helped me rethink a lot of things about my business."

Yussouf (BAG)

"OC-X has been incredible for my journey as a founder in edtech, providing me and my team access to industry insights and a supportive network that has significantly accelerated my learning and development. The community among fellow EdTech founders has been valuable for collaborating and shared growth."

GK (Brain Racers)

"OC-X has provided me with a deeper understanding of building in web3, with access to industry experts whose insights have sharpened my strategic thinking for my product and for sales. Engaging with a community of pioneers has also boosted my awareness of best practices to build at the intersection of emerging technologies and education."

Milestone-based grants

As you spend 6 weeks in OC-X learning about the intersection of Web3 and EdTech, you'll have the opportunity to pitch for OC-X milestone-based grants worth $35-100k USD. Grants are disbursed over 12 months with detailed monthly reporting and weekly community support.

Grants are not for everyone, so here's what we look for when assessing grant proposals:
Quality verifiable credentials
Open Campus ID integration
Contribution to OC ecosystem
  • Proposals should involve creating a verifiable credential (e.g. miocrocredentials, digital badges) that recognise formal or informal learning
  • These credentials should ideally award skills and achievements in blockchain, AI, metaverse, gaming or DeFi.
  • Open Campus ID is our flagship "proof of learning" product, allows anyone to record and carry their skills, achievements and anywhere with them for life
  • As part of the project, grant recipients are required to educate their community about digital self-sovereignty, ownership of learning data and contribute to shaping Open Campus ID.
  • OC-X Founders receiving grants are key contributors to the Open Campus ecosystem and are expected to "build in public", reporting on their learnings in a timely manner
  • Projects funded by OC-X grants will receive community support, regular check-ins and connections with experts 1-1 to facilitate P2P knowledge transfer throughout the community

Join us to make quality education accessible, fun, and rewarding

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