Build a Market Leader.
Not Just a Product.
An intense 12-week GTM accelerator for elite Agentic Protocols. We provide the network, framework, and capital to turn visionary tech into category-defining companies.
We Accelerate Traction,
Not Ideas.
This is for founders ready to scale.
You are a fit if you have:
– A live product or functioning beta.
– Early traction (users, revenue, or a significant waitlist).
– The ambition to build a blue-chip company.
– Are building or looking to migrate to an
Agentic Protocol using the Shade Agent Framework.
We build go-to-market engines for businesses,
not incubate concepts.
The Future is Autonomous.
The Platform is NEAR.
Agentic Protocols require a fast, scalable, and cost-efficient platform. That platform is NEAR.
Our accelerator exists to lead this charge. We find and scale the best agentic startups, creating a powerful flywheel: your success proves the vision, drives network activity, and fuels the entire ecosystem.
A 12-Week Sprint to
Market Dominance.
A meticulously designed sprint with non-negotiable goals. You are always moving forward.
Phase I: Foundation (Weeks 1-4)
Build Your Strategy
We pressure-test your assumptions to forge a bulletproof 90-day GTM strategy and 6-month product roadmap.
Phase II: Velocity (Weeks 5-9)
Manufacture Growth
Execute relentlessly. Achieve 10-20% week-over-week growth on your core metric through intense check-ins and growth experiments.
Phase III: Capital (Weeks 10-12)
Master Your Narrative
We help you perfect your investor deck, build your data room, and master your 3-minute pitch for Demo Day.
Our Four Pillars of Support
PILLAR I:
The Operator Network
Access people who have built companies. Get a Lead Mentor and 30+ "Mentor Catalyst" sessions with unicorn founders, VCs, and growth leaders.
PILLAR II:
The GTM & Product Framework
Stop guessing. Start growing. Get our internal playbooks, stay accountable with weekly reports, and receive direct product feedback from experts.
PILLAR III:
The Funding &
Network Flywheel
A direct path to capital. Our "Ignition Showcase" is an invite-only Demo Day with VCs who write checks. Secure a lead, and NEAR may co-invest.
PILLAR IV:
Deep Tech Access
Never get blocked. Get a private channel and guaranteed one-on-one time with senior NEAR engineers to solve your toughest technical challenges.
The Ignition Showcase
The program culminates in an exclusive Demo Day for top-tier VCs. It's a launchpad for your seed round, providing a direct line to the capital needed to win the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Agentic Protocol?
An evolution of Web3 protocols that are designed to be autonomous, proactive, and intelligent by leveraging the Shade Agent Framework.
Who are you looking for?
Companies building or looking to build Agentic Protocols with real-world utility, primarily in DeFi and Consumer, with blue-chip potential..
Is it remote or in-person?
100% remote.
What are the key dates?
Applications are now open. Application close date is September 12. Cohort starts September 22.
Where can I ask questions?
Email vishal@proximity.dev
Ready to Build?
Applications for our next cohort are now open.