🛠️ EMpower Founders Residency: Ship, Scale, and Secure Capital
Why the future of Web3 is being built in Da Nang this May: 🇻🇳 Scale in Paradise + 0% Equity Residency for Ethereum-focused Founders.
The center of gravity for on-chain innovation is shifting. While the West debates regulation, Southeast Asia is busy building the infrastructure for the next billion users.
Today, we aren't just announcing a residency; we’re planting a flag in Da Nang for the Ethereum ecosystem. In partnership with Lisk Ventures and sqrDAO, we’re opening the gates to a high-intensity, zero-equity launchpad for the founders who are actually shipping the future
The Shift to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has quietly become one of the most dense hubs for on-chain innovation globally. From high mobile-first adoption to a relentless builder culture, the region is no longer “emerging”—it is leading.
This May, Lisk Ventures and sqrDAO are doubling down on this momentum. We are officially opening applications for the EMpower Founders Residency in Da Nang, Vietnam.
We aren’t looking for “ideas.” We are looking for 15 growth-stage Ethereum founders who have already found traction and are ready to scale their impact globally.
🎥 Watch: The Residency Vision
The “Equity-Free” Advantage
In a market where capital often comes with heavy strings attached, the EMpower Residency offers a different path. We provide the infrastructure, the network, and the luxury accommodation—without touching your cap table.
What’s included:
📍 3 Weeks of Strategic Execution: Live and build alongside 14 other elite founders in a private villa in Da Nang (Fully funded by Lisk).
📍 Institutional Access: A dedicated pitch slot at DAVAS 2026 and the Web3 Builder Summit in front of over 200+ VCs.
📍 Hands-on Mentorship: Direct access to ecosystem leaders to help you ship, scale, and navigate the complexities of global expansion.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are highly selective, focusing on teams that are ready to move from “Minimum Viable Product” to “Global Standard.”
Network: You are building within the Ethereum ecosystem.
Stage: You are a growth-stage founder with a working product and real-world traction.
Commitment: You are able to relocate to Da Nang for 3 weeks (May 4 – May 30).
The Timeline
Applications Close: April 2
Cohort Announcement: April 14
Residency Dates: May 4 - May 30
The future of Web3 won’t wait for the next bull run. It’s being built now, in the villas of Da Nang. Are you coming?
LFBUIDL,
sqrDAO & Lisk Ventures