The Business Development Vertical for Tezos focuses on expanding blockchain adoption by forging strategic partnerships and driving growth initiatives. They establish relationships with enterprises, startups, incubators and universities to promote Tezos technology and facilitate its usage inside of these organizations. The team promotes ecosystem growth by supporting high-potential projects and developers, exploring new markets and use cases like finance and gaming. They engage with the Tezos community to foster collaboration and gather feedback. Additionally, they conduct educational events to increase awareness and understanding of Tezos.
Criteria: Projects should lead to Web3 on-chain adoption and strong channel partners. Initiatives to promote the Tezos ecosystem (events, hackathons, web3 hubs, incubators & accelerators). Proposals will be evaluated based on the target audience and expected outcome in terms of on-chain activity amongst other things.
Projects that are at the forefront of DeSci to disrupt the traditional research lifecycle by combining the foundational principles of open science with novel coordination mechanisms and incentivization schemes.
We welcome projects that innovate across all parts of the research ecosystem, such as funding, infrastructure, data collection and management and community building.
Projects that enable the decentralized ownership, operation, and monetization of physical infrastructure which translate into diversified use-cases, particularly in the following sectors:
Protocols and projects building social network infrastructure fundamentally built on blockchain that operate without a central authority, giving users control over their data, content, and interactions, allowing for censorship resistance and enhanced privacy.
Projects leveraging blockchain technology to facilitate secure, transparent, and efficient financial transactions enabling peer-to-peer and merchant payments without the need for intermediaries, reducing costs and transaction times.
Projects building blockchain-based organizations governed by smart contracts and run by community members without centralized leadership, enabling decisions through voting mechanisms, allowing token holders to participate in the organization's management and direction.
Providers with no-code applications, services and APIs power the development of programmable assets by unlocking multi-party collaboration between institutions using public or private or permissioned blockchain infrastructure. Streamlining multi-party financial workflows across:
Regulatory frameworks for wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (wCBDC), tokenization platforms, and decentralized identity (DID) solutions.
These frameworks aim to ensure the legal, technical, and operational standards necessary to integrate digital assets and decentralized systems into regulated financial ecosystems while maintaining security and privacy.
For inspiration, see Tezos’ announcement with United Africa Blockchain Association UABA.
Regulators, including government-backed institutions, are increasingly interested in blockchain projects as they explore the potential of distributed ledger technology to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in various sectors.
Blockchain-based on-chain loyalty and rewards programs offer a decentralized, transparent, and secure way for businesses to reward customers with tokenized incentives. Users can earn, track, and redeem rewards across platforms, ensuring flexibility and enhanced engagement. For inspiration, see Ecoo
Blockchain supply-chain tracking projects which enhance transparency, traceability, and efficiency across supply chains. By recording transactions on an immutable ledger, they ensure product authenticity, streamline processes, and reduce fraud.
Blockchain health records and incentivization programs offer secure, decentralized solutions for managing patient data, ensuring privacy and interoperability.
These programs can reward healthy behaviors with tokenized benefits, promoting wellness and data transparency.
For inspiration, see UHT.
Blockchain Web3 journalism and IP rights platforms leverage decentralized technology to ensure content creators retain ownership and control over their work.
By using immutable ledgers and smart contracts, these platforms enable transparent content distribution, fair compensation, and protection of intellectual property rights without intermediaries.
Partner networks encompass various types of collaborative organizations that contribute to the development, implementation, and growth of Blockchain products and services. For example:
Making XTZ accessible to traditional investors via Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) or Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs), providing exposure to XTZ without needing to hold the underlying asset.
For inspiration see Tezos ETP product with Coinshares.
Corporate baking on Tezos offers companies numerous benefits, such as:
Etherlink is a Smart Rollup Layer 2 solution on the Tezos blockchain, designed for compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
Etherlink allows EVM-compatible projects to expand into Tezos, attracting developers, users, and liquidity to the ecosystem. This integration fosters innovation, strengthens multi-chain competitiveness, and drives growth for decentralized applications on Tezos.
For project teams, participating in hackathons offers several key benefits:
For project teams, incubators and accelerators offer significant advantages:
We’re looking for skilled students and researchers who can contribute to the Tezos ecosystem, fostering innovation and research opportunities.
Introducing students to Tezos technology helps them build expertise, positioning them as future developers and advocates for the blockchain.
Early exposure to Tezos encourages students to adopt, build on, and promote the platform, while also enhancing its reputation within academic and research circles.
Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiatives, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging space by showcasing its blockchain’s strengths in compliance and traceability.
Tezos aims to partner with businesses requiring DPP solutions, expanding use cases and driving adoption of its technology.
By aligning with new EU regulations, Tezos demonstrates its commitment to regulatory compliance, making it a trusted choice for European businesses while enhancing its reputation in addressing key industry needs.
Tezos aims to attract Rollup as a Service (RaaS) providers to empower developers by offering tools to build custom rollups on the Tezos blockchain
This service is crucial for the wider adoption of the Tezos stack, enabling scalable and tailored solutions for various use cases. By integrating with Tezos' infrastructure, these providers will help drive innovation and expand the ecosystem's capabilities.
For inspiration, developers can explore Tezos’ smart rollups powered by Zeeve.