Build SeasonBuild. Ship. Survive.
A paid build-in-public competition designed to discover the next generation of Neo builders. Monthly funding. Monthly eliminations. One winner.
Why traditional builder programs fail
Hackathons
People build for prizes and disappear the moment the event ends.
Grants
Funding projects doesn't guarantee committed builders.
VC Model
Requires momentum that early ecosystems don't yet have.
"We don't invest in projects.
We invest in people."
How Build Season works
Six steps from application to champion. No shortcuts. No theater.
- Step 01
Apply and get selected
Submit your idea, community, and track record. We pick X.
1 - Step 02
Receive monthly funding
Get paid every month you remain in the competition.
2 - Step 03
Build in public
Document your work weekly. Real progress, no theater.
3 - Step 04
Show progress every month
Demo days with judges, partners, and the community.
4 - Step 05
Compete for survival
Underperformers are eliminated each round.
5 - Step 06
Win the season
The final builder takes the grand prize.
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Survive longer. Earn more.
Monthly payouts compound as the field narrows. The winner takes home a grand prize on top of every monthly check.
What we look for
Builders
People who can execute, ship, and iterate.
Communities
People already active in passionate communities.
Real Problems
Products solving existing pain points.
Long-Term Commitment
Builders who want to stay.
Bring an audience, build for them
Build Season favors builders who already understand a community deeply.
Trading Card Games
TCG players and collectors.
Fantasy Sports
Daily and season leagues.
Collectors
Rare items, badges, memorabilia.
Gaming Communities
Guilds, clans, esports.
Group Buying
Co-ops and bulk purchasing.
Creator Communities
Audiences with creators they love.
How builders are scored
Each month, judges score across four dimensions. Lowest scores go home.
Delivery
Shipped product, working features, real users.
Community Contribution
Helping others, sharing learnings.
Traction
Usage, retention, on-chain activity.
Build in Public
Weekly updates, transparent progress.
What you get as a builder
Monthly Funding
Get paid to build, every month you stay in.
Exposure
Featured to investors, partners, and press.
Technical Support
Direct access to Neo engineers.
Mentorship
Operators, founders, and ecosystem leads.
Community
A cohort of serious builders, with you for life.
Future Neo Grants
Fast-track access after the season ends.
What a successful season produces
Real builders, real products, real on-chain activity. Compounding ecosystem growth.