Read all the content on this page and absorb the objective of the program very well. Do some research about NFTs, talk to people who are working in this space, talk to people from other disciplines, and look for success stories worldwide to inspire you. Let the creativity flow and review your application before submitting it. The effort you put into applying to this program is a good indicator of the effort you will put into your project.

Our program consists of 1:1 mentor meetings, online workshops on specific subjects, group mentorship sessions, and Q&A sessions with industry pros to help you get an edge in the growing competitive world of NFTs. You will also participate in an end-of-program Demo Day where you will exhibit your collections to investors, buyers, collectors and the broader Web3 community.

Traditional or digital artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, developers, and builders who are excited by the potential that NFTs have - and who want to build a successful startup/collection that reaches LATAM and global audiences. We want people who believe in themselves and are ready to give it their all to be successful.

We strongly encourage LATAM creatives and builders to apply. However, we want to find the best creators worldwide. If you have a vision as to why this program is suited for you even if you’re not in the region - we’re happy to talk to you.

The program starts Oct 10, 2022. However, the deadline to apply is Oct 3, 2022. We encourage you to apply early to increase your chances of being admitted.

The program lasts 2 weeks. You will not be micro-managed at all, but admitted applicants are expected to be fully committed to their NFT project and be active participants of the program. Failure to do so will results in not completing the entire program and not receiving the optional funding nor the Minteo Creators’ Badge.

The program is completely free.

Note: Admitted applicants commit to minting their project on the Minteo NFT marketplace.

Creators can move their collections to other marketplaces, but will be encouraged to stay. Founders will benefit from the competitive advantage that Minteo has, especially targeting Latinamerican buyers. We will also provide founders a series of benefits if they do so:

   a) Exposure in a special section called Minteo Exclusives, where we will highlight some of our top projects - likely leading to higher traffic and buying volume for your collection

   b) Special priority to whitelist of other collections from the Minteo Creators’ Fund (current + future cohorts) for the time your collection remains on our platform

We target to find the top 1% of creators in Latin America who want to launch successful NFT collections. We accept what we consider the top 20 projects.

All type of NFT-related projects are encouraged to apply. This includes artwork, community-driven projects, Play-2-Earn games, hybrid online / offline NFT projects, functional projects solving real-world problems (real-estate, finance, e-commerce, etc). All type of NFT projects will be welcomed and reviewed throughly by our admissions panel.

Knowledge in web3 and NFTs is highly welcomed, but not mandatory. Our program is designed to help you get up to speed, and immerse yourself in a learning process to solve any information / skill gaps you might have.

We have committed $1MM USD to be able to fund NFT projects which we think have a high likelihood of success. Our investment is optional on a per-project basis, so we will not force investment. In return, we ask for an additional percentage on the transaction fee on primary sales (vs our standard 4.5% rate), which will be negotiated at the time of investment.

The program is 100% remote. We will host in-person events and meet-ups in the future, but these will be optional for you to connect with the broader NFT ecosystem.

You will be part of a life-long community of the world’s most interesting and successful NFT builders, holders, and creators. You will also receive a Minteo Creators’ Badge, which is an NFT collectible that certifies your participation in the Creators’ Fund and rewards you with exclusive lifetime membership benefits.

You can visit our blog where we have linked several good resources that you can review.