What is the Minds Investment Programme?The Minds Investment Programme by Animoca Brands is extending its application deadline to June 26. This program is significant because it offers considerable financial backing, with Animoca committing up to $10 million in capital for early-stage teams developing products on the Minds AI platform.
What does participation in the programme entail?Participants in the Minds Initiative will not only receive funding but also gain access to Cognition Credits. These credits provide essential platform resources, allowing developers to focus on their AI projects without the concern of infrastructure costs. The Minds platform enables users to manage "sovereign, continuous AI agents," which can be accessed by others through a marketplace known as the Minds Bazaar.
Additionally, accepted teams benefit from developer relations support and valuable introductions within Animoca's extensive network of over 600 companies. The programme is inclusive, targeting various sectors such as gaming, finance, productivity, and social engagement.
How is Animoca progressing with investments?Interestingly, Animoca Brands has already started funding before the application period closed. The inaugural investment under this programme is a significant co-investment of $1 million in Superior.Trade, a blockchain-based trading protocol that utilizes agentic technology.
What is the significance of the extended deadline?The new June 26 deadline coincides with an important upcoming event, Build East, where participants will have the opportunity to pitch their projects on July 7 in Hong Kong. This makes the extended application period critical for those wanting to showcase their innovations during this demo day. While applications for the broader programme are rolling, this specific event has a stricter deadline and could provide pivotal exposure for early-stage projects.