Village Build Ideas
Are you a budding entrepreneur looking for a right idea to get started? OR Are you looking to pivot and wondering what could be a unicorn worthy idea", we have got just what you require! - Presenting Village Build Ideas, Choose from a list of Ideas and get all kind support including upto 100K in funding.
Come, Let's Build Together.
What are Village Build Ideas?
- Build Ideas is a visionary program crafted by Web3 experts, Polygon ecosystem community leaders, VC's, and founders to transform builders into founders.
- Polygon Labs handpicks compelling startup ideas in DeFi, NFT infra, account abstraction, and e-commerce.
- You choose the idea, and Polygon Labs offers up to 100,000 MATIC in milestone-based grants and immersive mentorship to pave your way to success.
Benefits
- Financial support: Top teams can secure up to 100,000 MATIC in funding
- Masterclasses: Learn about building a startup from the best in Web3
- Strategic guidance: Weekly calls with mentors for guidance and support
- Fast track acceleration: Select teams get fast track access to ecosystem accelerator programs-
Explore Village Build Ideas


BI 006 Real World Assets, Onchain
Revolutionize financial markets with RWA Onchain: Tokenizing real-world assets on the blockchain, simplifying the user experience through Account Abstraction, and democratizing global access to traditional financial instruments, all while addressing complex regulatory challenges.

BI 007 NFTicket - Events Ticketing via NFTs
NFTicket revolutionizes event ticketing by using NFTs, ensuring authenticity, personalization, and security, while also addressing issues like counterfeiting and scalping, potentially capturing a significant portion of the $1.1 trillion global events industry.

BI 008 Dynamic, event based NFTs (ERC-6551 token bound account infra)
Unlocking the potential of NFTs with ERC-6551 token-bound accounts, exploring innovative concepts where NFTs can hold and interact with other NFTs, paving the way for uncharted possibilities in the NFT ecosystem through direct NFT sales.
FAQs
Village Build Ideas is a unique sub-program within the larger Village startup initiative. It focuses on providing curated ideas from product leaders across various domains within Web3, offering a distinctive approach to startup development. Teams or developers who don’t have their own idea but want to start an entrepreneurial journey are welcome to review and consider building out a Village Build Idea.
Village Build Ideas go through a rigorous vetting process led by senior leadership and product experts. Each idea is evaluated based on its innovation, market potential, and alignment with current industry trends.
We encourage founders to express interest in the provided list of ideas. However, if you have a groundbreaking idea outside the list, we're open to considering exceptional proposals that align with the Polygon Labs vision. Please submit them here: support.polygon.technology
Once you choose an idea, Polygon Village offers comprehensive support, including mentorship, funding, technical guidance, and access to a network of industry experts to help turn the concept into a thriving startup.
We welcome founders from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The key criteria include passion, dedication, and the ability to contribute effectively to the development of the chosen idea.
Collaboration is encouraged! We believe in the power of diverse teams. If you're passionate about a particular idea, we're open to teams working together to bring it to fruition.
The ultimate goal is to see startups flourish. If your startup gains traction and becomes independent, we celebrate your success. The program is designed to support the transition to independence with strategic guidance and ongoing collaboration.
Regular communication channels, such as newsletters, workshops, and dedicated online platforms, will keep you informed about the latest ideas, updates, and opportunities within the Village Build Ideas program. Also, don’t forget to follow us on X and join the Polygon Village channel in Discord!
• Applicants can submit their application picking one idea
• All submitted applications are reviewed by the village council
• The scoring framework is based on the following key pillars:
1. Applicant’s academic and professional background
2. Previous startup experience (if any)
3. Time commitment for the cohort (if selected)
4. Business acumen (ability to build a business around the project once the PoC is ready)
• Teams meeting a threshold score based on application reviews and invited for an interview with the Village council and operators
• Final list of selected applicants are informed and are put through a KYC/KYB process before inducted to the cohort
1. Milestone based grants: Applicants can secure up to 100,000 MATIC in grants (on achieving milestones)
2. Dedicated mentors: Each idea has dedicated mentors who will support you through the cohort
3. Vouchers: Applicants get access to discount vouchers and credits from solution providers part of the Village program
4. Masterclass: Applicants will be eligible to attend office hours and masterclasses on various Web3 subject matters like marketing, community, tokenomics etc. through the course of the program