CV Labs signs Strategic partnership with India’s first Government led blockchain accelerator

Switzerland, 3 June 2020: CV Labs Switzerland announces a strategic relationship with T-Block Accelerator, an initiative under the aegis of the Telangana Blockchain District organised by India’s Telangana State Government and Tech Mahindra, run by IBC Media.

The international partnership will connect the respective partner’s ecosystem members, thereby providing startups access to networks, investment and knowledge offered by both hubs. This access will foster the connection of the startups with investors, corporations, legal & financial professionals and a range of service providers on a global level

Raghu Mohan, CEO and Co-Founder IBC Media, states:

“On behalf of the TBlock team, I am excited to welcome CV Labs as an investment partner for the inaugural edition of the accelerator. There are some exciting blockchain projects in India that could greatly benefit from this bridge we’re forming between the Telangana Government and Crypto Valley, and we hope this will be a recurring occurrence to ensure a continued exchange of innovative ideas.”

The two hubs will collaborate on various initiatives to expand their global networks within the blockchain industry. The initiatives will range from co-organizing events, talks, seminars to training programs and mentorship.

Nicolai Reinbold, Ecosystem and Incubation Manager CV Labs, states;

“I am excited to welcome our newest Hub Partner T-Block and to support entrepreneurs from India. It is decisive to provide startups with an international ecosystem and helping entrepreneurs to get access to different infrastructures, knowledge and growing the global talent pool availability. As such, I am looking forward to getting to know more entrepreneurs from India.”

The Goals of the Partnership in a Nutshell:

• Helping startups to set foot in both ecosystems having access to investors, and the possibility to connect with the local industry.
• Startups have the possibility to apply for a blockchain dedicated incubator or startup training programs in the two regions.
• Giving investors access to projects out of their ecosystem and getting to know other funds.
• Giving first-hand insights to companies about upcoming events with access to sponsoring opportunities.
• The two hubs will co-create new projects (such as events or similar) to build a bridge between the ecosystems.

About T-Blocks Accelerator

T-Block Accelerator is the maiden accelerator programme for the newly-created Telangana Blockchain District, launched under the aegis of the State Government of Telangana. This initiative is targeted at start-ups that have a strong blockchain use-cases. T-Block Accelerator aims to bridge the gap for seed and validation level start-ups with paid PoCs and possible funding for the winning projects.

About CV Labs

CV Labs is the blockchain-dedicated ecosystem business and co-working space of CV VC, with more than 150 startups registered across its premises in Zug, Switzerland, Vaduz, Lichtenstein and soon Dubai. The co-working hub offers a variety of services, such as incubation for early-stage startups, excubation services for corporate clients, blockchain and entrepreneurship education modules, events and content marketing, aimed at positioning blockchain companies within the ecosystem and advisory services, with an aim to help blockchain companies set up shop in Crypto Valley and beyond.