notalabs/Program

Four stages,
each with deliverables

From the first conversation until the project stands on its own, incubation moves in stages. At the end of each stage, both sides review together before committing to the next.

Process

Incubation moves in stages. At the end of each stage, both sides review together before committing to the next.

Phase 1

Assess

We dig into the project's direction, team and market, and both sides confirm the fit.

DeliverablesProject assessment report and partnership proposal
Phase 2

Build

We form a joint project team to complete product design and the first usable version.

DeliverablesMVP and user validation results
Phase 3

Launch

We complete contract audits, brand and website, prepare listing materials, and execute the launch plan.

DeliverablesLive product, brand and listing readiness
Phase 4

Grow

We connect liquidity and the exchange ecosystem, support community operations, and prepare for fundraising.

DeliverablesLiquidity plan and fundraising readiness

Where we focus

We focus on Web3, prioritizing projects with clear technical moats and teams committed for the long term.

DeFi & On-chain Protocols

Trading, lending, yield and derivatives protocols built for security, transparency and capital efficiency.

DeFiProtocols

Infrastructure & Tooling

L1 ecosystems, wallets, cross-chain and developer tools that make decentralized applications easier to use.

InfraDevTools

AI × Web3

On-chain agents and AI-driven trading and data applications.

AgentsData

Consumer Apps & Communities

Gaming, social and content platforms with clear use cases and the ability to build community fast.

GameFiSocialFi

What we look for

A

A real problem

The problem has clear users and use cases, rather than being built around a concept.

B

A committed team

Core members are full-time, with long-term conviction and industry experience in the space.

C

Technical headroom

Technical capability can form a moat, and our platform can meaningfully accelerate it.

D

Open collaboration

Willing to work closely with our team and embrace data-driven decisions.

Two ways to partner

Choose the right depth of involvement for the project's stage and needs. Specific terms are agreed by both sides during assessment.

Venture BuildCo-Build
Best forIdea stage or just startingDefined direction and core team
ScopeFull commitment across all eight platform capabilitiesModules selected as needed
TeamDedicated joint project teamSpecialists assigned per module
Partnership modelEquity-basedService fees, equity or a mix, by agreement
Decision-makingInvolved in key decisions and fundraisingWithin the modules we own
Venture Build

Venture Build

For teams at the idea stage or just starting out. We are involved end to end and hold equity as a co-founding party.

  • Full commitment across all eight platform capabilities
  • Core engineering and product members embedded
  • Involved in key decisions and fundraising
Co-Build

Co-Build

For projects with a defined direction and team that need to fill specific capability gaps. Engagement by module, with flexible terms.

  • Choose engineering, design or growth modules as needed
  • Clear scope and delivery timeline
  • Can convert to Venture Build