Solayer, the execution layer powering next-gen financial apps, has unveiled Solayer Accel, an intensive accelerator targeting founders building on InfiniSVM, the blockchain that boasts the fastest production speeds in the market. With a strong engineering focus, the program promises to shepherd early-stage projects from concept to live deployment.

The inaugural 7-week cohort is limited to eight teams, culminating in a Demo Day on December 12, 2025, in Abu Dhabi at the Breakpoint conference. There, founders will pitch their solutions to a curated audience of investors and industry leaders, positioning themselves for potential strategic investment from Solayer Labs.

Startups accepted into the program may receive a $10,000 convertible grant after a successful mainnet alpha launch, with the opportunity to earn an additional $15,000+ for achieving critical milestones.

“Solayer Accel is engineered from our own experience as builders who have consistently shipped at scale. We are engineering-led and founder-obsessed,” said Whales, Ecosystem Lead at Solayer. “This program gives motivated teams the resources, network, and hands-on support to launch successfully on InfiniSVM.”

Hands-On Support and Engineering Focus

Beyond funding, Solayer Accel offers a full suite of support: dedicated engineering hours, architecture and security reviews, go-to-market and community guidance, mentorship from crypto veterans, and direct introductions to investors. The program is designed to accelerate projects across a range of verticals, especially those leveraging InfiniSVM’s low latency and high throughput, including:

• DeFi: Trading, lending, and institutional workflows
• Consumer apps: Social platforms, gaming, and real-time interactions
• Payments: On/off-ramps, subscriptions, and spending solutions
• AI on-chain: Analytics and LLM applications

The accelerator targets crypto-native, engineering-focused teams at pre-MVP to seed stage. While the program is remote-first, founders are encouraged to attend in-person sessions at the Builder Space and Demo Day events in Abu Dhabi.

Applications for the first Solayer Accel cohort are open until October 20, 2025, signaling an ambitious push to nurture the next wave of high-speed blockchain applications. With the global DeFi and Web3 sectors evolving rapidly, programs like Solayer Accel could become critical launchpads for startups that want both technical rigor and market visibility.