What you'll get
Everything you need to go from concept to fundable startup.
8 Weeks of Education
Software development, business design, regulatory alignment, and go-to-market strategy.
12+ Expert Mentors
Leading engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors in the privacy and Web3 ecosystem.
$200k+ in Resources
Credits and tools to reduce early operational friction.
Privacy-First Stack
Build on Midnight's ZK architecture with selective disclosure and developer support.
Investor Pitch Access
Pitch to our investor network at Demo Day with a chance to secure pre-seed funding.
Accelerator Pipeline
Path to the Midnight Accelerator with deeper technical integration and follow-on funding.
Who should apply?
Build Club is designed for early-stage teams with a vision for privacy-preserving applications.
Great fit
- Founders working on privacy, data protection, or digital trust
- Early-stage teams with a concept or prototype
- Builders in any language — TypeScript, Rust, Solidity, etc.
- Teams interested in zero-knowledge proofs and selective disclosure
- Founders ready to commit 8 weeks to intensive building
Program timeline
- Applications: Open now
- Selection: Rolling review
- Program start: 2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Demo Day: End of program
- Cost: Free to participate