Cardano x CV Labs: 10 Blockchain Startups Begin Accelerator Journey in Crypto Valley

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ZUG, Switzerland. 20 May 2025. Cardano, a top 10 blockchain protocol and decentralized platform by market capitalization and known for its scientific approach to blockchain design, continues to drive growth through the CV Labs Cardano Accelerator, which is now officially underway with boot camp at CV Labs HQ in Zug.

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This program is designed to fuel the growth of ten startups building within the Cardano ecosystem, empowering them with the expertise, network, and investment readiness needed to succeed beyond the initial support of Project Catalyst, the world’s largest decentralized innovation engine for solving real-world challenges.

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“The CV Labs Cardano Accelerator isn’t just about refining products, it's an opportunity for future-focused founders to accelerate growth and bring scalable solutions to market. We are committed to supporting blockchain startups and empowering new leaders to ensure their projects are built to last with long term crypto innovation on the Cardano blockchain,” said Giorgio Zinetti, CTO at The Cardano Foundation and mentor at CV Labs Cardano Accelerator.

A Program Rooted in Cardano, Powered by CV Labs

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The CV Labs Cardano Accelerator is a global accelerator tailored exclusively for startups building on Cardano. Designed to extend the runway beyond Cardano’s internal funding mechanisms, the program positions startups to secure external investment, partner with global infrastructure providers, and expand into real-world markets. It will focus on strategic mentorship, business and technical support, and deliver access to the Crypto Valley ecosystem.

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Embedded within Switzerland’s Crypto Valley, one of the world’s most dynamic blockchain hubs that has surged by 132% since 2020, and is now home to 1,749 companies, participants benefit from direct access to a thriving business network of investors, infrastructure partners, and regulatory expertise. CV Labs is located in Zug, the nucleus of Crypto Valley, with 719 active blockchain entities. As a core driver of Crypto Valley momentum, CV Labs is itself home to 197 blockchain ventures and plays a critical role in connecting founders to the Crypto Valley ecosystem’s local and global reach.

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Ten Startups Taking Cardano to New Frontiers

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The cohort reflects Cardano’s global community and mission of inclusive infrastructure. These projects span DeFi, RegTech, DePIN, on-chain identity, agricultural trade, and more, each addressing real-world problems with blockchain solutions built for scale.

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• CapturGO (TH): Monetizing fixed-location camera and sensor data using DePIN architecture, Captur brings hyperlocal real-world data to the blockchain-
• Fairway (FI): Providing verifiable credentials for workforce mobility, Fairway is building the backbone for global on-chain employment and education validation.
• Farmroll (MK): A gamified AI agent launchpad that blends SocialFi, RWA integration, and user engagement to accelerate on-chain growth and community participation.
• Flashback (US): The first platform to enable cross-storage between centralized cloud giants and decentralized solutions like Filecoin and Storj, creating true data sovereignty.
• GenWealth (PT): Offering secure, on-chain crypto inheritance and key recovery, solving one of Web3’s most practical pain points.
• Landano (US): A SaaS platform tackling land rights and registry inefficiencies across Africa. Landano empowers individuals and small governments to secure property ownership using Cardano’s secure ledger.
• Sky Protocol (US): A Layer 2 data availability engine that slashes transaction fees and boosts TPS, vital for scalable Cardano-based dApps.
• Terralima (US): Connecting African smallholder farmers directly with food producers and cooperatives, this digital commodity platform uses Cardano to ensure fair, transparent trade.
• Brick Towers (CH): Enabling access to digital assets for institutions by consulting and onboarding to an institutional-grade platform for staking, restaking, and Bitcoin yield generation, integrating with third-party custody solutions.

Boot camp in Zug acts as the ignition point for this high-impact 10-week journey. Over the coming weeks, orchestrated by CV Labs, the startup teams will dive deep with Cardano core engineers, refine their token models, legal frameworks, and go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and engage directly with VCs, mentors, and the wider Crypto Valley ecosystem.

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This hands-on approach reflects CV Labs’ track record since 2018 of turning early-stage blockchain startups into investable ventures, while reinforcing Cardano’s role as a global force for decentralized innovation.

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“This program shows Cardano grit and evolution from academic roots to real-world systems spanning finance, identity, governance, and sustainability,” said Janis Aguilar, Head of Acceleration Program, CV Labs. “It’s not just blockchain for blockchain’s sake, it’s blockchain where it matters most.”

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