Singapore, October 29th — Fortify Labs, operated by web3 ecosystem builder TZ APAC, has opened applications for its 2026 cohort. The program provides early and growth-stage Web3 projects with extended mentorship, funding opportunities of up to $1.3 million, personalized support to their particular needs, and direct access to a network spanning investors, exchanges, and 30,000 potential users.
Unlike conventional accelerators that rush teams through three-month sprints, Fortify Labs offers projects the breathing room to build something that lasts as teams work closely with specialists over an extended period, getting support tailored to their actual challenges rather than going through a generic curriculum.
The results from past cohorts speak for themselves as collaborative AI automation platform Questflow, whose team was part of the 2024 program, achieved a 156x increase in its monthly active users, with its latest funding round valuing the company at $50 million. Similarly, in the ongoing 2025 cohort, decentralized creativity platform Sogni AI too scaled from testnet to 90,000 mainnet users and completed a successful token generation event, while yield-bearing prediction market 5050 went from concept to full product in three months, securing 600 users within two weeks of its debut.
"Working with TZ APAC, the team behind Fortify Labs, has been an absolute privilege since day one. What stands out is their genuine helpfulness across a wide range of areas - marketing, legal, KOLs, and even VC introductions. I wholeheartedly recommend any startup—whether undecided about which chain to build on or exploring expansion to additional L2s—to consider building on Etherlink and working with the TZ APAC team.
The level of commitment you get at Fortify Labs is rare, and it makes all the difference," said Mauvis Ledford, CEO of Sogni AI.
The decision to keep cohorts small, capping them at seven projects maximum, has been deliberate on TZ APAC’s part. This is because it allows them to dig into each startup's specific needs, whether that means refining tokenomics, finding early adopters, or preparing investor narratives.
The seven-month program, running from early March through early October 2026, will also include two mandatory in-person off-sites in Singapore with travel stipends provided. Projects that are ready to begin integration or growth work before the official start date can be fast-tracked to access program resources early.
Lastly, projects build on either Tezos or Etherlink. Tezos has been operating as a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain since 2018, having processed hundreds of millions of transactions while maintaining energy efficiency and on-chain governance. Etherlink serves as the EVM-compatible layer, letting developers deploy Ethereum codebases and migrate assets across interoperable chains.
Applications close on January 30, 2026, and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-February. Apply now at the Fortify Labs website.
About TZ APAC
TZ APAC is a Web3 ecosystem builder empowering founders, creators, developers and institution leaders to thrive. With dedicated teams across Asia, TZ APAC is hyper-local at heart with a mission to nurture the next generation of DeFi, Gaming and Culture & Community champions in the region. TZ APAC’s commitment to building a strong network of Web3 startups, grassroots communities, and global organizations accelerating Tezos as the blockchain of choice in Asia. TZ APAC is supported by the Tezos Foundation and is headquartered in Singapore. To learn more, visit https://www.tzapac.com/.
About Fortify Labs
Fortify Labs is a Web3 startup studio by TZ APAC tailored to foster startups built on Tezos and Etherlink. Having already run two successful Web3 Incubator cohorts, TZ APAC in 2024 advanced beyond enabling innovation to build market-ready and commercially successful Web3 companies. To find more information on the support offered by Fortify Labs, click here.
About Tezos
Tezos is an open-source and energy-efficient blockchain designed to empower institutions, developers, and businesses and facilitate value transfer in a digital environment. It is designed for the scalable deployment of decentralized applications. As one of the first Proof of Stake blockchains, Tezos is globally supported and valued for its strong governance, long-term upgradability, and smart contract capabilities. For more information about Tezos, visit http://www.tezos.com.
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