OKX Ventures has joined forces with the Aptos Foundation to introduce a $10 million accelerator dedicated to advancing development across the Aptos blockchain network.
The accelerator, operated alongside Ankaa, aims to identify and support promising projects building on Aptos. As a Layer 1 Proof-of-Stake blockchain powered by the Move programming language, Aptos emphasizes security, scalability, and developer efficiency.
Five startups will be selected for the first cohort beginning in September. Participants will receive venture capital funding, structured mentorship, and strategic business support to accelerate growth.
Jake Qiang, BD Lead at OKX Ventures, was closely involved in structuring the collaboration. He worked across organizations to align operational processes and ensure that selected startups can leverage OKX’s exchange infrastructure and co-investor relationships from the start.
This initiative aligns with OKX Ventures’ broader global expansion strategy. Over the past two years, the firm has invested in more than 300 projects worldwide, building a diversified portfolio across DeFi, infrastructure, gaming, AI applications, and the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The Aptos accelerator will focus on infrastructure, decentralized finance protocols, tokenized real-world assets, and GameFi platforms. These sectors have demonstrated meaningful growth within the Aptos developer community.
Applications are currently open.