GASOK — GIWA Accelerator for Sustainable On-chain Kernel
PROJECT SELECTION
Direct screening by the GIWA team for ecosystem fit and execution potential.
ACCELERATION & SUPPORT
Builder packages, advisors, dev support, office space, PR & consulting.
IN-APP ONBOARDING
Deployment to the GIWA Wallet and introductions to top-tier VCs.
01 · THE ROADMAP
You build.
We handle the rest.
Project selection, acceleration, consulting, dev support, in-app onboarding, PR — all covered by GIWA.
Show us your vision.
IDEA PITCH & SCREENING
MAY 2026 · 1 MONTH- GIWA Team Direct Screening
- GIWA CHAIN SUITABILITYAlignment with the GIWA Ecosystem
- ORIGINALITYLevel of Innovation and Novelty
- FEASIBILITYPracticality and Possibility of Execution
- MARKETABILITYPotential for Market Demand and Growth
- TEAM CAPABILITYCore Competencies of the Team
- GIWA WALLET INTEGRATIONCompatibility for In-App Onboarding
Prove you can build.
MVP & TESTNET BUILD
JUN – JUL 2026 · 2 MONTHS- BASIC BUILDER ACTIVITY PACKAGE
- GIWA Team Support
Includes Phase 1 Criteria, plus:
- IMPLEMENTATION LEVELProgress and Quality of the Actual Product
- TECHNICAL MATURITYRobustness and Completeness of the Technology
Ship to mainnet.
MARKET READINESS & LAUNCH
AUG – SEP 2026 · 2 MONTHS- ADVANCED BUILDER ACTIVITY PACKAGE
- GIWA Team Support
- Industry Expert Advisor Support
- Office Space in Seoul (If Needed)
- PR & Media Support
- Demoday Participation
Includes Previous Criteria, plus:
- UI/UXQuality of Design and User Experience
- USER ACQUISITIONEvidence of Initial User Traction
- LONG-TERM VIABILITYSustainability and Potential for Survival
Pitch to the world.
DEMODAY @ KBW
OCTOBER 2026 · KOREA BLOCKCHAIN WEEK- Exclusive KBW Benefits
- VC Judging & Investment Opportunities
- PR Coverage
Scale with GIWA.
GROWTH & ADOPTION
ONGOING- FULL BUILDER ACTIVITY PACKAGE
- Demoday Prize
- KPI BASED BONUS GRANTS
- GIWA Team 24-Hour Hotline
- GIWA Wallet In-App Native Deployment Opportunity
- Industry Expert & VC Introductions
02 · TRACK & FOCUS
Teams we're
looking for.
5 TRACKS. ONE MISSION: BUILD WHAT MATTERS ON GIWA.
DEFI /
RWA
Next-gen decentralized finance & real-world asset tokenization.
CONSUMER /
SOCIAL
Web3 social platforms, content & creator economy.
GIWA-NATIVE
IDEAS
Apps & services with direct GIWA ecosystem synergy.
AI /
WEB3
Innovative projects combining AI and blockchain.
MASS
ADOPTION
New use cases driving Web3 to the mainstream.
Up to 3 teams selected per track. No selection if no qualified team.
03 · FAQ
Frequently asked
questions.
Any team building on or willing to build on the GIWA chain. Solo founders and teams are both welcome. No geographic restrictions.
No. GASOK is a 5-month+ incubation & acceleration program focused on real product development, mainnet deployment, and long-term ecosystem integration.
No. Phase 1 starts with idea validation. We support you from concept to mainnet and beyond.
Total benefit per selected team is up to $100,000, distributed progressively across phases. Demoday winners receive an initial grant of $20,000 at program completion. Beyond Demoday, teams can unlock up to $80,000 in additional KPI-based bonus grants (e.g., transaction volume, TVL, user acquisition milestones). Teams that exit the program or fail to meet minimum KPIs may receive partial or no grants.
Development resources including cloud credits, RPC access, smart contract audit support, AI tools, and more — scaled per phase (Basic → Advanced → Full). Partner details coming soon.
Primarily remote. Office space is available for Phase 3 teams if needed. The Demoday in October is in-person at Korea Blockchain Week (KBW).
We are finalizing partnerships with top-tier Web3 VCs and industry advisors. Full lineup will be announced soon.