Build with lablab
Build with
lablab,
Build with lablab
Build with lablab
graduate to
graduate to
graduate to
graduate to
SURGE
SURGE
SURGE
SURGE
At Lablab we help teams go from idea to a working MVP.
The best teams graduate to Surge to raise and scale.
At Lablab we help teams go from idea to a working MVP. The best teams graduate to Surge to raise and scale.
At Lablab we help teams go from idea to a working MVP.
The best teams graduate to Surge to raise and scale.
apply to graduate
apply to graduate
Join Hackathon
Join Hackathon
Only Teams That Ship.
Only Teams That Ship.
01
01
Lablab brings the right builders together and helps them ship an MVP.
Lablab brings the right builders together and helps them ship an MVP.
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02
Surge takes launch-ready teams further, helping them raise and scale.
Surge takes launch-ready teams further, helping them raise and scale.
03
03
Graduating projects have a working product, a clear user and problem, early traction, and a team that executes quickly.
Graduating projects have a working product, a clear user and problem, early traction, and a team that executes quickly.
Have an MVP already?
Have an MVP already?
Have an MVP already?
Have an MVP already?
apply now
apply now
apply now
apply now
Don't have
an MVP yet?
Don't have an MVP yet?
Don't have
an MVP yet?
Don't have an MVP yet?
Join Hackathon
Join Hackathon
Join Hackathon
Join Hackathon
Want to
support teams?
Want to support teams?
Want to
support teams?
Want to support teams?
Mentor / Partner
Mentor / Partner
Mentor / Partner
Mentor / Partner
WHO are we
looking for
WHO are we
looking for
WHO are we
looking for
quick checklist
A working product
A working product
A working product
A working product
A clear user + problem
A clear user + problem
A clear user + problem
A clear user + problem
Early signal (users, retention, revenue, or strong usage)
Early signal (users, retention, revenue, or strong usage)
Early signal (users, retention, revenue, or strong usage)
Early signal (users, retention, revenue, or strong usage)
A team that ships fast
A team that ships fast
A team that ships fast
A team that ships fast
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
You're building something (a prototype or MVP)
You're building something (a prototype or MVP)
AI is a meaningful part of the product
AI is a meaningful part of the product
You can run a beta and collect feedback
You can run a beta and collect feedback
You have at least 2 committed teammates
You have at least 2 committed teammates
Who it's not for
Who it's not for
"I have an idea but no time to build"
"I have an idea but no time to build"
People looking for a quick marketing pump
People looking for a quick marketing pump
The full
lifecycle
The full
lifecycle
The full
lifecycle
1
The idea
Form a team and validate the problem.
Define the idea and target users, get feedback and sanity check the market. Output is a clear idea, plan & team
//the_idea
1
The idea
Form a team and validate the problem.
Define the idea and target users, get feedback and sanity check the market. Output is a clear idea, plan & team
//the_idea
1
The idea
Form a team and validate the problem.
Define the idea and target users, get feedback and sanity check the market. Output is a clear idea, plan & team
//the_idea
1
The idea
Form a team and validate the problem.
Define the idea and target users, get feedback and sanity check the market. Output is a clear idea, plan & team
//the_idea
2
PoC
Build a quick demo that proves it works.
Build a rapid prototype with hands-on support.
//poc
2
PoC
Build a quick demo that proves it works.
Build a rapid prototype with hands-on support.
//poc
2
PoC
Build a quick demo that proves it works.
Build a rapid prototype with hands-on support.
//poc
2
PoC
Build a quick demo that proves it works.
Build a rapid prototype with hands-on support.
//poc
3
MVP
Turn the demo into something users can try.
Build out the core product with support from lablab and test with early users.
//mvp
3
MVP
Turn the demo into something users can try.
Build out the core product with support from lablab and test with early users.
//mvp
3
MVP
Turn the demo into something users can try.
Build out the core product with support from lablab and test with early users.
//mvp
3
MVP
Turn the demo into something users can try.
Build out the core product with support from lablab and test with early users.
//mvp
4
Fundraising
Get ready to raise properly.
Get ready for due diligence with legal and financial setup, plus introductions to partners and investors.
//fundraising
4
Fundraising
Get ready to raise properly.
Get ready for due diligence with legal and financial setup, plus introductions to partners and investors.
//fundraising
4
Fundraising
Get ready to raise properly.
Get ready for due diligence with legal and financial setup, plus introductions to partners and investors.
//fundraising
4
Fundraising
Get ready to raise properly.
Get ready for due diligence with legal and financial setup, plus introductions to partners and investors.
//fundraising
5
Growth ready
Prepare to scale and launch with momentum.
Develop a GTM strategy with the right tools, mentorship, and scaling support to plan your launch.
//growth_ready
5
Growth ready
Prepare to scale and launch with momentum.
Develop a GTM strategy with the right tools, mentorship, and scaling support to plan your launch.
//growth_ready
5
Growth ready
Prepare to scale and launch with momentum.
Develop a GTM strategy with the right tools, mentorship, and scaling support to plan your launch.
//growth_ready
5
Growth ready
Prepare to scale and launch with momentum.
Develop a GTM strategy with the right tools, mentorship, and scaling support to plan your launch.
//growth_ready
6
Pre-launch
Finalise the launch details.
Complete tokenomics, legal, audit, and compliance work, and prepare marketing and community for launch.
//pre-launch
6
Pre-launch
Finalise the launch details.
Complete tokenomics, legal, audit, and compliance work, and prepare marketing and community for launch.
//pre-launch
6
Pre-launch
Finalise the launch details.
Complete tokenomics, legal, audit, and compliance work, and prepare marketing and community for launch.
//pre-launch
6
Pre-launch
Finalise the launch details.
Complete tokenomics, legal, audit, and compliance work, and prepare marketing and community for launch.
//pre-launch
7
Launch day
Execute the launch cleanly.
Coordinate launch steps, support liquidity and listings, and onboard early supporters.
//launch_day
7
Launch day
Execute the launch cleanly.
Coordinate launch steps, support liquidity and listings, and onboard early supporters.
//launch_day
7
Launch day
Execute the launch cleanly.
Coordinate launch steps, support liquidity and listings, and onboard early supporters.
//launch_day
7
Launch day
Execute the launch cleanly.
Coordinate launch steps, support liquidity and listings, and onboard early supporters.
//launch_day
8
Post Launch
Keep growing after the raise.
Continued growth through partnerships, integrations, distribution, visibility, and ongoing advisory.
//post_launch
8
Post Launch
Keep growing after the raise.
Continued growth through partnerships, integrations, distribution, visibility, and ongoing advisory.
//post_launch
8
Post Launch
Keep growing after the raise.
Continued growth through partnerships, integrations, distribution, visibility, and ongoing advisory.
//post_launch
8
Post Launch
Keep growing after the raise.
Continued growth through partnerships, integrations, distribution, visibility, and ongoing advisory.
//post_launch
We prioritise product quality over hype
We prioritise product quality over hype
We prioritise product quality over hype
We prioritise product quality over hype
We bring partners and distribution to accelerate growth
We bring partners and distribution to accelerate growth
We bring partners and distribution to accelerate growth
We bring partners and distribution to accelerate growth
We keep it simple with clear steps and clear outcomes
We keep it simple with clear steps and clear outcomes
We keep it simple with clear steps and clear outcomes
We keep it simple with clear steps and clear outcomes
We help after the raise (not just on launch day)
We help after the raise (not just on launch day)
We help after the raise (not just on launch day)
We help after the raise (not just on launch day)
why
why
why
SURGE
SURGE
SURGE
DRAG
Learn more about what surge is
visit surge.xyz
visit surge.xyz
visit surge.xyz
visit surge.xyz
2,000+
2,000+
2,000+
2,000+
Builders in community
Builders in community
Builders in community
Builders in community
150+
150+
150+
150+
Hackathons run
Hackathons run
Hackathons run
Hackathons run
50+
50+
50+
50+
Countries reached
Countries reached
Countries reached
Countries reached
30+
30+
30+
30+
Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners
brief faq
brief faq
Q
Q
Do I need a token?
Do I need a token?
A
A
No.
No.
Q
Q
Can I apply without joining a hackathon?
Can I apply without joining a hackathon?
A
A
Yes, if you already have an MVP you can apply directly.
Yes, if you already have an MVP you can apply directly.
Q
Q
What happens after I apply?
What happens after I apply?
A
A
We review your product and traction, then either progress you to the next step or send clear feedback on what's missing.
We review your product and traction, then either progress you to the next step or send clear feedback on what's missing.
Q
Q
Is this only AI?
Is this only AI?
A
A
Lablab is AI focused, but we back teams that ship real products and show real user demand that are provably AI related.
Lablab is AI focused, but we back teams that ship real products and show real user demand that are provably AI related.
Ready to
Ready to
graduate to
graduate to
Surge?
Surge?
If you've built something real (or you're ready to), start here.
If you've built something real (or you're ready to), start here.
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