R[3]sidency × Construct
Worth applying?
Selective frontier-tech accelerator offering $300K investment and direct access to major crypto operators and investors.
Signal strength
High signal
Deadline
15 September 2026
Location
London, UK. New York, USA
Amount / benefit
US$300,000
Time to apply
1-2h
Description
R[3]sidency × Construct is a 12-week, fully in-person accelerator run by Wintermute and Fabric Ventures for teams building infrastructure for the Machine Economy, particularly across crypto, fintech, AI, robotics and quantum. Eight teams are selected, with each receiving a US$300,000 investment, plus over US$100,000 in partner credits and perks. The program includes weekly 1:1 sessions with builders and VCs, product, go-to-market and fundraising support, and concludes with an investor roadshow and Demo Day in New York. Teams work primarily from London during the program.
Eligibility
- Open to founder teams at any stage, from starting from scratch through prototype, post-pre-seed or an existing live product. - Primarily looking for teams building at the intersection of crypto, fintech, AI, robotics and quantum, although other ambitious ideas may be considered. - Founders must be ready to participate in an intensive, fully in-person program across London and New York. - Each selected team receives US$300,000 in exchange for an agreed equity stake and future token allocation. - Eight teams are selected for the cohort.
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Fit notes
Good fit if
- Early-stage crypto founders seeking substantial capital and hands-on operator support.
- AI, fintech or frontier-tech teams building infrastructure for the Machine Economy.
- Founders preparing to raise who can commit to an intensive London and New York program.
Probably skip if
- Founders unwilling to participate in person in London and New York.
- Teams seeking equity-free or non-dilutive funding.
Why it matters
The combination of an eight-team cohort, US$300K investment and direct involvement from Wintermute and Fabric Ventures creates unusually concentrated access to crypto operators and investors. Wintermute also has an established venture track record with 100+ early-stage companies and protocols backed.