Unveiling Ethereum's next wave of innovation at ETH Collective Residency Event

The Ethereum Collective Foundation (ETH Collective), advised by Vitalik Buterin, proudly announced its 2025 New York Residency Program commencing January 27th, 2025, an initiative designed to empower over 60 projects within the Ethereum ecosystem tackling global challenges to privacy, censorship, and centralization
The Ethereum Collective Foundation (ETH Collective), advised by Vitalik Buterin, proudly announced its 2025 New York Residency Program commencing January 27th, 2025, an initiative designed to empower over 60 projects within the Ethereum ecosystem tackling global challenges to privacy, censorship, and centralization

The Ethereum community has a new ally in its mission to build an inclusive and resilient decentralized ecosystem. The Ethereum Collective Foundation (ETH Collective), advised by Vitalik Buterin, proudly announced its 2025 New York Residency Program commencing January 27th, 2025, an initiative designed to empower over 60 projects within the Ethereum ecosystem tackling global challenges to privacy, censorship, and centralization. Mentored by industry leaders, including the CEO of Consensys, Co-founder of Polygon, and Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, this program aims to provide critical resources, mentorship, and connections to drive innovation across DeFi, gaming, infrastructure, and more. The first event happened on December 4th in New York, featuring an evening of dynamic conversations, networking, and insights into how Eth Collective is supporting the next generation of Ethereum builders and shaping the decentralized future.

 As global challenges to privacy, censorship, and centralization grow, ETH Collective’s mission becomes increasingly urgent. The foundation acts as a bridge for grassroots projects to receive the resources they need, fostering innovation at the community level and ensuring the Ethereum ecosystem remains robust and adaptable.

With the launch of the residency program, ETH Collective aims to fill critical gaps in existing funding models, particularly for grassroots and experimental initiatives with long-term impact. By prioritizing decentralized governance and transparent funding mechanisms, ETH Collective will support the next generation of builders and innovators, ensuring Ethereum remains at the forefront of Web3 development.

“The Ethereum ecosystem thrives on the ingenuity and passion of its community. With the 2025 Incubation Program, we are creating a space where bold ideas can flourish, grassroots innovators can access critical resources, and the values of decentralization and inclusivity are championed,” said the Founder of ETH Collective. “This is more than a program—it’s a commitment to building a stronger, more resilient Web3 future together."

The ETH Collective Incubation Program will run from late January to late March 2025, offering targeted support, cross-industry collaboration, and connections with key Layer 2 (L2) networks, helping participants refine their ideas and scale their projects to address challenges in sectors like DeFi, social, gaming, stablecoins, consumer applications, and infrastructure. In addition, ETH Collective established a partnership with ETHDenver for a dedicated day of startup presentations, panel discussions and networking on February 26, 2025, aimed at creating additional exposure for the founders in the NYC Residency program.

Applications for the 2025 ETH Collective Incubation Program are now open and the program will commence on January 27th, 2025. Builders and innovators interested in participating can apply through the program’s official website: https://ethereumcollective.org/nycresidency.