Sandbox 希望透過 5000 萬美元的孵化器計劃來推動 Metaverse 新創公司的發展

Metaverse 平台 The Sandbox 與創投加速器 Brinc 合作推出了價值 5,000 萬美元的孵化器計畫。該計劃將在三年內每年向 30-40 家元宇宙新創公司投資高達 25 萬美元，表現最好的新創公司將獲得額外的 SAND 和 LAND 代幣補助。該計劃旨在支持創新元界體驗的發展，並為元界產業的發展做出貢獻。

The Sandbox Announces $50 Million Incubator Program for Metaverse Startups

The Sandbox 宣佈為 Metaverse 新創公司提供 5000 萬美元孵化器計劃

San Francisco, California - January 26, 2023 - The Sandbox, a leading decentralized metaverse platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking $50 million incubator program in collaboration with renowned venture accelerator Brinc.

加州舊金山 - 2023 年 1 月 26 日 - 領先的去中心化元宇宙平台 The Sandbox 與知名風險加速器 Brinc 合作推出了一項突破性的 5000 萬美元孵化器計劃。

This strategic partnership aims to foster the growth and innovation of promising Web3 startups within the rapidly evolving metaverse landscape. Over the next three years, the program anticipates investing up to $250,000 in 30-40 select metaverse startups annually.

這項策略合作夥伴關係旨在在快速發展的元宇宙環境中促進有前途的 Web3 新創公司的成長和創新。在接下來的三年裡，該計畫預計每年向 30-40 家選定的元宇宙新創公司投資高達 25 萬美元。

Beyond financial support, the program will provide exceptional startups with grants of up to $150,000 in SAND and LAND tokens, the native currency and virtual land assets of The Sandbox metaverse.

除了財務支援外，該計劃還將為傑出的新創公司提供高達 15 萬美元的 SAND 和 LAND 代幣補助，這些代幣是 The Sandbox 元宇宙的原生貨幣和虛擬土地資產。

The program's inaugural cohort is expected to be announced in early Q2 of 2023. Applications are currently open, and the program will operate for three months, providing comprehensive guidance and mentorship to participating startups.

該計劃的首屆名單預計將於 2023 年第二季初公佈。

"This metaverse accelerator represents a significant expansion of our unwavering commitment to cultivating the next generation of metaverse entrepreneurs," stated Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder of The Sandbox, in a press release. "We believe that with ingenuity, innovation, and unwavering determination, startups from around the globe can harness their visions and drive societal impact by unlocking new opportunities for all."

The Sandbox 聯合創始人 Sebastien Borget 在新聞稿中表示：「這個虛擬宇宙加速器代表了我們堅定不移地致力於培養下一代虛擬宇宙企業家的承諾的重大擴展。 “我們相信，憑藉獨創性、創新和堅定不移的決心，來自世界各地的初創公司可以通過為所有人釋放新的機會來利用他們的願景並推動社會影響。”

The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, a prominent investor in the metaverse industry, continues to reinforce its leadership position. Animoca Brands recently secured a substantial $360 million funding round in January, propelling its valuation to an impressive $5.5 billion, surpassing its valuation of $2.2 billion in October 2022.

The Sandbox 是元界產業著名投資者 Animoca Brands 的子公司，持續鞏固其領導地位。 Animoca Brands 最近在 1 月獲得了 3.6 億美元的巨額融資，使其估值達到令人印象深刻的 55 億美元，超過了 2022 年 10 月的 22 億美元估值。

Furthermore, Animoca Brands spearheaded a $130 million Series B funding round for Brinc in December, bolstering the company's expansion into the burgeoning Web3 gaming ecosystem.

此外，Animoca Brands 在 12 月牽頭為 Brinc 進行了 1.3 億美元的 B 輪融資，支持該公司向蓬勃發展的 Web3 遊戲生態系統的擴張。

At the time of publication, The Sandbox's SAND token had surged nearly 6% in the preceding 24 hours, trading at $3.50. The uptrend commenced approximately at 4:00 UTC.

截至發稿時，The Sandbox 的 SAND 代幣在過去 24 小時內飆升了近 6%，交易價格為 3.50 美元。上升趨勢大約在 UTC 時間 4:00 開始。

Update (January 27, 14:23 UTC): This article has been updated to include information regarding SAND price action.

更新（世界標準時間 1 月 27 日 14:23）：本文已更新，包含有關 SAND 價格走勢的資訊。