Tectris program set to revolutionize the travel industry with Web3 advancements
Ennea Capital Partners, Falkensteiner Ventures, Trips Community, Chain4Travel, and other prominent figures in the travel sector have introduced Tectris, a program aimed at supporting startups that are developing blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to transform the travel industry. The latest details shared with Finbold on June 10 reveal that Tectris is leading the way in creating a Web3-focused travel industry, focusing on innovations such as tokenization, decentralized ownership, and automated trust protocols.
Tectris, a virtual program, has set a deadline for registration on July 31, 2024. The semi-finals will take place in the picturesque Umbria, Italy, during the Web3 in Travel Conference on September 3-4, 2024, with the finals scheduled for Q4 2024 in Vienna, Austria.
The Tectris program aims to select ten of the most promising Web3 travel startups from June to November 2024, providing them with the necessary resources to grow. The program will invest in open protocols essential for the infrastructure of the Web3 travel industry, as well as in for-profit startups showcasing successful Web3 applications in the industry.
Luca De Giglio, co-founder of Tectris, expressed his excitement for the initiative, stating, “With a diverse group of contributors, this accelerator and syndicate is well-positioned to support startups by offering the support they need to succeed. Through our Discord channel, Tectris becomes an open-space incubator dedicated to nurturing Web3 travel innovations.”
Participants in the program can anticipate funding opportunities of up to €250,000, as well as coaching, industry knowledge, and partnership prospects with established names in travel and hospitality. The program is open to teams and solo founders at the concept or pre-seed stage within the Web3 and blockchain sectors, specifically targeting the travel, hospitality, and leisure industries.
This initiative marks a significant advancement in integrating Web3 technologies into the travel industry, promising to transform the way travel experiences are developed.